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$991,493$707 / 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 93How 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 $478,000 on Apr 16, 2010

281 CANTON ST

WESTWOOD, MA 02090
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,402 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$991K
$923K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$478,000 · Apr 16, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,046 (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.$863,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$446,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$416,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$894,900

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.Raised Ranch
CountyNORFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
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(15)

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
Downey SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Westwood High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi
M
E.W. Thurston Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi

District: Westwood School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02090These 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.46
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.70

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.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,882
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,504 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$181,840
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$206,489
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.52%

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How this home compares

281 Canton 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 more than 73% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Westwood 02090
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Westwood 02090
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Westwood 02090

What homes are worth in Westwood 02090

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

This home
$633K$3.5M

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Westwood 02090.

How it measures up in Westwood 02090

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Westwood 02090.

Estimated value$991,493
CheaperTypical $1,187,619Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$707
CheaperTypical $568Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area1,402 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,129 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 281 Canton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestwood 02090Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$991,49332% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$70787% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,402 ft²17% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac34% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than196357% of homes56% of homes

About 281 Canton St

How much is 281 Canton St, Westwood, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Canton St, Westwood, MA is $991,493 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $923,363 to $1,059,623. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Canton St, Westwood, MA last sell?

281 Canton St, Westwood, MA last sold on Apr 16, 2010 for $478,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 Canton St, Westwood, MA?

281 Canton St, Westwood, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,402 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 281 Canton St, Westwood, MA built?

281 Canton St, Westwood, MA was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Canton St, Westwood, MA?

281 Canton St, Westwood, MA is assigned to Downey School (elementary), rated A; Westwood High School (high), rated A+; E.W. Thurston Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Westwood School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Canton St, Westwood, MA compare to other homes in Westwood 02090?

Among the 4,822 homes in Westwood 02090, it is worth more than 32% of them ($991,493 against a typical $1,187,619), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($707 against a typical $568), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,402 ft² against a typical 2,129 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.52 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1963 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 73% 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 281 Canton St, Westwood, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Canton St, Westwood, MA was $11,046. The county assessed it at $863,000.

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