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$500,402$176 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $13,000 on Sep 17, 1987

243 MAIN ST

SPENCER, MA 01562
5
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,845 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1834
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$500K
$487K low$514K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$13,000 · Sep 17, 1987

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,203 (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.$443,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$45,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$397,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$414,600

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.Historical
CountyWorcester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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 · 0.5 mi
H
David Prouty High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Wire Village SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.0 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

243 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.

  • Worth more than 69% of homes in Spencer 01562
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Spencer 01562
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Spencer 01562
  • Among the oldest homes in Spencer 01562

What homes are worth in Spencer 01562

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

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$228K$829K

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Spencer 01562.

How it measures up in Spencer 01562

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Spencer 01562.

Estimated value$500,402
CheaperTypical $429,334Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$176
CheaperTypical $284Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area2,845 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.6 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1834
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 243 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpencer 01562Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$500,40269% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1763% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than2,845 ft²91% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac39% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than1834almost no homesalmost no homes

About 243 Main St

How much is 243 Main St, Spencer, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 243 Main St, Spencer, MA is $500,402 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $486,618 to $514,186. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 243 Main St, Spencer, MA last sell?

243 Main St, Spencer, MA last sold on Sep 17, 1987 for $13,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 243 Main St, Spencer, MA?

243 Main St, Spencer, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,845 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 243 Main St, Spencer, MA built?

243 Main St, Spencer, MA was built in 1834, making it 192 years old. It is a historical home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 243 Main St, Spencer, MA?

243 Main 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 243 Main St, Spencer, MA compare to other homes in Spencer 01562?

Among the 3,927 homes in Spencer 01562, it is worth more than 69% of them ($500,402 against a typical $429,334), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($176 against a typical $284), it is bigger than 91% of them (2,845 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.6 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1834 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 54% 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 243 Main St, Spencer, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 243 Main St, Spencer, MA was $5,203. The county assessed it at $443,200.

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