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$204,332$299 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $145,000 on Aug 31, 2020

17 TAFT ST

PALMER, MA 01069
1
Beds
1
Baths
684 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1944
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.

Valuation

$204K
$182K low$227K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$145,000 · Aug 31, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,570 (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.$141,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$91,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$127,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$236,075

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.Ranch
CountyHAMPDEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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
Old Mill PondD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.4 mi
M
Palmer High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Palmer School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01069These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,418
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.344 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,410
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,368
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

17 Taft 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 97% of homes in Palmer 01069
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Hampden County
  • Among the smallest homes in Palmer 01069
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Palmer 01069
  • Older than 70% of homes in Palmer 01069

What homes are worth in Palmer 01069

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

This home
$188K$639K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Palmer 01069.

How it measures up in Palmer 01069

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Palmer 01069.

Estimated value$204,332
CheaperTypical $336,948Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$299
CheaperTypical $243Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area684 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,474 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.67 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1944
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 17 Taft St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePalmer 01069Hampden County
Estimated valuepricier than$204,3323% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29984% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than684 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac3% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than194430% of homes32% of homes

About 17 Taft St

How much is 17 Taft St, Palmer, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Taft St, Palmer, MA is $204,332 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $181,930 to $226,734. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Taft St, Palmer, MA last sell?

17 Taft St, Palmer, MA last sold on Aug 31, 2020 for $145,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17 Taft St, Palmer, MA?

17 Taft St, Palmer, MA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 684 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 17 Taft St, Palmer, MA built?

17 Taft St, Palmer, MA was built in 1944, making it 82 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17 Taft St, Palmer, MA?

17 Taft St, Palmer, MA is assigned to Old Mill Pond (elementary), rated D+; Palmer High School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Palmer School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Taft St, Palmer, MA compare to other homes in Palmer 01069?

Among the 3,192 homes in Palmer 01069, it is worth more than 3% of them ($204,332 against a typical $336,948), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($299 against a typical $243), it is bigger than almost none of them (684 ft² against a typical 1,474 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.67 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1944 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Hampden County, it is worth more than 5% 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 Taft St, Palmer, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Taft St, Palmer, MA was $2,570. The county assessed it at $141,600.

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