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$290,074$148 / 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

281 SUMMER ST

BARRE, MA 01005
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,960 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.
0.17 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.

Valuation

$290K
$274K low$307K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,209 (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.$315,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$51,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$263,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$300,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$329,227

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.0.17
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.

E
Ruggles Lane SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.0 mi
H
Quabbin Regional High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Quabbin Regional Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Quabbin School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01005These 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.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.5,611
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.114 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,671
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,894
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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 Summer 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 94% of homes in Worcester County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Worcester County
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Barre 01005
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Barre 01005
  • Older than 86% of homes in Worcester County

What homes are worth in Barre 01005

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

This home
$187K$627K

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Barre 01005.

How it measures up in Barre 01005

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Barre 01005.

Estimated value$290,074
CheaperTypical $367,563Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$148
CheaperTypical $239Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area1,960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,580 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 1.32 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 281 Summer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBarre 01005Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$290,07418% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1486% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,960 ft²69% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac4% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than190020% of homes14% of homes

About 281 Summer St

How much is 281 Summer St, Barre, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Summer St, Barre, MA is $290,074 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $273,615 to $306,534. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Summer St, Barre, MA last sell?

281 Summer St, Barre, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Summer St, Barre, MA?

281 Summer St, Barre, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,960 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 281 Summer St, Barre, MA built?

281 Summer St, Barre, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Summer St, Barre, MA?

281 Summer St, Barre, MA is assigned to Ruggles Lane School (elementary), rated C; Quabbin Regional High School (high), rated C; Quabbin Regional Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Quabbin School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Summer St, Barre, MA compare to other homes in Barre 01005?

Among the 1,777 homes in Barre 01005, it is worth more than 18% of them ($290,074 against a typical $367,563), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($148 against a typical $239), it is bigger than 69% of them (1,960 ft² against a typical 1,580 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 1.32 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1900 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 6% 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 Summer St, Barre, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Summer St, Barre, MA was $4,209. The county assessed it at $315,300.

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