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8 BUFFUM DAM RD

OXFORD, MA 01540
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,501 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.
1.63 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,580 (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.$374,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$106,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$267,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$357,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$366,880

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
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.1.63
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
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.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

E
Alfred M Chaffee
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.8 mi
H
Oxford High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Oxford Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi

District: Oxford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01540These 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.88
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
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.11,464
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.534 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,522
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,462
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

8 Buffum Dam Rd 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Oxford 01540
  • Older than 91% of homes in Oxford 01540

How it measures up in Oxford 01540

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Oxford 01540.

Living area1,501 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,436 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size1.63 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 8 Buffum Dam Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOxford 01540Worcester County
Living areabigger than1,501 ft²55% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.63 ac86% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than19009% of homes13% of homes

About 8 Buffum Dam Rd

When did 8 Buffum Dam Rd, Oxford, MA last sell?

8 Buffum Dam Rd, Oxford, MA last sold on Apr 13, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 Buffum Dam Rd, Oxford, MA?

8 Buffum Dam Rd, Oxford, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,501 square feet of living space and a 1.63-acre lot.

When was 8 Buffum Dam Rd, Oxford, MA built?

8 Buffum Dam Rd, Oxford, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8 Buffum Dam Rd, Oxford, MA?

8 Buffum Dam Rd, Oxford, MA is assigned to Alfred M Chaffee (elementary); Oxford High School (high), rated D+; Oxford Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Oxford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 Buffum Dam Rd, Oxford, MA compare to other homes in Oxford 01540?

Among the 3,741 homes in Oxford 01540, it is bigger than 55% of them (1,501 ft² against a typical 1,436 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (1.63 ac against a typical 0.53 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1900 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8 Buffum Dam Rd, Oxford, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Buffum Dam Rd, Oxford, MA was $4,580. The county assessed it at $374,500.

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