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$398,412$232 / 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 94How 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 $400,000 on Jun 14, 2024

278 WESTERN AVE

WESTFIELD, MA 01085
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,715 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
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

$398K
$373K low$424K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$400,000 · Jun 14, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,276 (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.$353,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$131,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$222,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$311,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$356,930

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.Conventional
CountyHAMPDEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
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.Steam
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(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
Highland Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.8 mi
M
Westfield Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Westfield High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Westfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01085These 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.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,029
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.668 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,603
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,101
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

278 Western Ave 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 69% of homes in Hampden County
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Westfield 01085
  • Older than 75% of homes in Westfield 01085

What homes are worth in Westfield 01085

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

This home
$191K$732K

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Westfield 01085.

How it measures up in Westfield 01085

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Westfield 01085.

Estimated value$398,412
CheaperTypical $380,055Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$232
CheaperTypical $251Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,715 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 278 Western Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestfield 01085Hampden County
Estimated valuepricier than$398,41256% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23235% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,715 ft²55% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac36% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than194025% of homes30% of homes

About 278 Western Ave

How much is 278 Western Ave, Westfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Western Ave, Westfield, MA is $398,412 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $373,254 to $423,570. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Western Ave, Westfield, MA last sell?

278 Western Ave, Westfield, MA last sold on Jun 14, 2024 for $400,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 278 Western Ave, Westfield, MA?

278 Western Ave, Westfield, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,715 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 278 Western Ave, Westfield, MA built?

278 Western Ave, Westfield, MA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 278 Western Ave, Westfield, MA?

278 Western Ave, Westfield, MA is assigned to Highland Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Westfield Middle School (middle), rated C-; Westfield High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Westfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Western Ave, Westfield, MA compare to other homes in Westfield 01085?

Among the 11,970 homes in Westfield 01085, it is worth more than 56% of them ($398,412 against a typical $380,055), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($232 against a typical $251), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,715 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1940 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Hampden County, it is worth more than 69% 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 Western Ave, Westfield, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 278 Western Ave, Westfield, MA was $5,276. The county assessed it at $353,400.

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