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$492,404$391 / 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 $150,000 on Feb 20, 2002

17 JAMES ST

NORTON, MA 02766
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,260 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$492K
$461K low$524K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$150,000 · Feb 20, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,865 (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.$452,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$181,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$271,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$430,700

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Raised Ranch
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.1972
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
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.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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 · 1.6 mi
H
Norton High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi
M
Norton Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 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

17 James 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.

  • Worth less than 65% of homes in Norton 02766
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Norton 02766
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Bristol County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Norton 02766
  • Older than 65% 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
$318K$985K

This home is worth more than 35% 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$492,404
CheaperTypical $550,290Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$391
CheaperTypical $340Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,260 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.71 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 17 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorton 02766Bristol County
Estimated valuepricier than$492,40435% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39173% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,260 ft²29% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac25% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than197035% of homes54% of homes

About 17 James St

How much is 17 James St, Norton, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 James St, Norton, MA is $492,404 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $461,050 to $523,758. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 James St, Norton, MA last sell?

17 James St, Norton, MA last sold on Feb 20, 2002 for $150,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17 James St, Norton, MA?

17 James St, Norton, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,260 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 17 James St, Norton, MA built?

17 James St, Norton, MA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17 James St, Norton, MA?

17 James 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 17 James St, Norton, MA compare to other homes in Norton 02766?

Among the 5,868 homes in Norton 02766, it is worth more than 35% of them ($492,404 against a typical $550,290), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($391 against a typical $340), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,260 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.71 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1970 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Bristol County, it is worth more than 42% 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 17 James St, Norton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 James St, Norton, MA was $5,865. The county assessed it at $452,200.

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