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$319,882$317 / 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 93How 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 $84,000 on Aug 17, 1992

70 NORTHERN AVE

ATHOL, MA 01331
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,008 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$320K
$296K low$344K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$84,000 · Aug 17, 1992

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,885 (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.$305,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$133,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$172,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$287,755

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.37 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.area not mapped

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Bungalow
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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(2)

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.

M
Athol - Royalston Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.1 mi
E
Athol Community Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.2 mi
H
Athol High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi

District: Athol-Royalston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01331These 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.142
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.13,781
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.234 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,680
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,102
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

70 Northern 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 less than 89% of homes in Worcester County
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Athol 01331
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Worcester County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Athol 01331
  • Older than 67% of homes in Worcester County

What homes are worth in Athol 01331

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

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$177K$601K

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Athol 01331.

How it measures up in Athol 01331

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Athol 01331.

Estimated value$319,882
CheaperTypical $325,411Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$317
CheaperTypical $234Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 70 Northern Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthol 01331Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$319,88247% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31787% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²16% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac14% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than195051% of homes33% of homes

About 70 Northern Ave

How much is 70 Northern Ave, Athol, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 70 Northern Ave, Athol, MA is $319,882 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $296,117 to $343,647. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 70 Northern Ave, Athol, MA last sell?

70 Northern Ave, Athol, MA last sold on Aug 17, 1992 for $84,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 70 Northern Ave, Athol, MA?

70 Northern Ave, Athol, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,008 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 70 Northern Ave, Athol, MA built?

70 Northern Ave, Athol, MA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 70 Northern Ave, Athol, MA?

70 Northern Ave, Athol, MA is assigned to Athol - Royalston Middle School (middle), rated C; Athol Community Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Athol High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Athol-Royalston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 70 Northern Ave, Athol, MA compare to other homes in Athol 01331?

Among the 4,903 homes in Athol 01331, it is worth more than 47% of them ($319,882 against a typical $325,411), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($317 against a typical $234), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1950 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 11% 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 70 Northern Ave, Athol, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Northern Ave, Athol, MA was $3,885. The county assessed it at $305,700.

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