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$840,469$295 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $559,000 on Oct 1, 2019

53 FORBES AVE

MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,852 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.
0.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$840K
$812K low$869K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$559,000 · Oct 1, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,092 (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.$820,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$228,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$592,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$742,140

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.Colonial
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.47
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

Transaction History(3)

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
Raymond C. Richer Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
1LT Charles W. Whitcomb SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Marlborough High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Marlborough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01752These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

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.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
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.42,223
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,953 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,959
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,206
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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.58%

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How this home compares

53 Forbes 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.

  • Worth more than 90% of homes in Marlborough 01752
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Marlborough 01752
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Marlborough 01752

What homes are worth in Marlborough 01752

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

This home
$200K$1M

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Marlborough 01752.

How it measures up in Marlborough 01752

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Marlborough 01752.

Estimated value$840,469
CheaperTypical $526,991Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$295
CheaperTypical $335Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area2,852 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,586 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 53 Forbes Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarlborough 01752Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$840,46990% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29524% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than2,852 ft²90% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 ac51% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than199283% of homes83% of homes

About 53 Forbes Ave

How much is 53 Forbes Ave, Marlborough, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Forbes Ave, Marlborough, MA is $840,469 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $811,878 to $869,060. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 Forbes Ave, Marlborough, MA last sell?

53 Forbes Ave, Marlborough, MA last sold on Oct 1, 2019 for $559,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 53 Forbes Ave, Marlborough, MA?

53 Forbes Ave, Marlborough, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,852 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.

When was 53 Forbes Ave, Marlborough, MA built?

53 Forbes Ave, Marlborough, MA was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 53 Forbes Ave, Marlborough, MA?

53 Forbes Ave, Marlborough, MA is assigned to Raymond C. Richer Elementary School (elementary), rated D; 1LT Charles W. Whitcomb School (middle), rated D; Marlborough High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Marlborough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 Forbes Ave, Marlborough, MA compare to other homes in Marlborough 01752?

Among the 10,751 homes in Marlborough 01752, it is worth more than 90% of them ($840,469 against a typical $526,991), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($295 against a typical $335), it is bigger than 90% of them (2,852 ft² against a typical 1,586 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (1992 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 57% 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 53 Forbes Ave, Marlborough, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Forbes Ave, Marlborough, MA was $8,092. The county assessed it at $820,700.

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