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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $650,000 on Dec 9, 2024

48 TOWER ST

WORCESTER, MA 01606
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,654 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1914
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
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.$650,000 · Dec 9, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,007 (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.$455,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$118,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$336,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Triplex
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Stone
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
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.

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

M
Forest Grove Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Francis J Mcgrath Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.7 mi
H
Burncoat Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Worcester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01606These 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.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.67

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.23,856
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,110 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,449
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,561
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

48 Tower 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 93% of homes in Worcester 01606
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Worcester County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Worcester 01606

How it measures up in Worcester 01606

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Worcester 01606.

Living area2,654 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,406 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1914
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 48 Tower St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIndian Lake EastWorcester 01606Worcester County
Living areabigger than2,654 ft²85% of homes93% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac69% of homes67% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than191426% of homes10% of homes16% of homes

About 48 Tower St

When did 48 Tower St, Worcester, MA last sell?

48 Tower St, Worcester, MA last sold on Dec 9, 2024 for $650,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 48 Tower St, Worcester, MA?

48 Tower St, Worcester, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,654 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 48 Tower St, Worcester, MA built?

48 Tower St, Worcester, MA was built in 1914, making it 112 years old. It is a triplex home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 48 Tower St, Worcester, MA?

48 Tower St, Worcester, MA is assigned to Forest Grove Middle School (middle), rated C-; Francis J Mcgrath Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Burncoat Senior 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 48 Tower St, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01606?

Among the 6,421 homes in Worcester 01606, it is bigger than 93% of them (2,654 ft² against a typical 1,406 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1914 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 48 Tower St, Worcester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Tower St, Worcester, MA was $6,007. The county assessed it at $455,400.

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