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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $140,000 on Feb 22, 2017

79 LAUREL ST

ATHOL, MA 01331
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,001 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$140,000 · Feb 22, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,855 (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.$225,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$186,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$216,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$287,155

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
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

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

H
Athol High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
E
Athol Community Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.7 mi
M
Athol - Royalston Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.8 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

79 Laurel 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.

  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Athol 01331
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Athol 01331
  • Older than 84% of homes in Worcester County

How it measures up in Athol 01331

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

Living area2,001 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,432 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 79 Laurel St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthol 01331Worcester County
Living areabigger than2,001 ft²79% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac35% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than191024% of homes16% of homes

About 79 Laurel St

When did 79 Laurel St, Athol, MA last sell?

79 Laurel St, Athol, MA last sold on Feb 22, 2017 for $140,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 79 Laurel St, Athol, MA?

79 Laurel St, Athol, MA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,001 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 79 Laurel St, Athol, MA built?

79 Laurel St, Athol, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 79 Laurel St, Athol, MA?

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

How does 79 Laurel St, Athol, MA compare to other homes in Athol 01331?

Among the 4,903 homes in Athol 01331, it is bigger than 79% of them (2,001 ft² against a typical 1,432 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1910 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 79 Laurel St, Athol, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Laurel St, Athol, MA was $2,855. The county assessed it at $225,300.

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