Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$2,068,826$605 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

252 RICE RD

WAYLAND, MA 01778
3
Beds
2
Baths
3,421 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.
4.85 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1850
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$2.1M
$1.8M low$2.3M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$35,702 (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.$2,284,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$783,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,500,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,174,800

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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.85
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(3)

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
Claypit Hill Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Wayland High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Wayland Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi

District: Wayland School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01778These 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.26
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.66

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.1%
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.14,571
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.886 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$194,029
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$239,254
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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

252 Rice Rd 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 more than 95% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Among the largest lots in Wayland 01778
  • Among the oldest homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Wayland 01778

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

This home
$563K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 93% of homes in Wayland 01778.

How it measures up in Wayland 01778

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wayland 01778.

Estimated value$2,068,826
CheaperTypical $1,113,829Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$605
CheaperTypical $529Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area3,421 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,146 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size4.85 ac
SmallerTypical 0.75 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1850
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 252 Rice Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWayland 01778Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,068,82693% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$60575% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than3,421 ft²85% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.85 acalmost all homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than18502% of homesalmost no homes

About 252 Rice Rd

How much is 252 Rice Rd, Wayland, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 252 Rice Rd, Wayland, MA is $2,068,826 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,842,810 to $2,294,842. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 252 Rice Rd, Wayland, MA last sell?

252 Rice Rd, Wayland, MA last sold on Dec 30, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 252 Rice Rd, Wayland, MA?

252 Rice Rd, Wayland, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,421 square feet of living space and a 4.85-acre lot.

When was 252 Rice Rd, Wayland, MA built?

252 Rice Rd, Wayland, MA was built in 1850, making it 176 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 252 Rice Rd, Wayland, MA?

252 Rice Rd, Wayland, MA is assigned to Claypit Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Wayland High School (high), rated A+; Wayland Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Wayland School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 252 Rice Rd, Wayland, MA compare to other homes in Wayland 01778?

Among the 4,889 homes in Wayland 01778, it is worth more than 93% of them ($2,068,826 against a typical $1,113,829), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($605 against a typical $529), it is bigger than 85% of them (3,421 ft² against a typical 2,146 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (4.85 ac against a typical 0.75 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1850 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 95% 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 252 Rice Rd, Wayland, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 252 Rice Rd, Wayland, MA was $35,702. The county assessed it at $2,284,200.

More homes on Rice Rd

Closest homes

More homes in Wayland 01778

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 252 Rice Rd on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map