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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $206,000 on Aug 31, 2018

242 STATE AVE

PALMER, MA 01069
6
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,026 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.
0.89 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1921
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$206,000 · Aug 31, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,333 (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.$303,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$67,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$235,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$284,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$339,126

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyHAMPDEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.89
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.

M
Monson High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 2.6 mi
E
Granite Valley SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades 1–6 · 2.9 mi

District: Monson School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01069These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,418
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.344 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,410
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,368
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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.50%

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How this home compares

242 State 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.

  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Palmer 01069
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Hampden County
  • Older than 81% of homes in Hampden County

How it measures up in Palmer 01069

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Palmer 01069.

Living area3,026 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,482 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.89 ac
SmallerTypical 0.64 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 242 State Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePalmer 01069Hampden County
Living areabigger than3,026 ft²95% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.89 ac64% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than192122% of homes19% of homes

About 242 State Ave

When did 242 State Ave, Palmer, MA last sell?

242 State Ave, Palmer, MA last sold on Aug 31, 2018 for $206,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 State Ave, Palmer, MA?

242 State Ave, Palmer, MA has 6 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3,026 square feet of living space and a 0.89-acre lot.

When was 242 State Ave, Palmer, MA built?

242 State Ave, Palmer, MA was built in 1921, making it 105 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 State Ave, Palmer, MA?

242 State Ave, Palmer, MA is assigned to Monson High School (middle), rated C-; Granite Valley School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Monson School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 State Ave, Palmer, MA compare to other homes in Palmer 01069?

Among the 3,197 homes in Palmer 01069, it is bigger than 95% of them (3,026 ft² against a typical 1,482 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.89 ac against a typical 0.64 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1921 against a typical 1962). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 242 State Ave, Palmer, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 242 State Ave, Palmer, MA was $4,333. The county assessed it at $303,000.

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