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$542,482$458 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $295,000 on Aug 30, 2013

178 WEST ST

WALPOLE, MA 02081
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,184 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
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

$542K
$523K low$562K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$295,000 · Aug 30, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,160 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$494,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$271,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$223,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$483,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$570,314

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.Conventional
CountyNORFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
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(2)

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.

H
Walpole High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Elm Street SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi

District: Walpole School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02081These 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.27
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.2%
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.20,697
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,190 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$154,284
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$180,354
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

178 West 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 84% of homes in Walpole 02081
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Walpole 02081
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Walpole 02081
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Walpole 02081
  • Among the oldest homes in Walpole 02081

What homes are worth in Walpole 02081

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

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$396K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 16% of homes in Walpole 02081.

How it measures up in Walpole 02081

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Walpole 02081.

Estimated value$542,482
CheaperTypical $720,227Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$458
CheaperTypical $406Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,184 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,797 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.6 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 178 West St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWalpole 02081Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$542,48216% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45875% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than1,184 ft²13% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac13% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than1880almost no homes3% of homes

About 178 West St

How much is 178 West St, Walpole, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 178 West St, Walpole, MA is $542,482 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $522,763 to $562,201. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 178 West St, Walpole, MA last sell?

178 West St, Walpole, MA last sold on Aug 30, 2013 for $295,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 178 West St, Walpole, MA?

178 West St, Walpole, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,184 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 178 West St, Walpole, MA built?

178 West St, Walpole, MA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 178 West St, Walpole, MA?

178 West St, Walpole, MA is assigned to Walpole High School (high), rated B+; Elm Street School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Walpole School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 178 West St, Walpole, MA compare to other homes in Walpole 02081?

Among the 6,504 homes in Walpole 02081, it is worth more than 16% of them ($542,482 against a typical $720,227), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($458 against a typical $406), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,184 ft² against a typical 1,797 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.6 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1880 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 21% 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 West St, Walpole, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 178 West St, Walpole, MA was $6,160. The county assessed it at $494,800.

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