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$756,831$477 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $569,900 on Aug 31, 2018

278 ELM ST

NORTH READING, MA 01864
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,588 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
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

$757K
$698K low$816K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$569,900 · Aug 31, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,035 (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.$770,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$403,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$367,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$755,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$857,014

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.1 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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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
L.D. Batchelder Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
North Reading High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
North Reading Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi

District: North Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01864These 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.38
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.87

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.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.0%
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.15,861
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,181 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$140,298
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$192,654
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 Elm 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 69% of homes in North Reading 01864
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in North Reading 01864
  • Older than 80% of homes in North Reading 01864

What homes are worth in North Reading 01864

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

This home
$292K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in North Reading 01864.

How it measures up in North Reading 01864

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in North Reading 01864.

Estimated value$756,831
CheaperTypical $778,050Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$477
CheaperTypical $435Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,588 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,776 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.71 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 278 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Reading 01864Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$756,83147% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47769% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than1,588 ft²41% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac12% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than195320% of homes44% of homes

About 278 Elm St

How much is 278 Elm St, North Reading, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Elm St, North Reading, MA is $756,831 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $697,834 to $815,829. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Elm St, North Reading, MA last sell?

278 Elm St, North Reading, MA last sold on Aug 31, 2018 for $569,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 278 Elm St, North Reading, MA?

278 Elm St, North Reading, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,588 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 278 Elm St, North Reading, MA built?

278 Elm St, North Reading, MA was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 278 Elm St, North Reading, MA?

278 Elm St, North Reading, MA is assigned to L.D. Batchelder Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; North Reading High School (high), rated A; North Reading Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in North Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Elm St, North Reading, MA compare to other homes in North Reading 01864?

Among the 5,464 homes in North Reading 01864, it is worth more than 47% of them ($756,831 against a typical $778,050), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($477 against a typical $435), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,588 ft² against a typical 1,776 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.71 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1953 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 48% 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 Elm St, North Reading, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 278 Elm St, North Reading, MA was $10,035. The county assessed it at $770,700.

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