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$269,359$236 / 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 92How 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

178 WELLS AVE

NORTH ADAMS, MA 01247
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,140 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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

$269K
$247K low$291K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,860 (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.$231,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$46,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$184,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$211,500

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.Cape Cod
CountyBerkshire
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
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.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Brayton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.9 mi
M
Drury High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 2.6 mi

District: North Adams School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01247These 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.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.15,194
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.257 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,558
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,518
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°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.50%

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How this home compares

178 Wells Ave 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 76% of homes in Berkshire County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in North Adams 01247
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in North Adams 01247
  • Newer than 70% of homes in North Adams 01247

What homes are worth in North Adams 01247

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

This home
$107K$556K

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in North Adams 01247.

How it measures up in North Adams 01247

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in North Adams 01247.

Estimated value$269,359
CheaperTypical $255,436Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$236
CheaperTypical $174Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area1,140 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,646 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1918Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 178 Wells Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Adams 01247Berkshire County
Estimated valuepricier than$269,35957% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23686% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than1,140 ft²15% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac58% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than195070% of homes47% of homes

About 178 Wells Ave

How much is 178 Wells Ave, North Adams, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 178 Wells Ave, North Adams, MA is $269,359 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $247,223 to $291,495. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 178 Wells Ave, North Adams, MA last sell?

178 Wells Ave, North Adams, MA last sold on Sep 20, 1988, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 178 Wells Ave, North Adams, MA?

178 Wells Ave, North Adams, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,140 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 178 Wells Ave, North Adams, MA built?

178 Wells Ave, North Adams, MA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 178 Wells Ave, North Adams, MA?

178 Wells Ave, North Adams, MA is assigned to Brayton Elementary School (elementary); Drury High School (middle), rated D. All sit in North Adams School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 178 Wells Ave, North Adams, MA compare to other homes in North Adams 01247?

Among the 4,728 homes in North Adams 01247, it is worth more than 57% of them ($269,359 against a typical $255,436), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($236 against a typical $174), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,140 ft² against a typical 1,646 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 70% of them (1950 against a typical 1918). Measured against all of Berkshire County, it is worth more than 24% 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 Wells Ave, North Adams, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Wells Ave, North Adams, MA was $3,860. The county assessed it at $231,000.

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