Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$618,860$367 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $183,500 on Jul 26, 1988

281 MAIN ST

NORFOLK, MA 02056
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,688 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.
0.66 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$619K
$578K low$659K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$183,500 · Jul 26, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,143 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$547,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$264,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$283,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$520,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$675,260

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
CountyNORFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.66
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.No

Transaction History(10)

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
H Olive Day
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.6 mi
M
King Philip Regional Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.5 mi
H
King Philip Regional High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: King Philip School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02056These 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.0
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 100.68

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,438
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.746 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$173,317
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$189,796
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

281 Main 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 less than 80% of homes in Norfolk 02056
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Norfolk 02056
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Norfolk 02056
  • Older than 87% of homes in Norfolk 02056

What homes are worth in Norfolk 02056

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

This home
$389K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Norfolk 02056.

How it measures up in Norfolk 02056

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Norfolk 02056.

Estimated value$618,860
CheaperTypical $816,238Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$367
CheaperTypical $381Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area1,688 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,160 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.66 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 281 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorfolk 02056Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$618,86020% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36740% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than1,688 ft²25% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.66 ac15% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than195413% of homes43% of homes

About 281 Main St

How much is 281 Main St, Norfolk, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Main St, Norfolk, MA is $618,860 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $578,258 to $659,462. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Main St, Norfolk, MA last sell?

281 Main St, Norfolk, MA last sold on Jul 26, 1988 for $183,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Main St, Norfolk, MA?

281 Main St, Norfolk, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,688 square feet of living space and a 0.66-acre lot.

When was 281 Main St, Norfolk, MA built?

281 Main St, Norfolk, MA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Main St, Norfolk, MA?

281 Main St, Norfolk, MA is assigned to H Olive Day (elementary); King Philip Regional Middle School (middle), rated B; King Philip Regional High School (high), rated B. All sit in King Philip School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Main St, Norfolk, MA compare to other homes in Norfolk 02056?

Among the 3,647 homes in Norfolk 02056, it is worth more than 20% of them ($618,860 against a typical $816,238), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($367 against a typical $381), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,688 ft² against a typical 2,160 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.66 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1954 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 33% 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 Main St, Norfolk, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Main St, Norfolk, MA was $8,143. The county assessed it at $547,600.

More homes on Main St

Closest homes

More homes in Norfolk 02056

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 281 Main St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map