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$343,876$210 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

256 RIVER RD

WHATELY, MA 01093
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,636 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$344K
$287K low$401K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,215 (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.$241,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$104,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$136,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$358,795

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.43 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

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.Ranch
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
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.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Whately Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.9 mi
M
Frontier RegionalC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Frontier School District

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How this home compares

256 River 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 less than 91% of homes in ZIP 01093
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in ZIP 01093
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in ZIP 01093

What homes are worth in ZIP 01093

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

This home
$269K$917K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in ZIP 01093.

How it measures up in ZIP 01093

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in ZIP 01093.

Estimated value$343,876
CheaperTypical $487,931Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$210
CheaperTypical $212Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,636 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,392 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 2.4 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 256 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeZIP 01093Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$343,8769% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21048% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,636 ft²18% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac5% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than196239% of homes52% of homes

About 256 River Rd

How much is 256 River Rd, Whately, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 River Rd, Whately, MA is $343,876 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $286,781 to $400,971. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 River Rd, Whately, MA last sell?

256 River Rd, Whately, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 256 River Rd, Whately, MA?

256 River Rd, Whately, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,636 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 256 River Rd, Whately, MA built?

256 River Rd, Whately, MA was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 River Rd, Whately, MA?

256 River Rd, Whately, MA is assigned to Whately Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Frontier Regional (middle), rated C. All sit in Frontier School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 River Rd, Whately, MA compare to other homes in ZIP 01093?

Among the 218 homes in ZIP 01093, it is worth more than 9% of them ($343,876 against a typical $487,931), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($210 against a typical $212), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,636 ft² against a typical 2,392 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 2.4 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1962 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 45% 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 River Rd, Whately, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 River Rd, Whately, MA was $3,215. The county assessed it at $241,000.

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