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Last sold for $320,000 on Jan 28, 2016

243 HOWARD ST

FRAMINGHAM, MA 01702
1 / 2
Baths
4,708 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$320,000 · Jan 28, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,371 (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.$550,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$144,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$406,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$497,100

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.9 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.Auto Repair, Garage
CountyMIDDLESEX
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Steel Frame
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(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Harmony Grove Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Fuller Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Framingham High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi

District: Framingham School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01702These 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.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

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.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38,671
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,396 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,325
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,091
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

243 Howard 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.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Framingham 01702
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Framingham 01702
  • Older than 66% of homes in Framingham 01702

How it measures up in Framingham 01702

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Framingham 01702.

Living area4,708 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,478 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 243 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFramingham 01702Middlesex County
Living areabigger than4,708 ft²98% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac17% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than193534% of homes34% of homes

About 243 Howard St

When did 243 Howard St, Framingham, MA last sell?

243 Howard St, Framingham, MA last sold on Jan 28, 2016 for $320,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 243 Howard St, Framingham, MA?

243 Howard St, Framingham, MA has 1 bathrooms, 4,708 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 243 Howard St, Framingham, MA built?

243 Howard St, Framingham, MA was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 243 Howard St, Framingham, MA?

243 Howard St, Framingham, MA is assigned to Harmony Grove Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Fuller Middle School (middle), rated C+; Framingham High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Framingham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 243 Howard St, Framingham, MA compare to other homes in Framingham 01702?

Among the 7,370 homes in Framingham 01702, it is bigger than 98% of them (4,708 ft² against a typical 1,478 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1935 against a typical 1957). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 243 Howard St, Framingham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 243 Howard St, Framingham, MA was $13,371. The county assessed it at $550,700.

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