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$499,877$349 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $260,000 on Feb 12, 2016

12 ESSEX ST

NORTON, MA 02766
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,434 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.
1.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$500K
$472K low$527K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$260,000 · Feb 12, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$53 (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.$407,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$193,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$213,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$480,320

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyBRISTOL
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1969
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.52
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.

E
L.G Nourse Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 2.3 mi
H
Norton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi
M
Norton Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi

District: Norton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02766These 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.63
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

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.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
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.19,058
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.656 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$120,236
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$139,499
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.52%

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How this home compares

12 Essex 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Bristol County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Norton 02766

What homes are worth in Norton 02766

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$317K$982K

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Norton 02766.

How it measures up in Norton 02766

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Norton 02766.

Estimated value$499,877
CheaperTypical $548,948Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$349
CheaperTypical $340Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,434 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,599 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size1.52 ac
SmallerTypical 0.7 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 12 Essex St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorton 02766Bristol County
Estimated valuepricier than$499,87738% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34954% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than1,434 ft²43% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.52 ac80% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than195420% of homes38% of homes

About 12 Essex St

How much is 12 Essex St, Norton, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12 Essex St, Norton, MA is $499,877 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $472,328 to $527,426. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12 Essex St, Norton, MA last sell?

12 Essex St, Norton, MA last sold on Feb 12, 2016 for $260,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12 Essex St, Norton, MA?

12 Essex St, Norton, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,434 square feet of living space and a 1.52-acre lot.

When was 12 Essex St, Norton, MA built?

12 Essex St, Norton, MA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12 Essex St, Norton, MA?

12 Essex St, Norton, MA is assigned to L.G Nourse Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Norton High School (high), rated C+; Norton Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Norton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12 Essex St, Norton, MA compare to other homes in Norton 02766?

Among the 5,868 homes in Norton 02766, it is worth more than 38% of them ($499,877 against a typical $548,948), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($349 against a typical $340), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,434 ft² against a typical 1,599 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (1.52 ac against a typical 0.7 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1954 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Bristol County, it is worth more than 44% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12 Essex St, Norton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Essex St, Norton, MA was $53. The county assessed it at $407,400.

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