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$293,558$103 / 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 78How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $75,000 on Jan 31, 2018

251 UNION ST

ATHOL, MA 01331
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,860 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
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

$294K
$229K low$358K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$75,000 · Jan 31, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,918 (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.$388,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$60,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$327,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$381,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$490,960

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.52 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.area not mapped

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.Colonial
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
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.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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(1)

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
Athol High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
E
Athol Community Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.9 mi
M
Athol - Royalston Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.0 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

251 Union 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 less than 93% of homes in Worcester County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Athol 01331
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Athol 01331
  • Older than 87% of homes in Worcester County

What homes are worth in Athol 01331

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

This home
$167K$588K

This home is worth more than 38% of 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.

Estimated value$293,558
CheaperTypical $316,075Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$103
CheaperTypical $226Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area2,860 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,431 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 251 Union St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthol 01331Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$293,55838% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$103almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than2,860 ft²94% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac37% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than190021% of homes13% of homes

About 251 Union St

How much is 251 Union St, Athol, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 251 Union St, Athol, MA is $293,558 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $229,327 to $357,789. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 251 Union St, Athol, MA last sell?

251 Union St, Athol, MA last sold on Jan 31, 2018 for $75,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 251 Union St, Athol, MA?

251 Union St, Athol, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,860 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 251 Union St, Athol, MA built?

251 Union St, Athol, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 251 Union St, Athol, MA?

251 Union St, Athol, MA is assigned to Athol High School (high), rated D; Athol Community Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Athol - Royalston Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Athol-Royalston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 251 Union St, Athol, MA compare to other homes in Athol 01331?

Among the 4,903 homes in Athol 01331, it is worth more than 38% of them ($293,558 against a typical $316,075), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($103 against a typical $226), it is bigger than 94% of them (2,860 ft² against a typical 1,431 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.52 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1900 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 7% 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 251 Union St, Athol, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 251 Union St, Athol, MA was $4,918. The county assessed it at $388,200.

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