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40 SHELBY ST

WORCESTER, MA 01605
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,670 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.
1871
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,735 (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.$434,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$97,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$337,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$398,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyWorcester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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

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
City ViewD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.1 mi
M
Worcester East Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.1 mi
H
North High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Worcester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01605These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
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.30,387
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,916 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,223
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,206
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

40 Shelby 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.

  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Worcester County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Worcester County
  • Among the oldest homes in Worcester 01605

How it measures up in Worcester 01605

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Worcester 01605.

Living area2,670 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,581 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1871
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 40 Shelby St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShrewsbury StreetWorcester 01605Worcester County
Living areabigger than2,670 ft²61% of homes80% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac66% of homes48% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than18712% of homesalmost no homes4% of homes

About 40 Shelby St

How big is 40 Shelby St, Worcester, MA?

40 Shelby St, Worcester, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,670 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 40 Shelby St, Worcester, MA built?

40 Shelby St, Worcester, MA was built in 1871, making it 155 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 40 Shelby St, Worcester, MA?

40 Shelby St, Worcester, MA is assigned to City View (elementary), rated D+; Worcester East Middle School (middle), rated C-; North High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Worcester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 40 Shelby St, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01605?

Among the 4,919 homes in Worcester 01605, it is bigger than 80% of them (2,670 ft² against a typical 1,581 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1871 against a typical 1948). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 40 Shelby St, Worcester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Shelby St, Worcester, MA was $5,735. The county assessed it at $434,800.

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