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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

20 FOREST ST

WORCESTER, MA 01609
3
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
1,350 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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1850
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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.$4,793 (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.$363,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$124,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$239,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$339,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyWorcester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Forest Grove Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Nelson PlaceC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.9 mi
H
Doherty Memorial High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

20 Forest 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.

  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Worcester 01609
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Forest Grove
  • Among the oldest homes in Forest Grove

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 area1,350 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,128 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1850
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 20 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest GroveWorcester 01609Worcester County
Living areabigger than1,350 ft²25% of homes22% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac74% of homes64% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than1850almost no homesalmost no homes2% of homes

About 20 Forest St

When did 20 Forest St, Worcester, MA last sell?

20 Forest St, Worcester, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1988, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20 Forest St, Worcester, MA?

20 Forest St, Worcester, MA has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1,350 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 20 Forest St, Worcester, MA built?

20 Forest St, Worcester, MA was built in 1850, making it 176 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 20 Forest St, Worcester, MA?

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

How does 20 Forest St, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01609?

Among the 3,878 homes in Worcester 01609, it is bigger than 22% of them (1,350 ft² against a typical 2,128 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1850 against a typical 1945). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 20 Forest St, Worcester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Forest St, Worcester, MA was $4,793. The county assessed it at $363,400.

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