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$397,804$269 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $53,500 on Aug 22, 1983

56 WALNUT ST

OXFORD, MA 01540
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,478 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$398K
$377K low$418K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$53,500 · Aug 22, 1983

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,481 (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.$353,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$86,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$267,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$338,700

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.0.29
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.Forced Air
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Alfred M Chaffee
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.3 mi
H
Oxford High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Oxford Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 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

56 Walnut 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 72% of homes in Worcester County
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Worcester County
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% 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.

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$276K$754K

This home is worth more than 40% 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$397,804
CheaperTypical $416,291Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$269
CheaperTypical $292Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,478 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,426 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 56 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOxford 01540Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$397,80440% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26936% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than1,478 ft²53% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac23% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than195637% of homes40% of homes

About 56 Walnut St

How much is 56 Walnut St, Oxford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 56 Walnut St, Oxford, MA is $397,804 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $377,404 to $418,204. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 56 Walnut St, Oxford, MA last sell?

56 Walnut St, Oxford, MA last sold on Aug 22, 1983 for $53,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 56 Walnut St, Oxford, MA?

56 Walnut St, Oxford, MA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,478 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 56 Walnut St, Oxford, MA built?

56 Walnut St, Oxford, MA was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 56 Walnut St, Oxford, MA?

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

How does 56 Walnut St, Oxford, MA compare to other homes in Oxford 01540?

Among the 3,741 homes in Oxford 01540, it is worth more than 40% of them ($397,804 against a typical $416,291), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($269 against a typical $292), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,478 ft² against a typical 1,426 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.52 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1956 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 28% 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 56 Walnut St, Oxford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Walnut St, Oxford, MA was $4,481. The county assessed it at $353,700.

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