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$267,700$397 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

196 MECHANIC ST

BARRE, MA 01005
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
675 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.
3.87 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$268K
$249K low$286K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,209 (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.$309,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$69,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$239,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$301,720

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.89 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.area not mapped

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.87
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
Ruggles Lane SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.7 mi
H
Quabbin Regional High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
Quabbin Regional Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.8 mi

District: Quabbin School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01005These 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.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.5,611
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.114 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,671
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,894
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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 Mechanic 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.

  • Worth less than 95% of homes in Worcester County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Barre 01005
  • Among the smallest homes in Worcester County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Worcester County
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Worcester County

What homes are worth in Barre 01005

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$201K$646K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Barre 01005.

How it measures up in Barre 01005

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Barre 01005.

Estimated value$267,700
CheaperTypical $368,106Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$397
CheaperTypical $238Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area675 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,575 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size3.87 ac
SmallerTypical 1.33 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 196 Mechanic St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBarre 01005Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$267,70011% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$397almost all homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than675 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than3.87 ac78% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than199677% of homes79% of homes

About 196 Mechanic St

How much is 196 Mechanic St, Barre, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 Mechanic St, Barre, MA is $267,700 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $249,176 to $286,224. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 196 Mechanic St, Barre, MA last sell?

196 Mechanic St, Barre, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 196 Mechanic St, Barre, MA?

196 Mechanic St, Barre, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 675 square feet of living space and a 3.87-acre lot.

When was 196 Mechanic St, Barre, MA built?

196 Mechanic St, Barre, MA was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 196 Mechanic St, Barre, MA?

196 Mechanic St, Barre, MA is assigned to Ruggles Lane School (elementary), rated C; Quabbin Regional High School (high), rated C; Quabbin Regional Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Quabbin School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 196 Mechanic St, Barre, MA compare to other homes in Barre 01005?

Among the 1,777 homes in Barre 01005, it is worth more than 11% of them ($267,700 against a typical $368,106), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($397 against a typical $238), it is bigger than 2% of them (675 ft² against a typical 1,575 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (3.87 ac against a typical 1.33 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (1996 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 5% of homes there. 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 Mechanic St, Barre, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Mechanic St, Barre, MA was $4,209. The county assessed it at $309,700.

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