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$177,379$332 / 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 72How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

490 HIGHLAND AVE

ATHOL, MA 01331
1
Beds
1.5
Baths
534 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.
63.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$177K
$128K low$226K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,589 (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.$140,971 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$60,571
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$80,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$238,355

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.110 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.area not mapped

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Rustic
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.63.40
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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
Phillipston Memorial Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.5 mi
M
Narragansett Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.4 mi
H
Narragansett Regional High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi

District: Narragansett School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01331These 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.142
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

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.92%
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.11%
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.13,781
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.234 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,680
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,102
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

490 Highland Ave 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Worcester County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Athol 01331
  • Among the smallest homes in Worcester County
  • Among the largest lots in Athol 01331
  • Newer than 67% of homes in Athol 01331

What homes are worth in Athol 01331

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

This home
$183K$614K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Athol 01331.

How it measures up in Athol 01331

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Athol 01331.

Estimated value$177,379
CheaperTypical $325,219Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$332
CheaperTypical $233Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area534 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size63.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 490 Highland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthol 01331Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$177,3792% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33291% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than534 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than63.4 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than197567% of homes56% of homes

About 490 Highland Ave

How much is 490 Highland Ave, Athol, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 490 Highland Ave, Athol, MA is $177,379 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $128,290 to $226,468. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 490 Highland Ave, Athol, MA last sell?

490 Highland Ave, Athol, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 490 Highland Ave, Athol, MA?

490 Highland Ave, Athol, MA has 1 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 534 square feet of living space and a 63.40-acre lot.

When was 490 Highland Ave, Athol, MA built?

490 Highland Ave, Athol, MA was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. It is a rustic home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 490 Highland Ave, Athol, MA?

490 Highland Ave, Athol, MA is assigned to Phillipston Memorial Elementary School (elementary); Narragansett Middle School (middle), rated C; Narragansett Regional High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Narragansett School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 490 Highland Ave, Athol, MA compare to other homes in Athol 01331?

Among the 4,903 homes in Athol 01331, it is worth more than 2% of them ($177,379 against a typical $325,219), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($332 against a typical $233), it is bigger than almost none of them (534 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (63.4 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1975 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than almost no 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 490 Highland Ave, Athol, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 490 Highland Ave, Athol, MA was $1,589. The county assessed it at $140,971.

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