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8 COTTAGE COLONY

DOUGLAS, MA 01516
1
Beds
0
Baths
926 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.
4,321 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
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.$43 (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.$328,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$261,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$66,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$535,325

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.54 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Rustic
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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
Douglas Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 2.6 mi
M
Douglas Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 mi
H
Douglas High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi

District: Douglas School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01516These 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.56
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.3%
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.9,300
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.243 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$127,552
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,139
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

8 Cottage Colony 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.

  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Douglas 01516
  • Among the smallest lots in Douglas 01516
  • Older than 90% of homes in Douglas 01516

How it measures up in Douglas 01516

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Douglas 01516.

Living area926 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,915 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size4,321 ft²
SmallerTypical 2.07 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 8 Cottage Colony ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDouglas 01516Worcester County
Living areabigger than926 ft²5% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,321 ft²almost no homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than192010% of homes20% of homes

About 8 Cottage Colony

When did 8 Cottage Colony, Douglas, MA last sell?

8 Cottage Colony, Douglas, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 Cottage Colony, Douglas, MA?

8 Cottage Colony, Douglas, MA has 1 bedrooms, 926 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 8 Cottage Colony, Douglas, MA built?

8 Cottage Colony, Douglas, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a rustic home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8 Cottage Colony, Douglas, MA?

8 Cottage Colony, Douglas, MA is assigned to Douglas Primary School (elementary); Douglas Middle School (middle), rated B; Douglas High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Douglas School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 Cottage Colony, Douglas, MA compare to other homes in Douglas 01516?

Among the 3,315 homes in Douglas 01516, it is bigger than 5% of them (926 ft² against a typical 1,915 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (4,321 ft² against a typical 2.07 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1920 against a typical 1990). 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 Cottage Colony, Douglas, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Cottage Colony, Douglas, MA was $43. The county assessed it at $328,300.

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