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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $350,000 on Aug 2, 2021

42 ESTHER ST

WORCESTER, MA 01607
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,344 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.
3,104 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$350,000 · Aug 2, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,705 (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.$356,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$59,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$297,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$356,700

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.0.07
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.Gas
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Vernon Hill SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.2 mi
M
University Pk Campus SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Worcester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01607These 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.144
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.57

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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,145
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,734 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,081
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,576
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

42 Esther 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 77% of homes in Vernon Hill
  • Among the smallest lots in Worcester County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Worcester County

How it measures up in Worcester 01607

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Worcester 01607.

Living area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,414 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size3,104 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 42 Esther St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVernon HillWorcester 01607Worcester County
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²23% of homes46% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,104 ft²6% of homes4% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190037% of homes22% of homes13% of homes

About 42 Esther St

When did 42 Esther St, Worcester, MA last sell?

42 Esther St, Worcester, MA last sold on Aug 2, 2021 for $350,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42 Esther St, Worcester, MA?

42 Esther St, Worcester, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,344 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 42 Esther St, Worcester, MA built?

42 Esther St, Worcester, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Esther St, Worcester, MA?

42 Esther St, Worcester, MA is assigned to Vernon Hill School (elementary), rated C-; University Pk Campus School (middle), rated C. All sit in Worcester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Esther St, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01607?

Among the 2,000 homes in Worcester 01607, it is bigger than 46% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 1,414 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (3,104 ft² against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1900 against a typical 1951). 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 Esther St, Worcester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Esther St, Worcester, MA was $4,705. The county assessed it at $356,700.

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