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$1,413,127$419 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $1,350,000 on Apr 28, 2023

178 LAKE ST

MIDDLETON, MA 01949
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,376 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.
0.66 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2016
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.4M
$1.4M low$1.5M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,350,000 · Apr 28, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,563 (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.$1,224,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$376,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$848,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,451,790

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
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.66
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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

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
Fuller Meadow
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.9 mi
H
Masconomet Regional High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi
M
Masconomet Regional Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.4 mi

District: Middleton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01949These 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.42
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 100.92

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.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,880
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.684 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$149,082
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$187,077
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.58%

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How this home compares

178 Lake 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 93% of homes in Essex County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Middleton 01949

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

This home
$403K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Middleton 01949.

How it measures up in Middleton 01949

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Middleton 01949.

Estimated value$1,413,127
CheaperTypical $832,504Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$419
CheaperTypical $418Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area3,376 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,219 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.66 ac
SmallerTypical 0.93 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built2016
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 178 Lake St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMiddleton 01949Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,413,12790% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41951% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than3,376 ft²86% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.66 ac34% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than201695% of homes98% of homes

About 178 Lake St

How much is 178 Lake St, Middleton, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 178 Lake St, Middleton, MA is $1,413,127 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,350,822 to $1,475,432. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 178 Lake St, Middleton, MA last sell?

178 Lake St, Middleton, MA last sold on Apr 28, 2023 for $1,350,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 178 Lake St, Middleton, MA?

178 Lake St, Middleton, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3,376 square feet of living space and a 0.66-acre lot.

When was 178 Lake St, Middleton, MA built?

178 Lake St, Middleton, MA was built in 2016, making it 10 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 178 Lake St, Middleton, MA?

178 Lake St, Middleton, MA is assigned to Fuller Meadow (elementary); Masconomet Regional High School (high), rated A; Masconomet Regional Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Middleton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 178 Lake St, Middleton, MA compare to other homes in Middleton 01949?

Among the 3,183 homes in Middleton 01949, it is worth more than 90% of them ($1,413,127 against a typical $832,504), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($419 against a typical $418), it is bigger than 86% of them (3,376 ft² against a typical 2,219 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.66 ac against a typical 0.93 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (2016 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 93% 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 178 Lake St, Middleton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Lake St, Middleton, MA was $14,563. The county assessed it at $1,224,800.

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