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$920,457$335 / 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 93How 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

278 BISHOPS FOREST DR

WALTHAM, MA 02452
2
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,746 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.
8.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$920K
$859K low$982K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,813 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$854,000 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$854,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$840,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$877,135

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.10 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountyMIDDLESEX
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
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(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.

M
John F. Kennedy Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Waltham Sr High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Northeast Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi

District: Waltham School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02452These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.77

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,230
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,328 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,289
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$131,986
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.58%

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How this home compares

278 Bishops Forest Dr 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 67% of homes in Waltham 02452
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Waltham 02452
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Waltham 02452

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

This home
$368K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Waltham 02452.

How it measures up in Waltham 02452

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waltham 02452.

Estimated value$920,457
CheaperTypical $827,914Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$335
CheaperTypical $471Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area2,746 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,916 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size8.9 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 278 Bishops Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaltham 02452Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$920,45767% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33510% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than2,746 ft²78% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than8.9 ac76% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than199583% of homes85% of homes

About 278 Bishops Forest Dr

How much is 278 Bishops Forest Dr, Waltham, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Bishops Forest Dr, Waltham, MA is $920,457 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $859,178 to $981,735. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Bishops Forest Dr, Waltham, MA last sell?

278 Bishops Forest Dr, Waltham, MA last sold on Jul 8, 2011, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 278 Bishops Forest Dr, Waltham, MA?

278 Bishops Forest Dr, Waltham, MA has 2 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 2,746 square feet of living space.

When was 278 Bishops Forest Dr, Waltham, MA built?

278 Bishops Forest Dr, Waltham, MA was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 278 Bishops Forest Dr, Waltham, MA?

278 Bishops Forest Dr, Waltham, MA is assigned to John F. Kennedy Middle School (middle), rated B; Waltham Sr High School (high), rated D+; Northeast Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Waltham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Bishops Forest Dr, Waltham, MA compare to other homes in Waltham 02452?

Among the 3,442 homes in Waltham 02452, it is worth more than 67% of them ($920,457 against a typical $827,914), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($335 against a typical $471), it is bigger than 78% of them (2,746 ft² against a typical 1,916 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (8.9 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (1995 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 65% 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 Bishops Forest Dr, Waltham, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 278 Bishops Forest Dr, Waltham, MA was $8,813. The county assessed it at $854,000.

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