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$538,102$234 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

171 SHORES ST

TAUNTON, MA 02780
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,296 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.
871 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1730
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$538K
$508K low$568K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,341 (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.$396,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$63,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$333,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$731,595

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Edmund Hatch Bennett SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.7 mi
M
Benjamin A. Friedman Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–7 · 1.5 mi
H
Taunton High SchoolD-
High · Grades 8–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Taunton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02780These 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.109
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 100.62

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.53,999
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,428 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,724
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,415
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

171 Shores 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 more than 67% of homes in Taunton 02780
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Taunton 02780
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Taunton 02780
  • Among the smallest lots in Taunton 02780
  • Among the oldest homes in Taunton 02780

What homes are worth in Taunton 02780

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

This home
$243K$799K

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Taunton 02780.

How it measures up in Taunton 02780

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Taunton 02780.

Estimated value$538,102
CheaperTypical $479,021Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$234
CheaperTypical $320Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area2,296 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size871 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1730
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 171 Shores St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTaunton 02780Bristol County
Estimated valuepricier than$538,10267% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2346% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than2,296 ft²80% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than871 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than1730almost no homesalmost no homes

About 171 Shores St

How much is 171 Shores St, Taunton, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 171 Shores St, Taunton, MA is $538,102 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $508,009 to $568,195. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 171 Shores St, Taunton, MA last sell?

171 Shores St, Taunton, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 171 Shores St, Taunton, MA?

171 Shores St, Taunton, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,296 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 171 Shores St, Taunton, MA built?

171 Shores St, Taunton, MA was built in 1730, making it 296 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 171 Shores St, Taunton, MA?

171 Shores St, Taunton, MA is assigned to Edmund Hatch Bennett School (elementary), rated D+; Benjamin A. Friedman Middle School (middle), rated B-; Taunton High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Taunton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 171 Shores St, Taunton, MA compare to other homes in Taunton 02780?

Among the 14,126 homes in Taunton 02780, it is worth more than 67% of them ($538,102 against a typical $479,021), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($234 against a typical $320), it is bigger than 80% of them (2,296 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (871 ft² against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1730 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Bristol County, it is worth more than 54% 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 171 Shores St, Taunton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 171 Shores St, Taunton, MA was $4,341. The county assessed it at $396,800.

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