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$731,047$450 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

38 COTTAGE ST

STONEHAM, MA 02180
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,626 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.
0.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$731K
$672K low$790K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,967 (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.$681,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$363,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$318,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$645,145

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.41 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.42
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.Steam
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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
Central Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Robin Hood Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.6 mi
H
Stoneham High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Stoneham School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02180These 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.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
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.24,074
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,575 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$121,424
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,493
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.58%

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How this home compares

38 Cottage 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Stoneham 02180
  • Older than 84% of homes in Stoneham 02180

What homes are worth in Stoneham 02180

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

This home
$350K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Stoneham 02180.

How it measures up in Stoneham 02180

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Stoneham 02180.

Estimated value$731,047
CheaperTypical $774,092Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$450
CheaperTypical $436Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area1,626 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,845 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.43 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 38 Cottage St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStoneham 02180Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$731,04741% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45058% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,626 ft²39% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.43 ac76% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than190016% of homes16% of homes

About 38 Cottage St

How much is 38 Cottage St, Stoneham, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Cottage St, Stoneham, MA is $731,047 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $672,275 to $789,819. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 Cottage St, Stoneham, MA last sell?

38 Cottage St, Stoneham, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Cottage St, Stoneham, MA?

38 Cottage St, Stoneham, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,626 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

When was 38 Cottage St, Stoneham, MA built?

38 Cottage St, Stoneham, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 Cottage St, Stoneham, MA?

38 Cottage St, Stoneham, MA is assigned to Central Middle School (middle), rated C; Robin Hood Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Stoneham High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Stoneham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 Cottage St, Stoneham, MA compare to other homes in Stoneham 02180?

Among the 7,341 homes in Stoneham 02180, it is worth more than 41% of them ($731,047 against a typical $774,092), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($450 against a typical $436), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,626 ft² against a typical 1,845 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.43 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1900 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 44% 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 38 Cottage St, Stoneham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Cottage St, Stoneham, MA was $6,967. The county assessed it at $681,000.

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