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$588,596$400 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $580,000 on Oct 16, 2024

249 MASS AVE

HARVARD, MA 01451
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,470 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.
1.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$589K
$495K low$683K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$580,000 · Oct 16, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,595 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$541,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$226,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$315,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$494,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$551,475

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.58 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.1.43
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(11)

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
Hildreth Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi
H
The Bromfield High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
The Bromfield Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Harvard School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01451These 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.3
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.67

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.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.0%
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.6,602
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.259 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$169,474
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$236,359
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

249 Mass Ave 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 less than 90% of homes in Harvard 01451
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Worcester County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Harvard 01451
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Harvard 01451
  • Older than 82% of homes in Harvard 01451

What homes are worth in Harvard 01451

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

This home
$291K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Harvard 01451.

How it measures up in Harvard 01451

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Harvard 01451.

Estimated value$588,596
CheaperTypical $887,193Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$400
CheaperTypical $368Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,470 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,496 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size1.43 ac
SmallerTypical 2.29 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 249 Mass Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHarvard 01451Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$588,59610% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40068% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than1,470 ft²12% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.43 ac16% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than195018% of homes34% of homes

About 249 Mass Ave

How much is 249 Mass Ave, Harvard, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 249 Mass Ave, Harvard, MA is $588,596 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $494,668 to $682,524. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 249 Mass Ave, Harvard, MA last sell?

249 Mass Ave, Harvard, MA last sold on Oct 16, 2024 for $580,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 249 Mass Ave, Harvard, MA?

249 Mass Ave, Harvard, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,470 square feet of living space and a 1.43-acre lot.

When was 249 Mass Ave, Harvard, MA built?

249 Mass Ave, Harvard, MA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 249 Mass Ave, Harvard, MA?

249 Mass Ave, Harvard, MA is assigned to Hildreth Elementary School (elementary), rated A; The Bromfield High School (high), rated A+; The Bromfield Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Harvard School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 249 Mass Ave, Harvard, MA compare to other homes in Harvard 01451?

Among the 2,017 homes in Harvard 01451, it is worth more than 10% of them ($588,596 against a typical $887,193), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($400 against a typical $368), it is bigger than 12% of them (1,470 ft² against a typical 2,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (1.43 ac against a typical 2.29 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1950 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 70% 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 249 Mass Ave, Harvard, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 249 Mass Ave, Harvard, MA was $8,595. The county assessed it at $541,600.

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