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$344,540$264 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

278 MAIN ST

SPENCER, MA 01562
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,304 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$345K
$320K low$369K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,948 (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.$336,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$295,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$336,300

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.0.22
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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

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.

  • Worth less than 85% of homes in Worcester County
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Worcester County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Worcester County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Spencer 01562

What homes are worth in Spencer 01562

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

This home
$220K$806K

This home is worth more than 21% 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$344,540
CheaperTypical $431,269Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$264
CheaperTypical $284Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,304 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.6 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 278 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpencer 01562Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$344,54021% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26438% of homes27% of homes
Living areabigger than1,304 ft²32% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac17% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than196447% of homes46% of homes

About 278 Main St

How much is 278 Main St, Spencer, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Main St, Spencer, MA is $344,540 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $320,174 to $368,906. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 278 Main St, Spencer, MA?

278 Main St, Spencer, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,304 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 278 Main St, Spencer, MA built?

278 Main St, Spencer, MA was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 Main St, Spencer, MA?

278 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 278 Main St, Spencer, MA compare to other homes in Spencer 01562?

Among the 3,927 homes in Spencer 01562, it is worth more than 21% of them ($344,540 against a typical $431,269), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($264 against a typical $284), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,304 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.6 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1964 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 15% 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 278 Main St, Spencer, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Main St, Spencer, MA was $3,948. The county assessed it at $336,300.

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