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$464,862$324 / 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 92How 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
Last sold for $207,000 on Feb 23, 2001

257 PURCHASE ST

MILFORD, MA 01757
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,436 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.
0.64 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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

$465K
$426K low$504K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$207,000 · Feb 23, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,544 (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.$433,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$199,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$233,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$405,100

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.Cape Cod
CountyWorcester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.64
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Pool W/Hot Tub/Spa
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(5)

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.

H
Milford High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
E
Memorial
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 2.1 mi
M
Stacy Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi

District: Milford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01757These 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.74
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,920
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,071 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92,236
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,375
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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.50%

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How this home compares

257 Purchase 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 72% of homes in Milford 01757
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Milford 01757
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Milford 01757
  • Older than 80% of homes in Worcester County

What homes are worth in Milford 01757

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

This home
$268K$895K

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Milford 01757.

How it measures up in Milford 01757

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Milford 01757.

Estimated value$464,862
CheaperTypical $538,044Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$324
CheaperTypical $307Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,436 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,862 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.64 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 257 Purchase St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMilford 01757Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$464,86228% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32463% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than1,436 ft²26% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.64 ac81% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than192021% of homes20% of homes

About 257 Purchase St

How much is 257 Purchase St, Milford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 Purchase St, Milford, MA is $464,862 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $426,146 to $503,578. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 Purchase St, Milford, MA last sell?

257 Purchase St, Milford, MA last sold on Feb 23, 2001 for $207,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 257 Purchase St, Milford, MA?

257 Purchase St, Milford, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,436 square feet of living space and a 0.64-acre lot.

When was 257 Purchase St, Milford, MA built?

257 Purchase St, Milford, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 257 Purchase St, Milford, MA?

257 Purchase St, Milford, MA is assigned to Milford High School (high), rated D+; Memorial (elementary); Stacy Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Milford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 257 Purchase St, Milford, MA compare to other homes in Milford 01757?

Among the 8,863 homes in Milford 01757, it is worth more than 28% of them ($464,862 against a typical $538,044), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($324 against a typical $307), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,436 ft² against a typical 1,862 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (0.64 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1920 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 46% 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 Purchase St, Milford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Purchase St, Milford, MA was $5,544. The county assessed it at $433,100.

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