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$1,960,000$507 / 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 95How 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

278 ADAMS ST

MILTON, MA 02186
4
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
3,869 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.
0.78 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1740
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

$2M
$1.9M low$2.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,610 (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.$1,587,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$702,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$885,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,587,900

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.Historical
CountyNorfolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.79
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
GloverA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Charles S Pierce Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Milton High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Milton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02186These 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.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.68

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.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.3%
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.29,213
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,111 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$167,999
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$204,498
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

278 Adams 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 more than 93% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Milton 02186
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Milton 02186
  • Among the oldest homes in Milton 02186

What homes are worth in Milton 02186

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

This home
$650K$2.9M

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Milton 02186.

How it measures up in Milton 02186

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Milton 02186.

Estimated value$1,960,000
CheaperTypical $1,053,583Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$507
CheaperTypical $563Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area3,869 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,943 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.78 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1740
OlderTypical 1938Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 278 Adams St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMilton 02186Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,960,00090% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50725% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than3,869 ft²92% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.78 ac84% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than1740almost no homesalmost no homes

About 278 Adams St

How much is 278 Adams St, Milton, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Adams St, Milton, MA is $1,960,000 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,853,947 to $2,066,053. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 278 Adams St, Milton, MA?

278 Adams St, Milton, MA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,869 square feet of living space and a 0.79-acre lot.

When was 278 Adams St, Milton, MA built?

278 Adams St, Milton, MA was built in 1740, making it 286 years old. It is a historical home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 278 Adams St, Milton, MA?

278 Adams St, Milton, MA is assigned to Glover (elementary), rated A; Charles S Pierce Middle School (middle), rated B; Milton High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Milton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Adams St, Milton, MA compare to other homes in Milton 02186?

Among the 8,308 homes in Milton 02186, it is worth more than 90% of them ($1,960,000 against a typical $1,053,583), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($507 against a typical $563), it is bigger than 92% of them (3,869 ft² against a typical 1,943 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.78 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1740 against a typical 1938). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 93% 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 278 Adams St, Milton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Adams St, Milton, MA was $17,610. The county assessed it at $1,587,900.

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