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Last sold for $25,000 on Nov 26, 2021

21 RIVER RD

ROYALSTON, MA 01368
0
Baths
500 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.
4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$25,000 · Nov 26, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$528 (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.$54,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$48,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$175,275

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.37 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.Vacant Land - Unspecified Improvement
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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
Royalston Community SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 3.0 mi
H
Athol High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi
M
Athol - Royalston Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 5.6 mi

District: Athol-Royalston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01368These 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.148
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,568
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.35 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$94,915
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,133
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

21 River 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 Worcester County
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Worcester County

How it measures up in Royalston 01368

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Royalston 01368.

Living area500 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size4 ac
SmallerTypical 4.5 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 21 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoyalston 01368Worcester County
Living areabigger than500 ft²3% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than4 ac47% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than196039% of homes43% of homes

About 21 River Rd

When did 21 River Rd, Royalston, MA last sell?

21 River Rd, Royalston, MA last sold on Nov 26, 2021 for $25,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 21 River Rd, Royalston, MA?

21 River Rd, Royalston, MA has 500 square feet of living space and a 4.00-acre lot.

When was 21 River Rd, Royalston, MA built?

21 River Rd, Royalston, MA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 21 River Rd, Royalston, MA?

21 River Rd, Royalston, MA is assigned to Royalston Community School (elementary), rated C+; Athol High School (high), rated D+; Athol - Royalston Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Athol-Royalston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 21 River Rd, Royalston, MA compare to other homes in Royalston 01368?

Among the 614 homes in Royalston 01368, it is bigger than 3% of them (500 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (4 ac against a typical 4.5 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1960 against a typical 1975). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 21 River Rd, Royalston, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 21 River Rd, Royalston, MA was $528. The county assessed it at $54,900.

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