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Last sold for $4,637 on May 26, 1988

280 YEW ST

DOUGLAS, MA 01516
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,506 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.
48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1750
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$4,637 · May 26, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,545 (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.$648,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$291,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$357,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$615,200

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.52
50
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
18
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
57
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
92
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
44
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.0.2 percent flood zone

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.Cape Cod
CountyWorcester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.48.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.Yes

Transaction History(5)

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
Douglas High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Douglas Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
E
Douglas Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 1.7 mi

District: Douglas School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01516These 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.56
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.3%
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.9,300
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.243 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$127,552
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,139
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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

280 Yew 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 80% of homes in Worcester County
  • Among the largest lots in Douglas 01516
  • Among the oldest homes in Douglas 01516

How it measures up in Douglas 01516

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Douglas 01516.

Living area2,506 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,907 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size48 ac
SmallerTypical 2.07 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1750
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 280 Yew St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDouglas 01516Worcester County
Living areabigger than2,506 ft²79% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than48 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than1750almost no homesalmost no homes

About 280 Yew St

When did 280 Yew St, Douglas, MA last sell?

280 Yew St, Douglas, MA last sold on May 26, 1988 for $4,637, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 280 Yew St, Douglas, MA?

280 Yew St, Douglas, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,506 square feet of living space and a 48.00-acre lot.

When was 280 Yew St, Douglas, MA built?

280 Yew St, Douglas, MA was built in 1750, making it 276 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 280 Yew St, Douglas, MA?

280 Yew St, Douglas, MA is assigned to Douglas High School (high), rated C+; Douglas Middle School (middle), rated B; Douglas Primary School (elementary). All sit in Douglas School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 280 Yew St, Douglas, MA compare to other homes in Douglas 01516?

Among the 3,315 homes in Douglas 01516, it is bigger than 79% of them (2,506 ft² against a typical 1,907 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (48 ac against a typical 2.07 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1750 against a typical 1990). 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 Yew St, Douglas, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Yew St, Douglas, MA was $8,545. The county assessed it at $648,800.

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