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$699,666$428 / 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 $150,000 on Sep 30, 1991

238 ELM ST

WALPOLE, MA 02081
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,636 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.
0.7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
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

$700K
$675K low$724K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$150,000 · Sep 30, 1991

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,416 (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.$595,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$329,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$266,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$584,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$625,123

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.0.70
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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
Elm Street SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Walpole High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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

238 Elm 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Older than 72% of 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.

This home
$396K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 47% 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$699,666
CheaperTypical $720,227Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$428
CheaperTypical $406Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,636 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,797 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.7 ac
SmallerTypical 0.6 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 238 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWalpole 02081Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$699,66647% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42862% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than1,636 ft²42% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.7 ac56% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than195528% of homes46% of homes

About 238 Elm St

How much is 238 Elm St, Walpole, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 238 Elm St, Walpole, MA is $699,666 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $674,954 to $724,378. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 238 Elm St, Walpole, MA last sell?

238 Elm St, Walpole, MA last sold on Sep 30, 1991 for $150,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 238 Elm St, Walpole, MA?

238 Elm St, Walpole, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,636 square feet of living space and a 0.70-acre lot.

When was 238 Elm St, Walpole, MA built?

238 Elm St, Walpole, MA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 238 Elm St, Walpole, MA?

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

How does 238 Elm St, Walpole, MA compare to other homes in Walpole 02081?

Among the 6,504 homes in Walpole 02081, it is worth more than 47% of them ($699,666 against a typical $720,227), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($428 against a typical $406), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,636 ft² against a typical 1,797 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.7 ac against a typical 0.6 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1955 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 46% 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 238 Elm St, Walpole, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 238 Elm St, Walpole, MA was $7,416. The county assessed it at $595,700.

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