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159 Franklin St

STONEHAM, MA 02180
2.72 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 198040 units417–978 ft²
$14M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$350K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$419
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

+11.5%vs the Stoneham ZIP median sale $/ft² ($376)

Sales Performance

$265K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
-17.2%
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
1
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
2.5%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+5.6%per yeartypical hold 5.6 yrsfrom 66 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
19871993199820032009201520202025
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
19871993199820032009201520202025

105 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$230K$304K$378K$451K417 ft²529 ft²641 ft²754 ft²866 ft²978 ft²
1 bd2 bd
1 bed
11 units
2 bed
29 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
2 bd · 1 ba · 868 ft²
20 units
2 bd · 1 ba · 978 ft²
9 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 620 ft²
4 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 703 ft²
4 units
One-off layouts
3 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$230K–$230K
1 unit
$268K–$268K
1 unit
$294K–$309K
6 units
$315K–$338K
5 units
$342K–$364K
18 units
$369K–$377K
3 units
$404K–$410K
5 units
$451K–$451K
1 unit

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.38%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.3%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.8.2 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.47%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.35%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$348,397
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$2,935
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.1

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit C2Nov 5, 2025$265,000Unit D3Mar 31, 2025$320,000Unit D2Jun 26, 2024$292,000Unit A6Jan 12, 2024$300,000Unit D1Aug 4, 2023$330,000Unit C3Jul 21, 2023$315,000Unit E5Jul 14, 2023$350,000Unit B4Jun 1, 2023$236,000Unit E8May 12, 2023$310,000Unit E5Feb 1, 2023$236,600

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
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.Roll Tar & Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Stoneham High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Colonial Park Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
M
Central Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Stoneham School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02180These 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.86
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 100.79

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
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.24,074
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,575 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$121,424
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,493
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.58%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

159 Franklin St # A1
2 bd · 1 ba · 868 ft²
$350K
159 Franklin St # B1
2 bd · 1 ba · 868 ft²
$363K
159 Franklin St # C1
2 bd · 1 ba · 868 ft²
$348K
159 Franklin St # D1
2 bd · 1 ba · 868 ft²
$364K
159 Franklin St # E1
2 bd · 1 ba · 868 ft²
$409K
159 Franklin St # A2
1 bd · 1 ba · 540 ft²
$299K
159 Franklin St # B2
1 bd · 1 ba · 620 ft²
$298K
159 Franklin St # C2
1 bd · 1 ba · 620 ft²
$300K
159 Franklin St # D2
1 bd · 1 ba · 620 ft²
$319K
159 Franklin St # E2
1 bd · 1 ba · 620 ft²
$294K
159 Franklin St # A3
1 bd · 1 ba · 417 ft²
$268K
159 Franklin St # B3
2 bd · 1 ba · 978 ft²
$342K
159 Franklin St # C3
2 bd · 1 ba · 978 ft²
$360K
159 Franklin St # D3
2 bd · 1 ba · 978 ft²
$338K
159 Franklin St # E3
2 bd · 1 ba · 978 ft²
$451K
159 Franklin St # A4
2 bd · 1 ba · 868 ft²
$357K
159 Franklin St # B4
2 bd · 1 ba · 868 ft²
$315K
159 Franklin St # C4
2 bd · 1 ba · 868 ft²
$377K
159 Franklin St # D4
2 bd · 1 ba · 868 ft²
$369K
159 Franklin St # E4
2 bd · 1 ba · 868 ft²
$363K
159 Franklin St # A5
2 bd · 1 ba · 868 ft²
$374K
159 Franklin St # B5
2 bd · 1 ba · 868 ft²
$349K
159 Franklin St # C5
2 bd · 1 ba · 868 ft²
$349K
159 Franklin St # D5
2 bd · 1 ba · 868 ft²
$408K
159 Franklin St # E5
2 bd · 1 ba · 868 ft²
$404K
159 Franklin St # A6
2 bd · 1 ba · 978 ft²
$359K
159 Franklin St # B6
2 bd · 1 ba · 978 ft²
$410K
159 Franklin St # C6
2 bd · 1 ba · 978 ft²
$362K
159 Franklin St # D6
2 bd · 1 ba · 978 ft²
$408K
159 Franklin St # E6
2 bd · 1 ba · 978 ft²
$330K
159 Franklin St # A7
1 bd · 1 ba · 437 ft²
$230K
159 Franklin St # B7
1 bd · 1 ba · 703 ft²
$321K
159 Franklin St # C7
1 bd · 1 ba · 703 ft²
$309K
159 Franklin St # D7
1 bd · 1 ba · 703 ft²
$345K
159 Franklin St # E7
1 bd · 1 ba · 703 ft²
$309K
159 Franklin St # A8
2 bd · 1 ba · 868 ft²
$344K
159 Franklin St # B8
2 bd · 1 ba · 868 ft²
$361K
159 Franklin St # C8
2 bd · 1 ba · 868 ft²
$344K
159 Franklin St # D8
2 bd · 1 ba · 868 ft²
$363K
159 Franklin St # E8
2 bd · 1 ba · 868 ft²
$357K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 159 Franklin St

How many units are in 159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA?

159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA has 40 residential units across built in 1980, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 40 units at 159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA is $349,829. That works out to $419 per square foot. Units run from 417 to 978 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA expensive for Stoneham?

Units at 159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA carry a median of $419 per square foot, 11% above the Stoneham median of $376 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA?

1 units at 159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA sold in the last 12 months, out of 105 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 2.5% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $265K.

Have units at 159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA appreciated?

Across 66 repeat sales of the same unit, 159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA returned a median 5.6% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 5.6 years.

What floor plans does 159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA have?

The most common plan at 159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA is a 2-bedroom of 868 square feet, repeated 20 times, with a median estimate of $362,101. TopHap identifies 4 recurring plans in the building.

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