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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $425,000 on May 1, 2024

5 PAULA BAY

SPENCER, MA 01562
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,920 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.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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.$425,000 · May 1, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,739 (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.$318,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$277,500

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.Duplex Single
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Knox Trail Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
H
David Prouty High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Wire Village SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.7 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

5 Paula Bay 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 65% of homes in Spencer 01562
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% 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.

Living area1,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,635 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.6 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 5 Paula Bay ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpencer 01562Worcester County
Living areabigger than1,920 ft²65% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac18% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than197460% of homes56% of homes

About 5 Paula Bay

When did 5 Paula Bay, Spencer, MA last sell?

5 Paula Bay, Spencer, MA last sold on May 1, 2024 for $425,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5 Paula Bay, Spencer, MA?

5 Paula Bay, Spencer, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,920 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 5 Paula Bay, Spencer, MA built?

5 Paula Bay, Spencer, MA was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 Paula Bay, Spencer, MA?

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

How does 5 Paula Bay, Spencer, MA compare to other homes in Spencer 01562?

Among the 3,927 homes in Spencer 01562, it is bigger than 65% of them (1,920 ft² against a typical 1,635 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.6 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1974 against a typical 1968). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5 Paula Bay, Spencer, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Paula Bay, Spencer, MA was $3,739. The county assessed it at $318,500.

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