For sale

Price cut: $20K (10/4)

$389,900

17 Highland St, Spencer, MA 01562

4beds

2,059sqft

$2,774/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1887

6,850 Square Feet Lot

$388,800 Zestimate^®

$189/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

New windowsAmple living spaceNew roofFour bedroomsGenerous layoutNew exterior doors

Welcome to 17 Highland Street! This spacious 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers approximately 2,059 square feet of living space situated on a generous 6850 square foot lot and features an impressive list of recent updates.Major improvements include new windows (2025), new exterior doors(2025), a new roof (2026), a new gas meter (2019), and a new electrical panel (2019)—providing buyers with several important updates already completed. The home's generous layout offers plenty of room to accommodate a variety of needs, with four bedrooms and ample living space to make your own.Conveniently located in Spencer, this property presents an excellent opportunity for buyers looking for space, value, and significant recent improvements. Come see the possibilities at 17 Highland Street and make this home your own!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Level: First
Area: 156
Dimensions: 13 x 12

Bedroom 2

Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
Level: Second
Area: 280
Dimensions: 14 x 20

Bedroom 3

Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
Level: Second
Area: 210
Dimensions: 15 x 14

Bedroom 4

Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Attic Access
Level: Second
Area: 110
Dimensions: 11 x 10

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Laminate, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Level: First
Area: 80
Dimensions: 8 x 10

Bathroom 2

Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Level: Second
Area: 126
Dimensions: 9 x 14

Family room

Features: Flooring - Wood
Level: First
Area: 156
Dimensions: 12 x 13

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Laminate, Pantry, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
Level: First
Area: 273
Dimensions: 21 x 13

Living room

Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood, Cable Hookup
Level: First
Area: 299
Dimensions: 13 x 23

Office

Features: Flooring - Laminate
Level: First
Area: 70
Dimensions: 7 x 10

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Office, Mud Room, Walk-up Attic
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Laminate
Doors: Insulated Doors
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Dirt Floor,Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,059
Total interior livable area: 2,059 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,059

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Off Street, Paved
Uncovered spaces: 3

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No

Features

Patio & porch: Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered
Exterior features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Garden, Stone Wall
Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

Lot

Size: 6,850 Square Feet
Features: Corner Lot

Details

Parcel number: M:0U14 B:0072 L:0000,1693257
Zoning: VR

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Brick/Mortar
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1887

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Knob & Tube Wiring
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Green energy

Energy generation: Solar

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Bike Path, Public School
Subdivision: Worcester County

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Spencer

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $189/sqft
Tax assessed value: $379,300
Annual tax amount: $4,165
Date on market: 9/21/2026
Listing terms: Contract

Estimated market value

$388,800

$369,000 - $408,000

$3,077/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/4/2026	Price change	$389,900-4.9%$189/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73580543 Report a problem
9/22/2026	Listed for sale	$409,900+28.1%$199/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73580543 Report a problem
8/25/2023	Sold	$320,000+6.7%$155/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73116120 Report a problem
5/25/2023	Listed for sale	$299,900+39.5%$146/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73116120 Report a problem
11/14/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: MLS PIN #72911575 Report a problem
10/21/2021	Listed for sale	$215,000+14.4%$104/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #72911575 Report a problem
10/11/2007	Sold	$188,000$91/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,696 +7.8%	$314,800 +5%
2024	$3,429 +5.6%	$299,700 +11.3%
2023	$3,248 +4%	$269,300 +13.5%
2022	$3,122 +1.6%	$237,200 +8.4%
2021	$3,072 +5.9%	$218,800 +6.5%
2020	$2,900 +6.3%	$205,400 +4.3%
2019	$2,729 +17.3%	$196,900 +13.6%
2018	$2,327 +1.9%	$173,400 +6.1%
2017	$2,284 +21.4%	$163,400 +24.2%
2016	$1,881 +2%	$131,600 -2.5%
2015	$1,845 +3.9%	$135,000
2014	$1,775 +2.7%	$135,000 -0.3%
2013	$1,729 +2.5%	$135,400 -1.5%
2012	$1,687 +0.7%	$137,400 -9.2%
2011	$1,676 -2.4%	$151,400 -13.4%
2010	$1,717 +15.2%	$174,800 +2.6%
2009	$1,490 +8.1%	$170,300 -2.1%
2008	$1,378 -13.4%	$174,000 -15.5%
2007	$1,591 -5%	$205,800 +4.3%
2006	$1,675 +14.2%	$197,300 +17%
2005	$1,467 +12.1%	$168,600 +8.2%
2004	$1,309 +5.3%	$155,800 +56.3%
2003	$1,243 +10.6%	$99,700
2001	$1,124 +36.6%	$99,700 +49.3%
2000	$823 +8.4%	$66,800 -2.6%
1997	$759	$68,600