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$543,840$277 / 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 90How 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

42 BEECH ST

PALMER, MA 01069
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,960 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.
0.62 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
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

$544K
$487K low$600K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,148 (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.$504,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$179,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$324,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$469,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$457,425

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.17 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.0.2 percent flood zone

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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyHAMPDEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.62
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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

M
Palmer High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 2.3 mi
E
Old Mill PondD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 2.4 mi

District: Palmer School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01069These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.8%
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.10,418
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.344 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,410
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,368
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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

42 Beech 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 94% of homes in Palmer 01069
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Hampden County
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Palmer 01069
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Hampden County
  • Older than 69% of homes in Palmer 01069

What homes are worth in Palmer 01069

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

This home
$185K$622K

This home is worth more than 94% of homes in Palmer 01069.

How it measures up in Palmer 01069

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Palmer 01069.

Estimated value$543,840
CheaperTypical $338,720Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$277
CheaperTypical $242Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area1,960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,482 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.62 ac
SmallerTypical 0.65 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 42 Beech St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePalmer 01069Hampden County
Estimated valuepricier than$543,84094% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27772% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,960 ft²74% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.62 ac49% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than194531% of homes32% of homes

About 42 Beech St

How much is 42 Beech St, Palmer, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Beech St, Palmer, MA is $543,840 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $487,342 to $600,338. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Beech St, Palmer, MA last sell?

42 Beech St, Palmer, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Beech St, Palmer, MA?

42 Beech St, Palmer, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,960 square feet of living space and a 0.62-acre lot.

When was 42 Beech St, Palmer, MA built?

42 Beech St, Palmer, MA was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Beech St, Palmer, MA?

42 Beech St, Palmer, MA is assigned to Palmer High School (middle), rated C+; Old Mill Pond (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Palmer School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Beech St, Palmer, MA compare to other homes in Palmer 01069?

Among the 3,192 homes in Palmer 01069, it is worth more than 94% of them ($543,840 against a typical $338,720), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($277 against a typical $242), it is bigger than 74% of them (1,960 ft² against a typical 1,482 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.62 ac against a typical 0.65 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1945 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Hampden County, it is worth more than 89% 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 42 Beech St, Palmer, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Beech St, Palmer, MA was $9,148. The county assessed it at $504,000.

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