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$601,374$274 / 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 95How 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

242 YEW ST

DOUGLAS, MA 01516
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,198 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.
1.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$601K
$574K low$629K high
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.$74,724
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$59,779
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.93%
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.$386,650
SHAMROCK HM LNS · recorded Oct 13, 2020
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.$140,000
CITIZENS BANK

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,855 (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.$444,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$93,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$351,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$425,100

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.Cape Cod
CountyWorcester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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

Transaction History(15)

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.

H
Douglas High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Douglas Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
E
Douglas Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 1.7 mi

District: Douglas School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01516These 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.56
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.3%
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.9,300
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.243 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$127,552
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,139
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 Yew 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 71% of homes in Worcester County
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Worcester County
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Worcester County
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Worcester County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Douglas 01516

What homes are worth in Douglas 01516

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

This home
$303K$955K

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Douglas 01516.

How it measures up in Douglas 01516

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Douglas 01516.

Estimated value$601,374
CheaperTypical $565,886Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$274
CheaperTypical $296Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area2,198 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,906 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size1.26 ac
SmallerTypical 2.07 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 242 Yew St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDouglas 01516Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$601,37459% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27433% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than2,198 ft²67% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.26 ac41% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than197329% of homes54% of homes

About 242 Yew St

How much is 242 Yew St, Douglas, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Yew St, Douglas, MA is $601,374 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $573,558 to $629,190. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 242 Yew St, Douglas, MA?

242 Yew St, Douglas, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,198 square feet of living space and a 1.26-acre lot.

When was 242 Yew St, Douglas, MA built?

242 Yew St, Douglas, MA was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 Yew St, Douglas, MA?

242 Yew St, Douglas, MA is assigned to Douglas High School (high), rated C+; Douglas Middle School (middle), rated B; Douglas Primary School (elementary). All sit in Douglas School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Yew St, Douglas, MA compare to other homes in Douglas 01516?

Among the 3,315 homes in Douglas 01516, it is worth more than 59% of them ($601,374 against a typical $565,886), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($274 against a typical $296), it is bigger than 67% of them (2,198 ft² against a typical 1,906 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (1.26 ac against a typical 2.07 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1973 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 71% 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 Yew St, Douglas, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Yew St, Douglas, MA was $5,855. The county assessed it at $444,600.

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