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278 MAIN ST

NORTHBOROUGH, MA 01532
2
Baths
2,235 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.
0.77 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,987 (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.$560,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$312,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$248,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$502,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Restaurant
CountyWorcester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.77
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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(4)

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 · 0.4 mi
E
Marguerite E PeasleeA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Robert E. Melican Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Northborough-Southborough 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%

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How this home compares

278 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.

  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Worcester County
  • Older than 94% 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 area2,235 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,811 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.77 ac
SmallerTypical 0.56 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 278 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthborough 01532Worcester County
Living areabigger than2,235 ft²67% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.77 ac63% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than19006% of homes13% of homes

About 278 Main St

How big is 278 Main St, Northborough, MA?

278 Main St, Northborough, MA has 2 bathrooms, 2,235 square feet of living space and a 0.77-acre lot.

When was 278 Main St, Northborough, MA built?

278 Main St, Northborough, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 Main St, Northborough, MA?

278 Main St, Northborough, MA is assigned to Algonquin Regional High School (high), rated A; Marguerite E Peaslee (elementary), rated A; Robert E. Melican Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Northborough-Southborough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Main St, Northborough, MA compare to other homes in Northborough 01532?

Among the 4,998 homes in Northborough 01532, it is bigger than 67% of them (2,235 ft² against a typical 1,811 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.77 ac against a typical 0.56 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1900 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 278 Main St, Northborough, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Main St, Northborough, MA was $7,987. The county assessed it at $560,500.

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