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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $284,000 on Sep 19, 2019

23 ELM ST

SPENCER, MA 01562
6
Beds
4
Baths
2,704 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
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.$284,000 · Sep 19, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$51 (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.$435,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$405,600

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.8 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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Knox Trail Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.6 mi
H
David Prouty High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Wire Village SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.6 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

23 Elm 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.

  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Spencer 01562
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Spencer 01562
  • Older than 92% 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 area2,704 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.6 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 23 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpencer 01562Worcester County
Living areabigger than2,704 ft²89% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac26% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than189016% of homes8% of homes

About 23 Elm St

When did 23 Elm St, Spencer, MA last sell?

23 Elm St, Spencer, MA last sold on Sep 19, 2019 for $284,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 23 Elm St, Spencer, MA?

23 Elm St, Spencer, MA has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,704 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 23 Elm St, Spencer, MA built?

23 Elm St, Spencer, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 23 Elm St, Spencer, MA?

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

How does 23 Elm St, Spencer, MA compare to other homes in Spencer 01562?

Among the 3,927 homes in Spencer 01562, it is bigger than 89% of them (2,704 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.6 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1890 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 23 Elm St, Spencer, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 23 Elm St, Spencer, MA was $51. The county assessed it at $435,100.

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