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$470,988$280 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $278,500 on May 12, 2017

51 FOREST ST

OXFORD, MA 01540
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,685 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.
0.73 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$471K
$454K low$488K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$278,500 · May 12, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$52 (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.$412,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$99,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$313,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$425,790

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.Cape Cod
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.73
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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(10)

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.

H
Oxford High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Oxford Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Alfred M Chaffee
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.4 mi

District: Oxford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01540These 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.88
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
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.11,464
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.534 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,522
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,462
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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

51 Forest 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 more than 70% of homes in Oxford 01540
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Worcester County
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Oxford 01540
  • Newer than 84% of homes in Oxford 01540

What homes are worth in Oxford 01540

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

This home
$303K$737K

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Oxford 01540.

How it measures up in Oxford 01540

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Oxford 01540.

Estimated value$470,988
CheaperTypical $421,152Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$280
CheaperTypical $296Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,685 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.73 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 51 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOxford 01540Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$470,98870% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28039% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than1,685 ft²65% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.73 ac59% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than199484% of homes77% of homes

About 51 Forest St

How much is 51 Forest St, Oxford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 51 Forest St, Oxford, MA is $470,988 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $453,529 to $488,447. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 51 Forest St, Oxford, MA last sell?

51 Forest St, Oxford, MA last sold on May 12, 2017 for $278,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 51 Forest St, Oxford, MA?

51 Forest St, Oxford, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,685 square feet of living space and a 0.73-acre lot.

When was 51 Forest St, Oxford, MA built?

51 Forest St, Oxford, MA was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. It is a cape cod home.

What schools serve 51 Forest St, Oxford, MA?

51 Forest St, Oxford, MA is assigned to Oxford High School (high), rated C-; Oxford Middle School (middle), rated C-; Alfred M Chaffee (elementary). All sit in Oxford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 51 Forest St, Oxford, MA compare to other homes in Oxford 01540?

Among the 3,741 homes in Oxford 01540, it is worth more than 70% of them ($470,988 against a typical $421,152), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($280 against a typical $296), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,685 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.73 ac against a typical 0.52 ac) and it is newer than 84% of them (1994 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 47% 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 51 Forest St, Oxford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 51 Forest St, Oxford, MA was $52. The county assessed it at $412,900.

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