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$325,610$313 / 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 95How 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

40 W ELM ST

WEST TOWNSEND, MA 01474
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,040 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.
0.57 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$326K
$308K low$343K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,674 (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.$339,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$104,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$234,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$302,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$267,995

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
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.57
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.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Spaulding Memorial SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.5 mi
M
Hawthorne Brook Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.0 mi
H
North Middlesex Regional High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi

District: North Middlesex School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01474These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
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.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,034
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.215 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$115,822
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$127,071
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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

40 W 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 less than 96% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in West Townsend 01474
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in West Townsend 01474

What homes are worth in West Townsend 01474

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

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$263K$795K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in West Townsend 01474.

How it measures up in West Townsend 01474

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Townsend 01474.

Estimated value$325,610
CheaperTypical $495,896Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$313
CheaperTypical $266Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,928 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.57 ac
SmallerTypical 1.61 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 40 W Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Townsend 01474Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$325,6106% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31382% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than1,040 ft²7% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.57 ac19% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than196641% of homes60% of homes

About 40 W Elm St

How much is 40 W Elm St, West Townsend, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 40 W Elm St, West Townsend, MA is $325,610 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $307,852 to $343,368. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 40 W Elm St, West Townsend, MA last sell?

40 W Elm St, West Townsend, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 40 W Elm St, West Townsend, MA?

40 W Elm St, West Townsend, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,040 square feet of living space and a 0.57-acre lot.

When was 40 W Elm St, West Townsend, MA built?

40 W Elm St, West Townsend, MA was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 40 W Elm St, West Townsend, MA?

40 W Elm St, West Townsend, MA is assigned to Spaulding Memorial School (elementary), rated B; Hawthorne Brook Middle School (middle), rated C; North Middlesex Regional High School (high), rated B. All sit in North Middlesex School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 40 W Elm St, West Townsend, MA compare to other homes in West Townsend 01474?

Among the 759 homes in West Townsend 01474, it is worth more than 6% of them ($325,610 against a typical $495,896), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($313 against a typical $266), it is bigger than 7% of them (1,040 ft² against a typical 1,928 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.57 ac against a typical 1.61 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1966 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 4% 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 40 W Elm St, West Townsend, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 40 W Elm St, West Townsend, MA was $4,674. The county assessed it at $339,900.

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