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$761,037$473 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

279 RIVER RD

ANDOVER, MA 01810
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,608 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.
1.04 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
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

$761K
$703K low$819K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$347,937
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$278,350
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.51%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$314,500
NEW FEDERAL MORTGAGE CORP · R · recorded Mar 26, 2012
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$98,600
TD BANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,326 (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.$746,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$436,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$310,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$694,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$974,890

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
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.04
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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(6)

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
High Plain Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Andover High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi
M
West Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.9 mi

District: Andover School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01810These 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.41
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.90

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
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.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,155
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,160 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$155,617
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$207,356
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

279 River Rd 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 75% of homes in Andover 01810
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Andover 01810
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Andover 01810
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Andover 01810

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

This home
$301K$2.3M

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Andover 01810.

How it measures up in Andover 01810

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Andover 01810.

Estimated value$761,037
CheaperTypical $998,686Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$473
CheaperTypical $410Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,608 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,452 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size1.04 ac
SmallerTypical 0.76 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 279 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAndover 01810Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$761,03725% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47380% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than1,608 ft²22% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.04 ac69% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than196849% of homes62% of homes

About 279 River Rd

How much is 279 River Rd, Andover, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 River Rd, Andover, MA is $761,037 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $703,166 to $818,908. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 River Rd, Andover, MA last sell?

279 River Rd, Andover, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 River Rd, Andover, MA?

279 River Rd, Andover, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,608 square feet of living space and a 1.04-acre lot.

When was 279 River Rd, Andover, MA built?

279 River Rd, Andover, MA was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 River Rd, Andover, MA?

279 River Rd, Andover, MA is assigned to High Plain Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Andover High School (high), rated A+; West Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Andover School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 River Rd, Andover, MA compare to other homes in Andover 01810?

Among the 11,074 homes in Andover 01810, it is worth more than 25% of them ($761,037 against a typical $998,686), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($473 against a typical $410), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,608 ft² against a typical 2,452 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (1.04 ac against a typical 0.76 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1968 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 59% 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 River Rd, Andover, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 River Rd, Andover, MA was $9,326. The county assessed it at $746,700.

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