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Last sold for $62,000 on Nov 14, 2025

979 CHESTNUT ST

ATHOL, MA 01331
0
Baths
480 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.
6.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$62,000 · Nov 14, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$872 (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.$68,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$68,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$89,395

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.161 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.area not mapped

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 - Vacant Land
CountyWORCESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.20
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

H
Athol High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Athol Community Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.0 mi
M
Athol - Royalston Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Athol-Royalston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01331These 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.142
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,781
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.234 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,680
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,102
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

979 Chestnut 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 smallest homes in Worcester County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Athol 01331

How it measures up in Athol 01331

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Athol 01331.

Living area480 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,432 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size6.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

How 979 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAthol 01331Worcester County
Living areabigger than480 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than6.2 ac93% of homes93% of homes

About 979 Chestnut St

When did 979 Chestnut St, Athol, MA last sell?

979 Chestnut St, Athol, MA last sold on Nov 14, 2025 for $62,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 979 Chestnut St, Athol, MA?

979 Chestnut St, Athol, MA has 480 square feet of living space and a 6.20-acre lot.

What schools serve 979 Chestnut St, Athol, MA?

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

How does 979 Chestnut St, Athol, MA compare to other homes in Athol 01331?

Among the 4,903 homes in Athol 01331, it is bigger than almost none of them (480 ft² against a typical 1,432 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 93% of them (6.2 ac against a typical 0.51 ac). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 979 Chestnut St, Athol, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Chestnut St, Athol, MA was $872. The county assessed it at $68,600.

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