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$1,105,151$451 / 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
Last sold for $380,000 on Aug 1, 2012

278 ELIOT ST

MILTON, MA 02186
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,453 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.1M
$1M low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$380,000 · Aug 1, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,873 (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.$800,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$449,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$350,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$977,455

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyNORFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
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(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.

E
GloverA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Charles S Pierce Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Milton High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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 Eliot 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 78% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Milton 02186
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Milton 02186
  • Older than 95% of homes in Norfolk County

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
$631K$2.9M

This home is worth more than 56% 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$1,105,151
CheaperTypical $1,051,020Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$451
CheaperTypical $564Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area2,453 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,946 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1938Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 278 Eliot St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMilton 02186Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,105,15156% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45111% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than2,453 ft²69% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac67% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than18958% of homes5% of homes

About 278 Eliot St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Eliot St, Milton, MA is $1,105,151 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,049,539 to $1,160,763. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Eliot St, Milton, MA last sell?

278 Eliot St, Milton, MA last sold on Aug 1, 2012 for $380,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 278 Eliot St, Milton, MA?

278 Eliot St, Milton, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,453 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 278 Eliot St, Milton, MA built?

278 Eliot St, Milton, MA was built in 1895, making it 131 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 278 Eliot St, Milton, MA?

278 Eliot St, Milton, MA is assigned to Glover (elementary), rated A; Charles S Pierce Middle School (middle), rated A-; 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 Eliot St, Milton, MA compare to other homes in Milton 02186?

Among the 8,308 homes in Milton 02186, it is worth more than 56% of them ($1,105,151 against a typical $1,051,020), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($451 against a typical $564), it is bigger than 69% of them (2,453 ft² against a typical 1,946 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1895 against a typical 1938). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 78% 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 Eliot St, Milton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Eliot St, Milton, MA was $8,873. The county assessed it at $800,100.

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