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$210,356$229 / 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 89How 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 $50,000 on Jul 29, 2016

261 VALLEY RD

BARRE, MA 01005
3
Beds
1
Baths
920 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.
0.83 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
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

$210K
$186K low$234K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Jul 29, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,484 (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.$261,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$54,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$206,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$248,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$278,680

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.14 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.Ranch
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.83
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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
Ruggles Lane SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.1 mi
H
Quabbin Regional High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Quabbin Regional Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Quabbin School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01005These 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.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.5,611
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.114 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,671
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,894
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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 Valley Rd 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Worcester County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Worcester County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Barre 01005
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Barre 01005

What homes are worth in Barre 01005

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

This home
$187K$627K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Barre 01005.

How it measures up in Barre 01005

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Barre 01005.

Estimated value$210,356
CheaperTypical $368,019Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$229
CheaperTypical $238Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area920 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,575 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.83 ac
SmallerTypical 1.32 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 261 Valley Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBarre 01005Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$210,3563% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22943% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than920 ft²5% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.83 ac33% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than198054% of homes60% of homes

About 261 Valley Rd

How much is 261 Valley Rd, Barre, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Valley Rd, Barre, MA is $210,356 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $186,259 to $234,453. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Valley Rd, Barre, MA last sell?

261 Valley Rd, Barre, MA last sold on Jul 29, 2016 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Valley Rd, Barre, MA?

261 Valley Rd, Barre, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 920 square feet of living space and a 0.83-acre lot.

When was 261 Valley Rd, Barre, MA built?

261 Valley Rd, Barre, MA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 Valley Rd, Barre, MA?

261 Valley Rd, Barre, MA is assigned to Ruggles Lane School (elementary), rated C; Quabbin Regional High School (high), rated C; Quabbin Regional Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Quabbin School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Valley Rd, Barre, MA compare to other homes in Barre 01005?

Among the 1,777 homes in Barre 01005, it is worth more than 3% of them ($210,356 against a typical $368,019), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($229 against a typical $238), it is bigger than 5% of them (920 ft² against a typical 1,575 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.83 ac against a typical 1.32 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1980 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than almost no 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 Valley Rd, Barre, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Valley Rd, Barre, MA was $3,484. The county assessed it at $261,000.

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