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42 BIRCH ST

DOUGLAS, MA 01516
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,638 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.
3.64 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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.$154 (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.$12,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,600

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.9 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.Unusable Land (Remnant, Steep, Etc.)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
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.1968
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.64
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
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
Douglas Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 2.7 mi
M
Douglas Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi
H
Douglas High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 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

42 Birch 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.

  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Douglas 01516
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Worcester County
  • Older than 76% 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.

Living area1,638 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,912 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size3.64 ac
SmallerTypical 2.07 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 42 Birch St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDouglas 01516Worcester County
Living areabigger than1,638 ft²35% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.64 ac82% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than196324% of homes45% of homes

About 42 Birch St

When did 42 Birch St, Douglas, MA last sell?

42 Birch St, Douglas, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Birch St, Douglas, MA?

42 Birch St, Douglas, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,638 square feet of living space and a 3.64-acre lot.

When was 42 Birch St, Douglas, MA built?

42 Birch St, Douglas, MA was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Birch St, Douglas, MA?

42 Birch St, 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 42 Birch St, Douglas, MA compare to other homes in Douglas 01516?

Among the 3,317 homes in Douglas 01516, it is bigger than 35% of them (1,638 ft² against a typical 1,912 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (3.64 ac against a typical 2.07 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1963 against a typical 1990). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 42 Birch St, Douglas, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Birch St, Douglas, MA was $154. The county assessed it at $12,800.

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