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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $269,900 on May 22, 2019

879 MAIN ST

LEICESTER, MA 01524
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,208 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.
0.36 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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$269,900 · May 22, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$44 (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.$375,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$66,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$308,500

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.0.36
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

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.

M
Leicester Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Leicester High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Leicester Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.7 mi

District: Leicester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01524These 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.61
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 100.56

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.2%
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.7,010
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.413 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,627
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,656
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

879 Main 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 74% of homes in Leicester 01524
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Leicester 01524
  • Older than 92% of homes in Leicester 01524

How it measures up in Leicester 01524

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Leicester 01524.

Living area2,208 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,700 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.63 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 879 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLeicester 01524Worcester County
Living areabigger than2,208 ft²74% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac32% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than19008% of homes13% of homes

About 879 Main St

When did 879 Main St, Leicester, MA last sell?

879 Main St, Leicester, MA last sold on May 22, 2019 for $269,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 879 Main St, Leicester, MA?

879 Main St, Leicester, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,208 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 879 Main St, Leicester, MA built?

879 Main St, Leicester, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 879 Main St, Leicester, MA?

879 Main St, Leicester, MA is assigned to Leicester Middle School (middle), rated C+; Leicester High School (high), rated C-; Leicester Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Leicester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 879 Main St, Leicester, MA compare to other homes in Leicester 01524?

Among the 2,314 homes in Leicester 01524, it is bigger than 74% of them (2,208 ft² against a typical 1,700 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.63 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1900 against a typical 1965). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 879 Main St, Leicester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 879 Main St, Leicester, MA was $44. The county assessed it at $375,300.

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