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$691,555$480 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

257 MECHANIC ST

CANTON, MA 02021
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,440 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
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

$692K
$653K low$730K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,329 (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.$639,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$293,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$346,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$620,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$627,285

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
CountyNORFOLK
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.1975
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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
Dean S. Luce Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Canton High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
William H. Galvin Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi

District: Canton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02021These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
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.25,067
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,278 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$132,421
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$168,387
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

257 Mechanic 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Canton 02021
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Canton 02021
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Canton 02021
  • Older than 70% of homes in Canton 02021

What homes are worth in Canton 02021

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

This home
$301K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Canton 02021.

How it measures up in Canton 02021

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Canton 02021.

Estimated value$691,555
CheaperTypical $787,238Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$480
CheaperTypical $419Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,894 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 257 Mechanic St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCanton 02021Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$691,55536% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$48079% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than1,440 ft²30% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac10% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than195730% of homes48% of homes

About 257 Mechanic St

How much is 257 Mechanic St, Canton, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 Mechanic St, Canton, MA is $691,555 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $653,390 to $729,720. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 Mechanic St, Canton, MA last sell?

257 Mechanic St, Canton, MA last sold on Aug 30, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 257 Mechanic St, Canton, MA?

257 Mechanic St, Canton, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,440 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 257 Mechanic St, Canton, MA built?

257 Mechanic St, Canton, MA was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 257 Mechanic St, Canton, MA?

257 Mechanic St, Canton, MA is assigned to Dean S. Luce Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Canton High School (high), rated A-; William H. Galvin Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Canton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 257 Mechanic St, Canton, MA compare to other homes in Canton 02021?

Among the 7,558 homes in Canton 02021, it is worth more than 36% of them ($691,555 against a typical $787,238), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($480 against a typical $419), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,894 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.52 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1957 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Norfolk 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 257 Mechanic St, Canton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Mechanic St, Canton, MA was $6,329. The county assessed it at $639,900.

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