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$512,508$238 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

78 ERNEST AVE

WORCESTER, MA 01604
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,152 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$513K
$478K low$547K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,231 (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.$619,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$125,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$494,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$612,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$516,034

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.0.40
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Pool
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(3)

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
North High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Worcester East Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Lake ViewB
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.1 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

78 Ernest 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 more than 90% of homes in Grafton Hill
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Grafton Hill
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Grafton Hill
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Grafton Hill
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Worcester 01604

What homes are worth in Worcester 01604

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

This home
$227K$677K

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Worcester 01604.

How it measures up in Worcester 01604

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

Estimated value$512,508
CheaperTypical $395,212Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$238
CheaperTypical $293Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area2,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,502 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 78 Ernest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGrafton HillWorcester 01604Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$512,50890% of homes87% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2388% of homes10% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than2,152 ft²79% of homes74% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac93% of homes83% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than199078% of homes82% of homes73% of homes

About 78 Ernest Ave

How much is 78 Ernest Ave, Worcester, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Ernest Ave, Worcester, MA is $512,508 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $478,348 to $546,668. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Ernest Ave, Worcester, MA last sell?

78 Ernest Ave, Worcester, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 Ernest Ave, Worcester, MA?

78 Ernest Ave, Worcester, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,152 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 78 Ernest Ave, Worcester, MA built?

78 Ernest Ave, Worcester, MA was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 78 Ernest Ave, Worcester, MA?

78 Ernest Ave, Worcester, MA is assigned to North High School (high), rated F; Worcester East Middle School (middle), rated D-; Lake View (elementary), rated B. All sit in Worcester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Ernest Ave, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01604?

Among the 9,106 homes in Worcester 01604, it is worth more than 87% of them ($512,508 against a typical $395,212), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($238 against a typical $293), it is bigger than 74% of them (2,152 ft² against a typical 1,502 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1990 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 58% 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 78 Ernest Ave, Worcester, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Ernest Ave, Worcester, MA was $8,231. The county assessed it at $619,800.

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