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$420,335$438 / 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 95How 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 $186,000 on Apr 19, 2016

261 SAINT NICHOLAS AVE

WORCESTER, MA 01606
3
Beds
1
Baths
960 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$420K
$398K low$443K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$186,000 · Apr 19, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,623 (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.$350,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$117,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$232,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$356,060

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.Ranch
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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(3)

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
Worcester Arts Magnet SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
H
Burncoat Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Burncoat Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Worcester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01606These 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.104
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,856
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,110 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,449
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,561
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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

261 Saint Nicholas 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 74% of homes in Burncoat
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Burncoat
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Burncoat
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Worcester County

What homes are worth in Worcester 01606

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

This home
$289K$663K

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in Worcester 01606.

How it measures up in Worcester 01606

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Worcester 01606.

Estimated value$420,335
CheaperTypical $436,438Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$438
CheaperTypical $319Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,406 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 261 Saint Nicholas Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurncoatWorcester 01606Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$420,33526% of homes42% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43896% of homes96% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²7% of homes9% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac46% of homes45% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than195658% of homes64% of homes40% of homes

About 261 Saint Nicholas Ave

How much is 261 Saint Nicholas Ave, Worcester, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Saint Nicholas Ave, Worcester, MA is $420,335 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $398,067 to $442,603. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Saint Nicholas Ave, Worcester, MA last sell?

261 Saint Nicholas Ave, Worcester, MA last sold on Apr 19, 2016 for $186,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Saint Nicholas Ave, Worcester, MA?

261 Saint Nicholas Ave, Worcester, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 261 Saint Nicholas Ave, Worcester, MA built?

261 Saint Nicholas Ave, Worcester, MA was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 Saint Nicholas Ave, Worcester, MA?

261 Saint Nicholas Ave, Worcester, MA is assigned to Worcester Arts Magnet School (elementary), rated B-; Burncoat Senior High School (high), rated D-; Burncoat Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Worcester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Saint Nicholas Ave, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01606?

Among the 6,421 homes in Worcester 01606, it is worth more than 42% of them ($420,335 against a typical $436,438), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($438 against a typical $319), it is bigger than 9% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,406 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1956 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 35% 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 261 Saint Nicholas Ave, Worcester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Saint Nicholas Ave, Worcester, MA was $4,623. The county assessed it at $350,500.

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