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$536,603$257 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $180,000 on Nov 22, 1989

291 PROSPECT ST

AUBURN, MA 01501
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,084 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.
6.7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$537K
$500K low$573K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$180,000 · Nov 22, 1989

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,995 (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.$473,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$212,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$260,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$452,600

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.6.70
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

M
Oxford Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
H
Oxford High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
E
Alfred M Chaffee
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 4.2 mi

District: Oxford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01501These 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.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,276
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,061 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,092
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,349
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

291 Prospect 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 73% of homes in Auburn 01501
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Auburn 01501
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Auburn 01501
  • Among the largest lots in Auburn 01501
  • Older than 81% of homes in Auburn 01501

What homes are worth in Auburn 01501

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

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$270K$846K

This home is worth more than 73% of homes in Auburn 01501.

How it measures up in Auburn 01501

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Auburn 01501.

Estimated value$536,603
CheaperTypical $465,399Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$257
CheaperTypical $327Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area2,084 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,419 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size6.7 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 291 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAuburn 01501Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$536,60373% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25710% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than2,084 ft²83% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.7 acalmost all homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than193019% of homes24% of homes

About 291 Prospect St

How much is 291 Prospect St, Auburn, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 291 Prospect St, Auburn, MA is $536,603 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $500,239 to $572,967. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 291 Prospect St, Auburn, MA last sell?

291 Prospect St, Auburn, MA last sold on Nov 22, 1989 for $180,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 291 Prospect St, Auburn, MA?

291 Prospect St, Auburn, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,084 square feet of living space and a 6.70-acre lot.

When was 291 Prospect St, Auburn, MA built?

291 Prospect St, Auburn, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a cape cod home.

What schools serve 291 Prospect St, Auburn, MA?

291 Prospect St, Auburn, MA is assigned to Oxford Middle School (middle), rated C-; Oxford High School (high), rated C-; Alfred M Chaffee (elementary). All sit in Oxford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 291 Prospect St, Auburn, MA compare to other homes in Auburn 01501?

Among the 5,847 homes in Auburn 01501, it is worth more than 73% of them ($536,603 against a typical $465,399), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($257 against a typical $327), it is bigger than 83% of them (2,084 ft² against a typical 1,419 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (6.7 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1930 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 62% 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 291 Prospect St, Auburn, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 291 Prospect St, Auburn, MA was $5,995. The county assessed it at $473,200.

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