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Last sold for $710,000 on Aug 6, 1997

79 WEST ST

WORCESTER, MA 01609
0
Baths
20,713 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$710,000 · Aug 6, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$61,191 (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.$4,639,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,310,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,329,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,221,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.High Rise
CountyWorcester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Tar & Gravel
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(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.

E
Elm Park CommunityC-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.1 mi
H
Doherty Memorial High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Forest Grove Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Worcester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01609These 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.104
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,689
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,467 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,029
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,093
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

79 West 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Elm Park
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Worcester County
  • Older than 78% of homes in Worcester County

How it measures up in Worcester 01609

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Worcester 01609.

Living area20,713 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,121 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 79 West St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElm ParkWorcester 01609Worcester County
Living areabigger than20,713 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac72% of homes30% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than192572% of homes37% of homes22% of homes

About 79 West St

When did 79 West St, Worcester, MA last sell?

79 West St, Worcester, MA last sold on Aug 6, 1997 for $710,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 79 West St, Worcester, MA?

79 West St, Worcester, MA has 20,713 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 79 West St, Worcester, MA built?

79 West St, Worcester, MA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a high rise home. The building has 4 stories.

What schools serve 79 West St, Worcester, MA?

79 West St, Worcester, MA is assigned to Elm Park Community (elementary), rated C-; Doherty Memorial High School (high), rated C; Forest Grove Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Worcester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 79 West St, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01609?

Among the 3,878 homes in Worcester 01609, it is bigger than almost all of them (20,713 ft² against a typical 2,121 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1925 against a typical 1944). 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 West St, Worcester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 West St, Worcester, MA was $61,191. The county assessed it at $4,639,200.

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