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Last sold for $373,500 on Dec 4, 2018

56 DORCHESTER ST

WORCESTER, MA 01604
12
Beds
4
Baths
4,664 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.
2,652 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1898
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
20
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.$373,500 · Dec 4, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,712 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$656,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$621,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$644,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Union Hill SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.2 mi
M
Worcester East Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.5 mi
H
North High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Worcester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01604These 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.119
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 100.60

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.41,449
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,319 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,285
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,234
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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.50%

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How this home compares

56 Dorchester 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Worcester County
  • Among the smallest lots in Worcester County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Worcester County

How it measures up in Worcester 01604

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Worcester 01604.

Living area4,664 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,504 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size2,652 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1898
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 56 Dorchester St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUnion HillWorcester 01604Worcester County
Living areabigger than4,664 ft²93% of homes98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than2,652 ft²7% of homes3% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than189834% of homes11% of homes8% of homes

About 56 Dorchester St

When did 56 Dorchester St, Worcester, MA last sell?

56 Dorchester St, Worcester, MA last sold on Dec 4, 2018 for $373,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 56 Dorchester St, Worcester, MA?

56 Dorchester St, Worcester, MA has 12 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4,664 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 56 Dorchester St, Worcester, MA built?

56 Dorchester St, Worcester, MA was built in 1898, making it 128 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 56 Dorchester St, Worcester, MA?

56 Dorchester St, Worcester, MA is assigned to Union Hill School (elementary), rated D-; Worcester East Middle School (middle), rated D-; North High School (high), rated F. All sit in Worcester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 56 Dorchester St, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01604?

Among the 9,106 homes in Worcester 01604, it is bigger than 98% of them (4,664 ft² against a typical 1,504 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (2,652 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1898 against a typical 1953). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 56 Dorchester St, Worcester, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Dorchester St, Worcester, MA was $8,712. The county assessed it at $656,000.

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