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$662,457$241 / 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 89How 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

279 GATES ST

PALMER, MA 01069
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,754 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.
9.03 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2010
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$662K
$591K low$734K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,288 (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.$672,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$71,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$600,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$611,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$530,860

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
CountyHAMPDEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.9.03
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Pool

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Palmer High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.7 mi
E
Old Mill PondD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.9 mi

District: Palmer School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01069These 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.111
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 100.61

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,418
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.344 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,410
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,368
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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 Gates 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Palmer 01069
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Palmer 01069
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Hampden County
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Palmer 01069

What homes are worth in Palmer 01069

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

This home
$188K$636K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Palmer 01069.

How it measures up in Palmer 01069

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Palmer 01069.

Estimated value$662,457
CheaperTypical $338,945Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$241
CheaperTypical $242Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area2,754 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,479 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size9.03 ac
SmallerTypical 0.65 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built2010
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 279 Gates St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePalmer 01069Hampden County
Estimated valuepricier than$662,457almost all homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24149% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than2,754 ft²93% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than9.03 ac94% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than201098% of homes97% of homes

About 279 Gates St

How much is 279 Gates St, Palmer, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Gates St, Palmer, MA is $662,457 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $591,004 to $733,910. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Gates St, Palmer, MA last sell?

279 Gates St, Palmer, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Gates St, Palmer, MA?

279 Gates St, Palmer, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,754 square feet of living space and a 9.03-acre lot.

When was 279 Gates St, Palmer, MA built?

279 Gates St, Palmer, MA was built in 2010, making it 16 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 Gates St, Palmer, MA?

279 Gates St, Palmer, MA is assigned to Palmer High School (middle), rated D+; Old Mill Pond (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Palmer School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Gates St, Palmer, MA compare to other homes in Palmer 01069?

Among the 3,197 homes in Palmer 01069, it is worth more than almost all of them ($662,457 against a typical $338,945), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($241 against a typical $242), it is bigger than 93% of them (2,754 ft² against a typical 1,479 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (9.03 ac against a typical 0.65 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2010 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Hampden County, it is worth more than 95% 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 Gates St, Palmer, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Gates St, Palmer, MA was $12,288. The county assessed it at $672,200.

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