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$685,123$280 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $315,000 on Mar 10, 2015

242 RIVER ST

HOLDEN, MA 01520
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,450 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.
0.93 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2007
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.

Valuation

$685K
$658K low$712K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$315,000 · Mar 10, 2015
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$211,123
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$168,898
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.73%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$424,000
SHAMROCK HOME LOANS · R · recorded May 24, 2021
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$50,000
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Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,720 (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.$557,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$166,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$390,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$557,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyWorcester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.93
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

Transaction History(3)

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
Dr. Leroy E. Mayo Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.5 mi
H
Wachusett Regional High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
M
Mountview Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi

District: Wachusett School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01520These 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.57
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.59

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
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.16,121
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.782 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$138,960
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$149,066
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
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

242 River 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.

  • Worth more than 81% of homes in Worcester County
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Holden 01520
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Holden 01520
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Holden 01520
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Worcester County

What homes are worth in Holden 01520

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$326K$942K

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Holden 01520.

How it measures up in Holden 01520

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Holden 01520.

Estimated value$685,123
CheaperTypical $543,618Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$280
CheaperTypical $312Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area2,450 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,753 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.93 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built2007
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 242 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHolden 01520Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$685,12374% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28022% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than2,450 ft²79% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.93 ac83% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than200788% of homes92% of homes

About 242 River St

How much is 242 River St, Holden, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 River St, Holden, MA is $685,123 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $658,025 to $712,221. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 River St, Holden, MA last sell?

242 River St, Holden, MA last sold on Mar 10, 2015 for $315,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 River St, Holden, MA?

242 River St, Holden, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,450 square feet of living space and a 0.93-acre lot.

When was 242 River St, Holden, MA built?

242 River St, Holden, MA was built in 2007, making it 19 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 River St, Holden, MA?

242 River St, Holden, MA is assigned to Dr. Leroy E. Mayo Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Wachusett Regional High School (high), rated B+; Mountview Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Wachusett School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 River St, Holden, MA compare to other homes in Holden 01520?

Among the 5,701 homes in Holden 01520, it is worth more than 74% of them ($685,123 against a typical $543,618), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($280 against a typical $312), it is bigger than 79% of them (2,450 ft² against a typical 1,753 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.93 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (2007 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 81% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 242 River St, Holden, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 River St, Holden, MA was $7,720. The county assessed it at $557,000.

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