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$611,570$320 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

86 FOREST ST

WORCESTER, MA 01609
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,910 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.
0.51 ac
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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$612K
$560K low$664K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,656 (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.$651,844 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$300,544
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$351,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$633,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$599,236

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.52 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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.51
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(10)

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.

M
Forest Grove Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Nelson PlaceC-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.6 mi
H
Doherty Memorial High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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

86 Forest 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.

  • Worth more than 73% of homes in Worcester County
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Worcester 01609
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Forest Grove
  • Older than 89% of homes in Forest Grove

What homes are worth in Worcester 01609

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

This home
$198K$1M

This home is worth more than 58% of homes in Worcester 01609.

How it measures up in Worcester 01609

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

Estimated value$611,570
CheaperTypical $571,275Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$320
CheaperTypical $292Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,910 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,130 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.51 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1942Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 86 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest GroveWorcester 01609Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$611,57060% of homes58% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32057% of homes69% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than1,910 ft²54% of homes41% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.51 ac79% of homes72% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than192011% of homes34% of homes20% of homes

About 86 Forest St

How much is 86 Forest St, Worcester, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 86 Forest St, Worcester, MA is $611,570 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $559,637 to $663,503. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 86 Forest St, Worcester, MA last sell?

86 Forest St, Worcester, MA last sold on Oct 29, 2004, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 86 Forest St, Worcester, MA?

86 Forest St, Worcester, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,910 square feet of living space and a 0.51-acre lot.

When was 86 Forest St, Worcester, MA built?

86 Forest St, Worcester, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 86 Forest St, Worcester, MA?

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

How does 86 Forest St, Worcester, MA compare to other homes in Worcester 01609?

Among the 3,878 homes in Worcester 01609, it is worth more than 58% of them ($611,570 against a typical $571,275), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($320 against a typical $292), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,910 ft² against a typical 2,130 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.51 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1920 against a typical 1942). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 73% 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 86 Forest St, Worcester, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 86 Forest St, Worcester, MA was $8,656. The county assessed it at $651,844.

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