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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $420,000 on Feb 28, 2019

253 AMES ST

BROCKTON, MA 02302
5
Beds
3
Baths
1,848 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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.$420,000 · Feb 28, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,388 (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.$610,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$140,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$469,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyPLYMOUTH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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(12)

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
Louis F Angelo Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Ashfield Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Brockton High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi

District: Brockton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02302These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.37,248
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,183 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,403
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,429
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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

253 Ames 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 79% of homes in Brockton 02302
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Plymouth County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Brockton 02302

How it measures up in Brockton 02302

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brockton 02302.

Living area1,848 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,384 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 253 Ames St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrockton 02302Plymouth County
Living areabigger than1,848 ft²79% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac55% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than18802% of homes4% of homes

About 253 Ames St

When did 253 Ames St, Brockton, MA last sell?

253 Ames St, Brockton, MA last sold on Feb 28, 2019 for $420,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 253 Ames St, Brockton, MA?

253 Ames St, Brockton, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,848 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 253 Ames St, Brockton, MA built?

253 Ames St, Brockton, MA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 253 Ames St, Brockton, MA?

253 Ames St, Brockton, MA is assigned to Louis F Angelo Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Ashfield Middle School (middle), rated B; Brockton High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Brockton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Ames St, Brockton, MA compare to other homes in Brockton 02302?

Among the 9,519 homes in Brockton 02302, it is bigger than 79% of them (1,848 ft² against a typical 1,384 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1880 against a typical 1960). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 253 Ames St, Brockton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Ames St, Brockton, MA was $7,388. The county assessed it at $610,100.

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