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$351,742$303 / 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 92How 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 $90,000 on Apr 17, 1998

53 FOREST ST

OXFORD, MA 01540
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,160 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$352K
$322K low$381K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$90,000 · Apr 17, 1998
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$214,742
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$171,794
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.40%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$80,000
ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP INC · recorded Sep 17, 2003
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$57,000
WORKERS CU

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,407 (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.$347,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$85,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$262,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$304,900

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.Ranch
CountyWorcester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
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

Transaction History(5)

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 · 0.7 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
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

53 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 less than 88% of homes in Oxford 01540
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Worcester County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Oxford 01540
  • Older than 68% 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
$296K$750K

This home is worth more than 12% 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$351,742
CheaperTypical $422,371Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$303
CheaperTypical $296Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,160 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,431 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 53 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOxford 01540Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$351,74212% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30354% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than1,160 ft²25% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac16% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than195432% of homes37% of homes

About 53 Forest St

How much is 53 Forest St, Oxford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Forest St, Oxford, MA is $351,742 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $322,267 to $381,217. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 Forest St, Oxford, MA last sell?

53 Forest St, Oxford, MA last sold on Apr 17, 1998 for $90,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 53 Forest St, Oxford, MA?

53 Forest St, Oxford, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,160 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 53 Forest St, Oxford, MA built?

53 Forest St, Oxford, MA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 53 Forest St, Oxford, MA?

53 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 53 Forest St, Oxford, MA compare to other homes in Oxford 01540?

Among the 3,741 homes in Oxford 01540, it is worth more than 12% of them ($351,742 against a typical $422,371), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($303 against a typical $296), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,160 ft² against a typical 1,431 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.52 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1954 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 15% 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 Forest St, Oxford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Forest St, Oxford, MA was $4,407. The county assessed it at $347,800.

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