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$527,310$159 / 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 93How 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 $252,500 on Sep 7, 2017

259 MAIN ST

SPENCER, MA 01562
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,326 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.
2.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1856
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$527K
$492K low$562K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$252,500 · Sep 7, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$57 (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.$488,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$59,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$428,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$444,600

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.2.30
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
David Prouty High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Knox Trail Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Wire Village SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.8 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

259 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 75% of homes in Spencer 01562
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Worcester County
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Spencer 01562
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Spencer 01562
  • Older than 97% of homes in Worcester County

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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$233K$817K

This home is worth more than 75% 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$527,310
CheaperTypical $429,014Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$159
CheaperTypical $285Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area3,326 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,637 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size2.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.6 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1856
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 259 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpencer 01562Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$527,31075% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1592% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than3,326 ft²95% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.3 ac86% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than18564% of homes3% of homes

About 259 Main St

How much is 259 Main St, Spencer, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 259 Main St, Spencer, MA is $527,310 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $492,152 to $562,468. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 259 Main St, Spencer, MA last sell?

259 Main St, Spencer, MA last sold on Sep 7, 2017 for $252,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 259 Main St, Spencer, MA?

259 Main St, Spencer, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3,326 square feet of living space and a 2.30-acre lot.

When was 259 Main St, Spencer, MA built?

259 Main St, Spencer, MA was built in 1856, making it 170 years old. It is a historical home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 259 Main St, Spencer, MA?

259 Main St, Spencer, MA is assigned to David Prouty High School (high), rated D+; Knox Trail Middle School (middle), rated C; 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 259 Main St, Spencer, MA compare to other homes in Spencer 01562?

Among the 3,927 homes in Spencer 01562, it is worth more than 75% of them ($527,310 against a typical $429,014), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($159 against a typical $285), it is bigger than 95% of them (3,326 ft² against a typical 1,637 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (2.3 ac against a typical 0.6 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1856 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 60% 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 259 Main St, Spencer, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Main St, Spencer, MA was $57. The county assessed it at $488,400.

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