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Last sold for $2,600,000 on Feb 27, 2023

279 SOUTH ST

MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752
4
Beds
1
Baths
2,088 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.
42.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1830
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,600,000 · Feb 27, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,900 (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.$699,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$474,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$225,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,130,850

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.74 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

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.Conventional
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.42.37
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(4)

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
1LT Charles W. Whitcomb SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
E
Goodnow Brothers Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.0 mi
H
Marlborough High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Marlborough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01752These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

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.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
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.42,223
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,953 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,959
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,206
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

279 South 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.

  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Marlborough 01752
  • Among the largest lots in Marlborough 01752
  • Among the oldest homes in Marlborough 01752

How it measures up in Marlborough 01752

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Marlborough 01752.

Living area2,088 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,582 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size42.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1830
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 279 South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarlborough 01752Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,088 ft²71% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than42.37 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than1830almost no homesalmost no homes

About 279 South St

When did 279 South St, Marlborough, MA last sell?

279 South St, Marlborough, MA last sold on Feb 27, 2023 for $2,600,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 South St, Marlborough, MA?

279 South St, Marlborough, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,088 square feet of living space and a 42.37-acre lot.

When was 279 South St, Marlborough, MA built?

279 South St, Marlborough, MA was built in 1830, making it 196 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 South St, Marlborough, MA?

279 South St, Marlborough, MA is assigned to 1LT Charles W. Whitcomb School (middle), rated B-; Goodnow Brothers Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Marlborough High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Marlborough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 South St, Marlborough, MA compare to other homes in Marlborough 01752?

Among the 10,751 homes in Marlborough 01752, it is bigger than 71% of them (2,088 ft² against a typical 1,582 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (42.37 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1830 against a typical 1966). 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 South St, Marlborough, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 South St, Marlborough, MA was $6,900. The county assessed it at $699,800.

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