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197 NORTHWEST RD

SPENCER, MA 01562
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
503 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.
83.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,677 (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.$653,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$345,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$308,100

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.197 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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Rustic
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.83.54
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Wire Village SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 4.5 mi
H
David Prouty High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 mi
M
Knox Trail Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 5.2 mi

District: Spencer-East Brookfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01562These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,315
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.362 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,330
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,868
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

197 Northwest Rd 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 smallest homes in Spencer 01562
  • Among the largest lots in Spencer 01562
  • Older than 77% of homes in Worcester County

How it measures up in Spencer 01562

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Spencer 01562.

Living area503 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size83.54 ac
SmallerTypical 0.59 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 197 Northwest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpencer 01562Worcester County
Living areabigger than503 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than83.54 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than192924% of homes23% of homes

About 197 Northwest Rd

When did 197 Northwest Rd, Spencer, MA last sell?

197 Northwest Rd, Spencer, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 197 Northwest Rd, Spencer, MA?

197 Northwest Rd, Spencer, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 503 square feet of living space and a 83.54-acre lot.

When was 197 Northwest Rd, Spencer, MA built?

197 Northwest Rd, Spencer, MA was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. It is a rustic home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 197 Northwest Rd, Spencer, MA?

197 Northwest Rd, Spencer, MA is assigned to Wire Village School (elementary), rated C-; David Prouty High School (high), rated D+; Knox Trail Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Spencer-East Brookfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 197 Northwest Rd, Spencer, MA compare to other homes in Spencer 01562?

Among the 3,927 homes in Spencer 01562, it is bigger than almost none of them (503 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (83.54 ac against a typical 0.59 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1929 against a typical 1968). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 197 Northwest Rd, Spencer, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Northwest Rd, Spencer, MA was $7,677. The county assessed it at $653,900.

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