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$427,270$363 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $165,000 on Nov 22, 2000

297 MAIN ST

LANCASTER, MA 01523
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,176 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$427K
$404K low$451K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$165,000 · Nov 22, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,746 (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.$355,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$91,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$264,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$397,670

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.Ranch
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.1986
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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
Mary Rowlandson Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.7 mi
M
Luther Burbank Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Nashoba Regional High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Nashoba School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01523These 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.54
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

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.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.9%
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.7,826
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.342 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$117,338
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$152,782
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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

297 Main 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 82% of homes in Lancaster 01523
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Worcester County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Lancaster 01523
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Lancaster 01523
  • Older than 77% of homes in Lancaster 01523

What homes are worth in Lancaster 01523

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

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$310K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Lancaster 01523.

How it measures up in Lancaster 01523

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lancaster 01523.

Estimated value$427,270
CheaperTypical $544,578Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$363
CheaperTypical $325Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,176 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,807 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.7 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 297 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 01523Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$427,27018% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36374% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,176 ft²15% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac6% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than194623% of homes29% of homes

About 297 Main St

How much is 297 Main St, Lancaster, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 297 Main St, Lancaster, MA is $427,270 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $404,007 to $450,533. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 297 Main St, Lancaster, MA last sell?

297 Main St, Lancaster, MA last sold on Nov 22, 2000 for $165,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 297 Main St, Lancaster, MA?

297 Main St, Lancaster, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,176 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 297 Main St, Lancaster, MA built?

297 Main St, Lancaster, MA was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 297 Main St, Lancaster, MA?

297 Main St, Lancaster, MA is assigned to Mary Rowlandson Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Luther Burbank Middle School (middle), rated B+; Nashoba Regional High School (high), rated A. All sit in Nashoba School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 297 Main St, Lancaster, MA compare to other homes in Lancaster 01523?

Among the 2,430 homes in Lancaster 01523, it is worth more than 18% of them ($427,270 against a typical $544,578), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($363 against a typical $325), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,176 ft² against a typical 1,807 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.7 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1946 against a typical 1970). 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 297 Main St, Lancaster, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 297 Main St, Lancaster, MA was $5,746. The county assessed it at $355,600.

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