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$380,236$176 / 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 94How 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

281 ELM ST

AGAWAM, MA 01001
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,156 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.
0.41 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.
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

$380K
$357K low$403K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,226 (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.$357,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$112,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$244,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$466,830

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.0.41
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.Baseboard
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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
Benjamin J PhelpsC
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.8 mi
H
Agawam High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Roberta G. Doering SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–6 · 1.6 mi

District: Agawam School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01001These 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.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

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.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
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.16,799
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,385 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,558
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,172
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

281 Elm 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 75% of homes in Agawam 01001
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Agawam 01001
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Agawam 01001

What homes are worth in Agawam 01001

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

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$166K$652K

This home is worth more than 75% of homes in Agawam 01001.

How it measures up in Agawam 01001

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Agawam 01001.

Estimated value$380,236
CheaperTypical $324,708Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$176
CheaperTypical $245Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area2,156 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,368 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 281 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAgawam 01001Hampden County
Estimated valuepricier than$380,23675% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1764% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than2,156 ft²88% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac45% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than196345% of homes61% of homes

About 281 Elm St

How much is 281 Elm St, Agawam, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Elm St, Agawam, MA is $380,236 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $357,085 to $403,387. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Elm St, Agawam, MA last sell?

281 Elm St, Agawam, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Elm St, Agawam, MA?

281 Elm St, Agawam, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,156 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 281 Elm St, Agawam, MA built?

281 Elm St, Agawam, MA was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Elm St, Agawam, MA?

281 Elm St, Agawam, MA is assigned to Benjamin J Phelps (elementary), rated C; Agawam High School (high), rated C-; Roberta G. Doering School (middle), rated C. All sit in Agawam School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Elm St, Agawam, MA compare to other homes in Agawam 01001?

Among the 6,036 homes in Agawam 01001, it is worth more than 75% of them ($380,236 against a typical $324,708), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($176 against a typical $245), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,156 ft² against a typical 1,368 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1963 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Hampden County, it is worth more than 65% 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 Elm St, Agawam, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Elm St, Agawam, MA was $5,226. The county assessed it at $357,000.

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