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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $220,000 on Aug 31, 2023

12 HIGHLAND AVE

RUSSELL, MA 01071
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,796 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$220,000 · Aug 31, 2023
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$228,000
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC · R · recorded May 6, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,031 (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.$220,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$78,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$141,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$220,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyHampden
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.1975
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
Littleville Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.0 mi
M
Gateway Regional Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 mi
H
Gateway Regional High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.1 mi

District: Gateway School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01071These 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.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,574
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.91 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,109
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$114,260
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

How this home compares

12 Highland Ave 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 smaller lot than 83% of homes in Russell 01071
  • Older than 68% of homes in Russell 01071

How it measures up in Russell 01071

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Russell 01071.

Living area1,796 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 1.4 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 12 Highland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRussell 01071Hampden County
Living areabigger than1,796 ft²58% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac17% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than195032% of homes39% of homes

About 12 Highland Ave

When did 12 Highland Ave, Russell, MA last sell?

12 Highland Ave, Russell, MA last sold on Aug 31, 2023 for $220,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12 Highland Ave, Russell, MA?

12 Highland Ave, Russell, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,796 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 12 Highland Ave, Russell, MA built?

12 Highland Ave, Russell, MA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12 Highland Ave, Russell, MA?

12 Highland Ave, Russell, MA is assigned to Littleville Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Gateway Regional Middle School (middle); Gateway Regional High School (high), rated C. All sit in Gateway School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12 Highland Ave, Russell, MA compare to other homes in Russell 01071?

Among the 586 homes in Russell 01071, it is bigger than 58% of them (1,796 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 1.4 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1950 against a typical 1970). 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 Highland Ave, Russell, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Highland Ave, Russell, MA was $4,031. The county assessed it at $220,300.

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