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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $15,000 on Aug 30, 2002

280 CHESTNUT HILL AVE

ATHOL, MA 01331
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,427 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.
0.48 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$15,000 · Aug 30, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,029 (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.$239,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$71,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$167,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$229,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$297,443

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.48
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
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
Athol High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Athol Community Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.6 mi
M
Athol - Royalston Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.8 mi

District: Athol-Royalston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01331These 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.142
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

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.92%
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.11%
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.13,781
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.234 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,680
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,102
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

280 Chestnut Hill 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.

  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Worcester County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Worcester County

How it measures up in Athol 01331

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Athol 01331.

Living area1,427 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,433 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 280 Chestnut Hill Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthol 01331Worcester County
Living areabigger than1,427 ft²50% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac47% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than190021% of homes13% of homes

About 280 Chestnut Hill Ave

When did 280 Chestnut Hill Ave, Athol, MA last sell?

280 Chestnut Hill Ave, Athol, MA last sold on Aug 30, 2002 for $15,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 280 Chestnut Hill Ave, Athol, MA?

280 Chestnut Hill Ave, Athol, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,427 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 280 Chestnut Hill Ave, Athol, MA built?

280 Chestnut Hill Ave, Athol, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 280 Chestnut Hill Ave, Athol, MA?

280 Chestnut Hill Ave, Athol, MA is assigned to Athol High School (high), rated D; Athol Community Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Athol - Royalston Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Athol-Royalston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 280 Chestnut Hill Ave, Athol, MA compare to other homes in Athol 01331?

Among the 4,903 homes in Athol 01331, it is bigger than 50% of them (1,427 ft² against a typical 1,433 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1900 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 280 Chestnut Hill Ave, Athol, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 280 Chestnut Hill Ave, Athol, MA was $3,029. The county assessed it at $239,100.

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