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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $220,000 on Jul 2, 1987

42 ELM ST

HOLLISTON, MA 01746
8
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
3,207 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1850
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$220,000 · Jul 2, 1987

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,448 (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.$781,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$239,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$542,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$702,900

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.87 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyMiddlesex
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1988
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Stone
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(11)

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
Robert H. Adams Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Placentino Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.4 mi
H
Holliston High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Holliston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01746These 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.11
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.67

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.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,460
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.813 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$148,945
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$184,552
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

42 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.

  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Holliston 01746
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Holliston 01746
  • Older than 98% of homes in Holliston 01746

How it measures up in Holliston 01746

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Holliston 01746.

Living area3,207 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,884 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.7 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1850
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 42 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHolliston 01746Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,207 ft²88% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac3% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than18502% of homes2% of homes

About 42 Elm St

When did 42 Elm St, Holliston, MA last sell?

42 Elm St, Holliston, MA last sold on Jul 2, 1987 for $220,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42 Elm St, Holliston, MA?

42 Elm St, Holliston, MA has 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,207 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 42 Elm St, Holliston, MA built?

42 Elm St, Holliston, MA was built in 1850, making it 176 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 42 Elm St, Holliston, MA?

42 Elm St, Holliston, MA is assigned to Robert H. Adams Middle School (middle), rated A-; Placentino Elementary School (elementary); Holliston High School (high), rated A. All sit in Holliston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Elm St, Holliston, MA compare to other homes in Holliston 01746?

Among the 5,229 homes in Holliston 01746, it is bigger than 88% of them (3,207 ft² against a typical 1,884 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.7 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1850 against a typical 1968). 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 Elm St, Holliston, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Elm St, Holliston, MA was $11,448. The county assessed it at $781,400.

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