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$553,054$280 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

78 PRESCOTT ST

WEST BOYLSTON, MA 01583
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,978 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.
4.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1824
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$553K
$518K low$588K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,133 (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.$490,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$187,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$303,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$472,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$458,556

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.4.30
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Major Edwards Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
M
West Boylston Junior/Senior High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 1.0 mi

District: West Boylston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01583These 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.62
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,247
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.550 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,254
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,385
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

78 Prescott 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in West Boylston 01583
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in West Boylston 01583
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in West Boylston 01583
  • Among the oldest homes in Worcester County

What homes are worth in West Boylston 01583

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

This home
$294K$991K

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in West Boylston 01583.

How it measures up in West Boylston 01583

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Boylston 01583.

Estimated value$553,054
CheaperTypical $515,191Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$280
CheaperTypical $329Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,978 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,542 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size4.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.69 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1824
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 78 Prescott St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Boylston 01583Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$553,05461% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28020% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than1,978 ft²68% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.3 ac97% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than18242% of homesalmost no homes

About 78 Prescott St

How much is 78 Prescott St, West Boylston, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Prescott St, West Boylston, MA is $553,054 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $518,259 to $587,849. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Prescott St, West Boylston, MA last sell?

78 Prescott St, West Boylston, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 Prescott St, West Boylston, MA?

78 Prescott St, West Boylston, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,978 square feet of living space and a 4.30-acre lot.

When was 78 Prescott St, West Boylston, MA built?

78 Prescott St, West Boylston, MA was built in 1824, making it 202 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78 Prescott St, West Boylston, MA?

78 Prescott St, West Boylston, MA is assigned to Major Edwards Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; West Boylston Junior/Senior High School (middle), rated B+. All sit in West Boylston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Prescott St, West Boylston, MA compare to other homes in West Boylston 01583?

Among the 2,585 homes in West Boylston 01583, it is worth more than 61% of them ($553,054 against a typical $515,191), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($280 against a typical $329), it is bigger than 68% of them (1,978 ft² against a typical 1,542 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (4.3 ac against a typical 0.69 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1824 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 64% 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 Prescott St, West Boylston, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Prescott St, West Boylston, MA was $7,133. The county assessed it at $490,900.

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