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$240,047$318 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $84,000 on May 14, 1987

256 HOWARD ST

LUDLOW, MA 01056
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
756 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$240K
$230K low$250K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$84,000 · May 14, 1987

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,890 (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.$224,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$153,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$261,155

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.Bungalow
CountyHAMPDEN
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.1962
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
East Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.4 mi
H
Ludlow Senior High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Paul R Baird Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Ludlow School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01056These 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.57
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.54

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,664
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.738 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,317
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,106
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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

256 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.

  • Worth less than 94% of homes in Ludlow 01056
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Ludlow 01056
  • Among the smallest homes in Ludlow 01056
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Ludlow 01056
  • Older than 72% of homes in Ludlow 01056

What homes are worth in Ludlow 01056

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

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$225K$693K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Ludlow 01056.

How it measures up in Ludlow 01056

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ludlow 01056.

Estimated value$240,047
CheaperTypical $345,839Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$318
CheaperTypical $240Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area756 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 256 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLudlow 01056Hampden County
Estimated valuepricier than$240,0476% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31895% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than756 ft²almost no homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac7% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than195428% of homes46% of homes

About 256 Howard St

How much is 256 Howard St, Ludlow, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Howard St, Ludlow, MA is $240,047 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $230,031 to $250,063. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Howard St, Ludlow, MA last sell?

256 Howard St, Ludlow, MA last sold on May 14, 1987 for $84,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Howard St, Ludlow, MA?

256 Howard St, Ludlow, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 756 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 256 Howard St, Ludlow, MA built?

256 Howard St, Ludlow, MA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Howard St, Ludlow, MA?

256 Howard St, Ludlow, MA is assigned to East Street Elementary School (elementary); Ludlow Senior High School (high), rated C; Paul R Baird Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Ludlow School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Howard St, Ludlow, MA compare to other homes in Ludlow 01056?

Among the 7,285 homes in Ludlow 01056, it is worth more than 6% of them ($240,047 against a typical $345,839), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($318 against a typical $240), it is bigger than almost none of them (756 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1954 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Hampden County, it is worth more than 11% 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 256 Howard St, Ludlow, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Howard St, Ludlow, MA was $3,890. The county assessed it at $224,200.

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