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$567,607$280 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

38 RAILROAD AVE

DOUGLAS, MA 01516
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,028 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
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.

Valuation

$568K
$540K low$595K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,618 (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.$426,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$86,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$339,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$408,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 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.minimal

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.Ranch
CountyWorcester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
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.Yes

Transaction History(1)

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
Douglas Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.6 mi
M
Douglas Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Douglas High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 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

38 Railroad Ave 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 67% of homes in Worcester County
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Worcester County
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Worcester County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Douglas 01516
  • Older than 72% of homes in Douglas 01516

What homes are worth in Douglas 01516

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

This home
$309K$947K

This home is worth more than 51% of 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.

Estimated value$567,607
CheaperTypical $565,254Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$280
CheaperTypical $296Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area2,028 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,912 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 2.07 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 38 Railroad Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDouglas 01516Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$567,60751% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28037% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than2,028 ft²58% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac12% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than197128% of homes52% of homes

About 38 Railroad Ave

How much is 38 Railroad Ave, Douglas, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Railroad Ave, Douglas, MA is $567,607 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $540,111 to $595,103. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 Railroad Ave, Douglas, MA last sell?

38 Railroad Ave, Douglas, MA last sold on May 17, 1984, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Railroad Ave, Douglas, MA?

38 Railroad Ave, Douglas, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,028 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 38 Railroad Ave, Douglas, MA built?

38 Railroad Ave, Douglas, MA was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 38 Railroad Ave, Douglas, MA?

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

How does 38 Railroad Ave, Douglas, MA compare to other homes in Douglas 01516?

Among the 3,315 homes in Douglas 01516, it is worth more than 51% of them ($567,607 against a typical $565,254), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($280 against a typical $296), it is bigger than 58% of them (2,028 ft² against a typical 1,912 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 2.07 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1971 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 67% 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 38 Railroad Ave, Douglas, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Railroad Ave, Douglas, MA was $5,618. The county assessed it at $426,600.

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