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$251,376$251 / 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 94How 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 $180,250 on Aug 30, 2005

71 CHESTNUT ST

SPENCER, MA 01562
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,001 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.
3,267 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1844
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

$251K
$236K low$266K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$180,250 · Aug 30, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$21 (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.$175,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$151,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$311,885

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.Conventional
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Knox Trail Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.6 mi
H
David Prouty High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
E
Wire Village SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.7 mi

District: Spencer-East Brookfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01562These 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.109
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.94%
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.6.2%
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.12,315
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.362 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,330
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,868
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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

71 Chestnut 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 97% of homes in Spencer 01562
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Worcester County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Worcester County
  • Among the smallest lots in Worcester County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Worcester County

What homes are worth in Spencer 01562

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

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$222K$818K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Spencer 01562.

How it measures up in Spencer 01562

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Spencer 01562.

Estimated value$251,376
CheaperTypical $428,028Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$251
CheaperTypical $284Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,001 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,629 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size3,267 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.59 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1844
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 71 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpencer 01562Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$251,3763% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25129% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,001 ft²12% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,267 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than18443% of homes2% of homes

About 71 Chestnut St

How much is 71 Chestnut St, Spencer, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 71 Chestnut St, Spencer, MA is $251,376 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $236,332 to $266,420. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 71 Chestnut St, Spencer, MA last sell?

71 Chestnut St, Spencer, MA last sold on Aug 30, 2005 for $180,250, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 71 Chestnut St, Spencer, MA?

71 Chestnut St, Spencer, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,001 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 71 Chestnut St, Spencer, MA built?

71 Chestnut St, Spencer, MA was built in 1844, making it 182 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 71 Chestnut St, Spencer, MA?

71 Chestnut St, Spencer, MA is assigned to Knox Trail Middle School (middle), rated C; David Prouty High School (high), rated D+; Wire Village School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Spencer-East Brookfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 71 Chestnut St, Spencer, MA compare to other homes in Spencer 01562?

Among the 3,927 homes in Spencer 01562, it is worth more than 3% of them ($251,376 against a typical $428,028), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($251 against a typical $284), it is bigger than 12% of them (1,001 ft² against a typical 1,629 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (3,267 ft² against a typical 0.59 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1844 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 3% 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 71 Chestnut St, Spencer, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 71 Chestnut St, Spencer, MA was $21. The county assessed it at $175,400.

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