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497 RIDGE RD

ATHOL, MA 01331
0
Baths
5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,493 (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.$117,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$117,500

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.00
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Athol Community Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.7 mi
M
Athol - Royalston Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Athol High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Athol-Royalston 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%

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.Yes

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

497 Ridge Rd 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Worcester County

How it measures up in Athol 01331

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

Lot size5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

How 497 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthol 01331Worcester County
Lot sizebigger than5 ac91% of homes92% of homes

About 497 Ridge Rd

When did 497 Ridge Rd, Athol, MA last sell?

497 Ridge Rd, Athol, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 497 Ridge Rd, Athol, MA?

497 Ridge Rd, Athol, MA is assigned to Athol Community Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Athol - Royalston Middle School (middle), rated C; Athol High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Athol-Royalston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 497 Ridge Rd, Athol, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 497 Ridge Rd, Athol, MA was $1,493. The county assessed it at $117,500.

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