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$289,819$292 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $157,000 on Jul 30, 2004

42 SCHOOL ST

SPENCER, MA 01562
2
Beds
1
Baths
992 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.
0.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$290K
$282K low$297K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$157,000 · Jul 30, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$28 (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.$240,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$47,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$193,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$265,715

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.0.49
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(14)

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.

M
Knox Trail Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.0 mi
H
David Prouty High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
E
Wire Village SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.8 mi

District: Spencer-East Brookfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01562These 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.109
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 100.58

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
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.12,315
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.362 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,330
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,868
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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 School 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 94% of homes in Spencer 01562
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Worcester County
  • Older than 70% of homes in Worcester County

What homes are worth in Spencer 01562

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

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$221K$809K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Spencer 01562.

How it measures up in Spencer 01562

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Spencer 01562.

Estimated value$289,819
CheaperTypical $428,172Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$292
CheaperTypical $284Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area992 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.49 ac
SmallerTypical 0.59 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 42 School St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpencer 01562Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$289,8196% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29254% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than992 ft²12% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.49 ac45% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than194732% of homes30% of homes

About 42 School St

How much is 42 School St, Spencer, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 School St, Spencer, MA is $289,819 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $282,360 to $297,278. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 School St, Spencer, MA last sell?

42 School St, Spencer, MA last sold on Jul 30, 2004 for $157,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42 School St, Spencer, MA?

42 School St, Spencer, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 992 square feet of living space and a 0.49-acre lot.

When was 42 School St, Spencer, MA built?

42 School St, Spencer, MA was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42 School St, Spencer, MA?

42 School St, Spencer, MA is assigned to Knox Trail Middle School (middle), rated C; David Prouty High School (high), rated D+; Wire Village School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Spencer-East Brookfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 School St, Spencer, MA compare to other homes in Spencer 01562?

Among the 3,927 homes in Spencer 01562, it is worth more than 6% of them ($289,819 against a typical $428,172), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($292 against a typical $284), it is bigger than 12% of them (992 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.49 ac against a typical 0.59 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1947 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 6% 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 42 School St, Spencer, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 School St, Spencer, MA was $28. The county assessed it at $240,700.

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