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$422,806$292 / 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 90How 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 $420,000 on May 7, 2026

28 HIGHLAND ST

SPENCER, MA 01562
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,450 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1887
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$423K
$380K low$465K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$420,000 · May 7, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,617 (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.$420,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$49,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$371,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$352,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$410,009

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.Conventional
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
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(13)

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.

M
Knox Trail Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 mi
H
David Prouty High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Wire Village SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.0 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

28 Highland 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 65% of homes in Worcester County
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Spencer 01562
  • Older than 95% 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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$218K$808K

This home is worth more than 47% 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$422,806
CheaperTypical $430,520Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$292
CheaperTypical $285Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,450 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,637 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.59 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1887
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 28 Highland St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpencer 01562Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$422,80647% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29253% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,450 ft²40% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac31% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than188714% of homes5% of homes

About 28 Highland St

How much is 28 Highland St, Spencer, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 28 Highland St, Spencer, MA is $422,806 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $380,377 to $465,235. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 28 Highland St, Spencer, MA last sell?

28 Highland St, Spencer, MA last sold on May 7, 2026 for $420,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 28 Highland St, Spencer, MA?

28 Highland St, Spencer, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,450 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 28 Highland St, Spencer, MA built?

28 Highland St, Spencer, MA was built in 1887, making it 139 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 28 Highland St, Spencer, MA?

28 Highland St, Spencer, MA is assigned to Knox Trail Middle School (middle), rated D; David Prouty High School (high), rated C-; Wire Village School (elementary), rated D. All sit in Spencer-East Brookfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 28 Highland St, Spencer, MA compare to other homes in Spencer 01562?

Among the 3,927 homes in Spencer 01562, it is worth more than 47% of them ($422,806 against a typical $430,520), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($292 against a typical $285), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,450 ft² against a typical 1,637 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.59 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1887 against a typical 1967). 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 28 Highland St, Spencer, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 28 Highland St, Spencer, MA was $4,617. The county assessed it at $420,500.

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