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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $519,000 on Mar 31, 2022

254 RICE AVE

NORTHBOROUGH, MA 01532
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,328 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.
0.99 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1889
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$519,000 · Mar 31, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,513 (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.$527,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$253,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$273,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$478,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.99
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Stone
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(7)

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
Algonquin Regional High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Marion E ZehB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
M
Robert E. Melican Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Northborough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01532These 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.31
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 100.68

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.9%
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.16,278
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.868 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$158,286
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$198,404
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%

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

254 Rice 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.

  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Worcester County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Northborough 01532
  • Older than 97% of homes in Northborough 01532

How it measures up in Northborough 01532

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Northborough 01532.

Living area2,328 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,809 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.99 ac
SmallerTypical 0.56 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1889
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 254 Rice Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthborough 01532Worcester County
Living areabigger than2,328 ft²71% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.99 ac73% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than18893% of homes5% of homes

About 254 Rice Ave

When did 254 Rice Ave, Northborough, MA last sell?

254 Rice Ave, Northborough, MA last sold on Mar 31, 2022 for $519,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 254 Rice Ave, Northborough, MA?

254 Rice Ave, Northborough, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,328 square feet of living space and a 0.99-acre lot.

When was 254 Rice Ave, Northborough, MA built?

254 Rice Ave, Northborough, MA was built in 1889, making it 137 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 254 Rice Ave, Northborough, MA?

254 Rice Ave, Northborough, MA is assigned to Algonquin Regional High School (high), rated A; Marion E Zeh (elementary), rated B; Robert E. Melican Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Northborough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 254 Rice Ave, Northborough, MA compare to other homes in Northborough 01532?

Among the 4,998 homes in Northborough 01532, it is bigger than 71% of them (2,328 ft² against a typical 1,809 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.99 ac against a typical 0.56 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1889 against a typical 1975). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 254 Rice Ave, Northborough, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 254 Rice Ave, Northborough, MA was $7,513. The county assessed it at $527,200.

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