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$230,910$250 / 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 $155,000 on Apr 29, 2004

279 FEDERAL ST

MONTAGUE, MA 01351
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
924 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.
0.95 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$231K
$217K low$244K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Apr 29, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,260 (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.$214,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$68,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$145,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$204,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$275,748

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.37
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
26
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
58
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
94
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
10
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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.Ranch
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.95
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.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Turners Fall High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi
M
Great Falls Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi
E
Hillcrest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 3.9 mi

District: Gill-Montague School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01351These 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.62
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 100.54

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.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.2,183
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.112 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,938
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,285
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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.50%

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How this home compares

279 Federal 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 less than 95% of homes in Montague 01351
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Montague 01351
  • Older than 67% of homes in Montague 01351

What homes are worth in Montague 01351

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

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$192K$713K

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Montague 01351.

How it measures up in Montague 01351

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Montague 01351.

Estimated value$230,910
CheaperTypical $381,310Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$250
CheaperTypical $244Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area924 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,688 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.95 ac
SmallerTypical 1.1 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 279 Federal St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontague 01351Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$230,9105% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25055% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than924 ft²6% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.95 ac43% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than194833% of homes41% of homes

About 279 Federal St

How much is 279 Federal St, Montague, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Federal St, Montague, MA is $230,910 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $217,327 to $244,493. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Federal St, Montague, MA last sell?

279 Federal St, Montague, MA last sold on Apr 29, 2004 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Federal St, Montague, MA?

279 Federal St, Montague, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 924 square feet of living space and a 0.95-acre lot.

When was 279 Federal St, Montague, MA built?

279 Federal St, Montague, MA was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Federal St, Montague, MA?

279 Federal St, Montague, MA is assigned to Turners Fall High School (high), rated D; Great Falls Middle School (middle), rated D-; Hillcrest Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Gill-Montague School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Federal St, Montague, MA compare to other homes in Montague 01351?

Among the 958 homes in Montague 01351, it is worth more than 5% of them ($230,910 against a typical $381,310), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($250 against a typical $244), it is bigger than 6% of them (924 ft² against a typical 1,688 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.95 ac against a typical 1.1 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1948 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 10% 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 279 Federal St, Montague, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Federal St, Montague, MA was $3,260. The county assessed it at $214,300.

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