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$300,000$556 / 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 96How 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 $300,000 on Sep 8, 2026

159 FRANKLIN ST

STONEHAM, MA 02180
Building report
1
Beds
1
Baths
540 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.
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.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Pre-foreclosure (NOS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
Auction scheduled for Nov 19, 2025.

Valuation

$300K
$287K low$313K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300,000 · Sep 8, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,486 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$247,100 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$247,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$221,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$284,363

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

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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 SchoolB
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%

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How this home compares

159 Franklin 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Stoneham 02180
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Stoneham 02180
  • Among the smallest homes in Stoneham 02180
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Stoneham 02180

What homes are worth in Stoneham 02180

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

This home
$342K$1.3M

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Stoneham 02180.

How it measures up in Stoneham 02180

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Stoneham 02180.

Estimated value$300,000
CheaperTypical $775,446Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$556
CheaperTypical $436Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area540 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,848 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2.72 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 159 Franklin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStoneham 02180Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$300,000almost no homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$55692% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than540 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than2.72 ac87% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than198076% of homes72% of homes

About 159 Franklin St

How much is 159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA is $300,000 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $286,820 to $313,180. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA last sell?

159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA last sold on Sep 8, 2026 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA?

159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 540 square feet of living space.

When was 159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA built?

159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA?

159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA is assigned to Stoneham High School (high), rated B; Colonial Park Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Central Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Stoneham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA compare to other homes in Stoneham 02180?

Among the 7,338 homes in Stoneham 02180, it is worth more than almost none of them ($300,000 against a typical $775,446), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($556 against a typical $436), it is bigger than almost none of them (540 ft² against a typical 1,848 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (2.72 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (1980 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 3% 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 159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA was $2,486. The county assessed it at $247,100.

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