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Last sold for $122,500 on May 18, 1988

242 MAIN ST

ATHOL, MA 01331
1
Beds
2
Baths
10,199 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.
0.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$122,500 · May 18, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,152,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$112,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,039,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,101,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Federal Property (Exempt)
CountyWorcester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.58
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Tar & Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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
Athol Community Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.7 mi
H
Athol High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Athol - Royalston Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Athol-Royalston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01331These 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.142
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

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.92%
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.11%
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.13,781
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.234 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,680
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,102
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%

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How this home compares

242 Main 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Athol 01331

How it measures up in Athol 01331

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Athol 01331.

Living area10,199 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,432 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.58 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 242 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthol 01331Worcester County
Living areabigger than10,199 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.58 ac54% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than196159% of homes44% of homes

About 242 Main St

When did 242 Main St, Athol, MA last sell?

242 Main St, Athol, MA last sold on May 18, 1988 for $122,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Main St, Athol, MA?

242 Main St, Athol, MA has 1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 10,199 square feet of living space and a 0.58-acre lot.

When was 242 Main St, Athol, MA built?

242 Main St, Athol, MA was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Main St, Athol, MA?

242 Main St, Athol, MA is assigned to Athol Community Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; 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 242 Main St, Athol, MA compare to other homes in Athol 01331?

Among the 4,903 homes in Athol 01331, it is bigger than almost all of them (10,199 ft² against a typical 1,432 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.58 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1961 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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