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$798,936$395 / 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

20A ESSEX ST

BOXFORD, MA 01921
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,025 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.
3.05 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$799K
$747K low$851K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,543 (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.$709,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$410,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$299,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$709,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.49 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Contemporary
CountyEssex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.05
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water

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

E
Harry Lee Cole
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 4.8 mi
M
Masconomet Regional Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 7.3 mi
H
Masconomet Regional High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.3 mi

District: Boxford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01921These 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.14
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 100.89

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.7%
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.8,217
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.346 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$198,803
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$256,763
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

20a Essex 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 82% of homes in Boxford 01921
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Boxford 01921
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Boxford 01921

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

This home
$543K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Boxford 01921.

How it measures up in Boxford 01921

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boxford 01921.

Estimated value$798,936
CheaperTypical $1,001,929Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$395
CheaperTypical $377Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area2,025 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,700 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size3.05 ac
SmallerTypical 2.1 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 20a Essex St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBoxford 01921Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$798,93618% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39561% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than2,025 ft²21% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.05 ac76% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than197848% of homes70% of homes

About 20a Essex St

How much is 20a Essex St, Boxford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20a Essex St, Boxford, MA is $798,936 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $747,319 to $850,553. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20a Essex St, Boxford, MA last sell?

20a Essex St, Boxford, MA last sold on Dec 29, 1978, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20a Essex St, Boxford, MA?

20a Essex St, Boxford, MA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,025 square feet of living space and a 3.05-acre lot.

When was 20a Essex St, Boxford, MA built?

20a Essex St, Boxford, MA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 20a Essex St, Boxford, MA?

20a Essex St, Boxford, MA is assigned to Harry Lee Cole (elementary); Masconomet Regional Middle School (middle), rated C; Masconomet Regional High School (high), rated A. All sit in Boxford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20a Essex St, Boxford, MA compare to other homes in Boxford 01921?

Among the 2,782 homes in Boxford 01921, it is worth more than 18% of them ($798,936 against a typical $1,001,929), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($395 against a typical $377), it is bigger than 21% of them (2,025 ft² against a typical 2,700 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (3.05 ac against a typical 2.1 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1978 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 64% 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 20a Essex St, Boxford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20a Essex St, Boxford, MA was $9,543. The county assessed it at $709,500.

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