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$433,754$269 / 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 94How 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 $270,000 on Oct 9, 2019

281 HEARD ST

WORCESTER, MA 01603
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,612 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.
0.73 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1893
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

$434K
$406K low$461K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$270,000 · Oct 9, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,050 (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.$380,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$109,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$270,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$368,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$433,704

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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1994
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.73
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Stone
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(10)

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.

E
Heard StreetC+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.2 mi
M
Sullivan Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
University Pk Campus SchoolD
High · Grades 7–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Worcester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01603These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,089
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,925 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,774
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,240
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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

281 Heard 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 more than 76% of homes in Worcester 01603
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Hadwen Park
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Hadwen Park
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Worcester 01603
  • Older than 92% of homes in Worcester County

What homes are worth in Worcester 01603

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

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This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Worcester 01603.

How it measures up in Worcester 01603

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Worcester 01603.

Estimated value$433,754
CheaperTypical $385,199Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$269
CheaperTypical $301Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,612 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,439 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.73 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1893
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 281 Heard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHadwen ParkWorcester 01603Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$433,75465% of homes76% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26925% of homes29% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than1,612 ft²72% of homes61% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.73 ac89% of homes91% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than189310% of homes14% of homes8% of homes

About 281 Heard St

How much is 281 Heard St, Worcester, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Heard St, Worcester, MA is $433,754 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $406,487 to $461,021. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Heard St, Worcester, MA last sell?

281 Heard St, Worcester, MA last sold on Oct 9, 2019 for $270,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 Heard St, Worcester, MA?

281 Heard St, Worcester, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,612 square feet of living space and a 0.73-acre lot.

When was 281 Heard St, Worcester, MA built?

281 Heard St, Worcester, MA was built in 1893, making it 133 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Heard St, Worcester, MA?

281 Heard St, Worcester, MA is assigned to Heard Street (elementary), rated C+; Sullivan Middle School (middle), rated D+; University Pk Campus School (high), rated D. All sit in Worcester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Heard St, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01603?

Among the 4,632 homes in Worcester 01603, it is worth more than 76% of them ($433,754 against a typical $385,199), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($269 against a typical $301), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,612 ft² against a typical 1,439 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (0.73 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1893 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 38% 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 281 Heard St, Worcester, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Heard St, Worcester, MA was $5,050. The county assessed it at $380,300.

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