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$352,358$237 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $221,500 on Nov 21, 2017

42 GAY ST

MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,485 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.
2,340 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
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

$352K
$334K low$370K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$221,500 · Nov 21, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,236 (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.$328,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$135,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$192,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$416,955

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
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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(9)

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
1LT Charles W. Whitcomb SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Goodnow Brothers Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
H
Marlborough High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Marlborough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01752These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

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.9.1%
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.42,223
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,953 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,959
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,206
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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 Gay 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 95% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Among the smallest lots in Marlborough 01752
  • Older than 96% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Marlborough 01752

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

This home
$193K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 16% of homes in Marlborough 01752.

How it measures up in Marlborough 01752

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Marlborough 01752.

Estimated value$352,358
CheaperTypical $521,919Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$237
CheaperTypical $337Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area1,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,585 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size2,340 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 42 Gay St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarlborough 01752Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$352,35816% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2374% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,485 ft²44% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,340 ft²almost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than18807% of homes4% of homes

About 42 Gay St

How much is 42 Gay St, Marlborough, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Gay St, Marlborough, MA is $352,358 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $334,466 to $370,250. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Gay St, Marlborough, MA last sell?

42 Gay St, Marlborough, MA last sold on Nov 21, 2017 for $221,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42 Gay St, Marlborough, MA?

42 Gay St, Marlborough, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,485 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 42 Gay St, Marlborough, MA built?

42 Gay St, Marlborough, MA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Gay St, Marlborough, MA?

42 Gay St, Marlborough, MA is assigned to 1LT Charles W. Whitcomb School (middle), rated B-; Goodnow Brothers Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Marlborough High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Marlborough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Gay St, Marlborough, MA compare to other homes in Marlborough 01752?

Among the 10,751 homes in Marlborough 01752, it is worth more than 16% of them ($352,358 against a typical $521,919), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($237 against a typical $337), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,485 ft² against a typical 1,585 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,340 ft² against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1880 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 5% 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 Gay St, Marlborough, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Gay St, Marlborough, MA was $3,236. The county assessed it at $328,200.

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