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$229,081$186 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $146,500 on Mar 6, 2020

279 FRANKLIN ST

NORTH ADAMS, MA 01247
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,232 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$229K
$210K low$248K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$146,500 · Mar 6, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,526 (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.$211,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$175,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$193,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBerkshire
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46
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.Slate
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(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
Brayton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.1 mi
M
Drury High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 2.6 mi

District: North Adams School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01247These 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.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.15,194
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.257 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,558
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,518
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°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.50%

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How this home compares

279 Franklin 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 87% of homes in Berkshire County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Berkshire County
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in North Adams 01247
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in North Adams 01247
  • Older than 78% of homes in Berkshire County

What homes are worth in North Adams 01247

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

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$117K$580K

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in North Adams 01247.

How it measures up in North Adams 01247

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in North Adams 01247.

Estimated value$229,081
CheaperTypical $255,832Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$186
CheaperTypical $174Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area1,232 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,644 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1916Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 279 Franklin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Adams 01247Berkshire County
Estimated valuepricier than$229,08136% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18659% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,232 ft²22% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac66% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than190048% of homes22% of homes

About 279 Franklin St

How much is 279 Franklin St, North Adams, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Franklin St, North Adams, MA is $229,081 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $210,470 to $247,692. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Franklin St, North Adams, MA last sell?

279 Franklin St, North Adams, MA last sold on Mar 6, 2020 for $146,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 Franklin St, North Adams, MA?

279 Franklin St, North Adams, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,232 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 279 Franklin St, North Adams, MA built?

279 Franklin St, North Adams, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 Franklin St, North Adams, MA?

279 Franklin St, North Adams, MA is assigned to Brayton Elementary School (elementary); Drury High School (middle), rated D. All sit in North Adams School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Franklin St, North Adams, MA compare to other homes in North Adams 01247?

Among the 4,728 homes in North Adams 01247, it is worth more than 36% of them ($229,081 against a typical $255,832), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($186 against a typical $174), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,232 ft² against a typical 1,644 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1900 against a typical 1916). Measured against all of Berkshire County, it is worth more than 13% 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 Franklin St, North Adams, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Franklin St, North Adams, MA was $3,526. The county assessed it at $211,000.

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