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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential

196 HIGHLAND ST

WORCESTER, MA 01609
8
Beds
3
Baths
4,820 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
17
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,497 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$720,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$93,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$626,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Stone
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Elm Park CommunityC-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
H
Doherty Memorial High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Forest Grove Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.2 mi

District: Worcester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01609These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,689
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,467 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,029
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,093
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

196 Highland St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Worcester County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Worcester County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Worcester County

How it measures up in Worcester 01609

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Worcester 01609.

Living area4,820 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,127 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 196 Highland St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElm ParkWorcester 01609Worcester County
Living areabigger than4,820 ft²90% of homes95% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac47% of homes19% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than190046% of homes21% of homes13% of homes

About 196 Highland St

When did 196 Highland St, Worcester, MA last sell?

196 Highland St, Worcester, MA last sold on Jan 24, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 196 Highland St, Worcester, MA?

196 Highland St, Worcester, MA has 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4,820 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 196 Highland St, Worcester, MA built?

196 Highland St, Worcester, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 196 Highland St, Worcester, MA?

196 Highland St, Worcester, MA is assigned to Elm Park Community (elementary), rated C-; Doherty Memorial High School (high), rated C; Forest Grove Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Worcester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 196 Highland St, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01609?

Among the 3,878 homes in Worcester 01609, it is bigger than 95% of them (4,820 ft² against a typical 2,127 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1900 against a typical 1944). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 196 Highland St, Worcester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Highland St, Worcester, MA was $9,497. The county assessed it at $720,000.

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