Off Market Sep 2006 for $254K

$443,402

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,939/mo

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1,864

sq ft

242 Charlton Rd, Spencer, MA 01562

About this home

Don't judge this book by its cover. Spacious and meticulously maintained is this 3 bedroom 3 bath ranch with cathedraled front to back living room/dining room open to kitchen with sliders to deck. Home is freshly painted with new ceramic tile, hardwood floors, carpeting and some updated electrical and plumbing. Tasetfully finished lower level familyroom with 1/2 bath, wet bar and wood stove. Basement walks out to beautifully landscaped yard. Close to Mass Pike/Rt 20/9. Motivated Seller!!!!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1987Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$238Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Gayle Prest • Mattei Realty

Bought with Donna Plouffe • RE/MAX Prof Associates

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•Source:MLS PIN #70397889

Redfin Estimate

$443,402

$189K since sold in September 2006$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 25.3% lower than the average sale price ($594K) of 5 comparable homes.

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$560,000
A
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SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$770,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,127 sq ft
37 Wilson Ave, Spencer, MA 01562
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$499,000
C
3 beds3 baths1,644 sq ft
39 Hiland Rd, Charlton, MA 01507
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$539,900
D
3 beds2 baths1,966 sq ft
187 Center Depot, Charlton, MA 01507
SOLD MAR 17, 2026
$599,900
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,976 sq ft
5 Glen Echo Shore Rd, Charlton, MA 01507

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Market trends in 01562, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.8%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$435K

$188 MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

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2 beds2 baths1,508 sq ft
6 Wilson Ave, Spencer, MA 01562
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4 beds3.5 baths2,632 sq ft
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OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 1:30PM
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Sale history for 242 Charlton Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70397889

Sep 28, 2006

Sold

$254,500

$137/sq ft

Sep 5, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Jun 1, 2006

Listed

$259,900

$139/sq ft

MLS PIN #30648944

Nov 22, 2002

Sold

$165,000

$89/sq ft

Oct 31, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Sep 19, 2002

Listed

$169,900

$91/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 27, 1988

Sold

$128,000

$69/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$3,606 (+1.4%)

$43,200 + $255,800

$299,000

2022

$3,557 (+3.9%)

$39,300 + $231,000

$270,300

2021

$3,424 (+6.3%)

$39,300 + $204,600

$243,900

2020

$3,222 (+5.6%)

$39,300 + $188,900

$228,200

2019

$3,052 (+16.8%)

$32,300 + $187,900

$220,200

2018

$2,612 (+2.8%)

$41,300 + $153,300

$194,600

2017

$2,542 (+2.7%)

$39,300 + $142,500

$181,800

2016

$2,475 (+7.2%)

$39,300 + $133,900

$173,200

2014

$2,308 (+2.3%)

$45,000 + $130,500

$175,500

2013

$2,256 (+3.5%)

$45,000 + $131,700

$176,700

2012

$2,180 (+2.8%)

$45,000 + $132,500

$177,500

2011

$2,121 (+1.9%)

$59,100 + $132,500

$191,600

2010

$2,081 (+4.6%)

$63,600 + $148,300

$211,900

2009

$1,989

$73,800 + $153,500

$227,300

Tax history for 242 Charlton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$3,606 (+1.4%)

$43,200 + $255,800

$299,000

2022

$3,557 (+3.9%)

$39,300 + $231,000

$270,300

2021

$3,424 (+6.3%)

$39,300 + $204,600

$243,900

2020

$3,222 (+5.6%)

$39,300 + $188,900

$228,200

2019

$3,052 (+16.8%)

$32,300 + $187,900

$220,200

2018

$2,612 (+2.8%)

$41,300 + $153,300

$194,600

2017

$2,542 (+2.7%)

$39,300 + $142,500

$181,800

2016

$2,475 (+7.2%)

$39,300 + $133,900

$173,200

2014

$2,308 (+2.3%)

$45,000 + $130,500

$175,500

2013

$2,256 (+3.5%)

$45,000 + $131,700

$176,700

2012

$2,180 (+2.8%)

$45,000 + $132,500

$177,500

2011

$2,121 (+1.9%)

$59,100 + $132,500

$191,600

2010

$2,081 (+4.6%)

$63,600 + $148,300

$211,900

2009

$1,989

$73,800 + $153,500

$227,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,248

Year built

1987

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Worcester County

APN

1690417

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 99
Length: 9
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement

Living Room Information
Area: 442
Length: 17
Width: 26
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 768
Length: 24
Width: 32
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Half

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 110
Length: 10
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Radon Remediation System

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Interior Features: Wet Bar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,864
Foundation Area: 1,200
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Modular
StructureType: House
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: white
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Storage

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,549
Tax Year: 2005

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Water Source: Private, Private Water
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Wood

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Rte 9 West left onto Rt 31 (Rt 31 is Charlton Road)
UnparsedAddress: 242 Charlton Road, Spencer MA 01562

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 1690417

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Knox Trail Junior High School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi

4/10

David Prouty High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi

3/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 91° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$422,000 – $510,000

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Home values near 242 Charlton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
228 Charlton Rd, Spencer, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2660 Sq. Ft.	$539,234
236 Charlton Rd, Spencer, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$337,783

Address	Redfin Estimate
230 Charlton Rd, Spencer, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2192 Sq. Ft.	$488,666
238 Charlton Rd, Spencer, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$412,087

Address	Redfin Estimate
232 Charlton Rd, Spencer, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1872 Sq. Ft.	$578,399
240 Charlton Rd, Spencer, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$499,342

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