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$491,038$349 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $279,000 on Dec 22, 2003

42 RAILROAD AVE

ROWLEY, MA 01969
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,409 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.
0.21 ac
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.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$491K
$451K low$531K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$279,000 · Dec 22, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,448 (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.$450,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$230,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$220,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$428,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$602,078

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
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
Pine Grove SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.9 mi
M
Triton Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.2 mi
H
Triton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi

District: Triton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01969These 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.36
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.96

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.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.1%
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.6,268
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.305 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$136,349
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$183,464
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 Railroad Ave 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 91% of homes in Rowley 01969
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Rowley 01969
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Rowley 01969
  • Older than 92% of homes in Rowley 01969

What homes are worth in Rowley 01969

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

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$239K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Rowley 01969.

How it measures up in Rowley 01969

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rowley 01969.

Estimated value$491,038
CheaperTypical $764,495Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$349
CheaperTypical $380Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area1,409 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,124 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 1.09 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 42 Railroad Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRowley 01969Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$491,0389% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34930% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,409 ft²24% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac2% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than18808% of homes8% of homes

About 42 Railroad Ave

How much is 42 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA is $491,038 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $451,217 to $530,859. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA last sell?

42 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA last sold on Dec 22, 2003 for $279,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA?

42 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,409 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 42 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA built?

42 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 42 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA?

42 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA is assigned to Pine Grove School (elementary), rated A-; Triton Middle School (middle), rated B; Triton High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Triton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA compare to other homes in Rowley 01969?

Among the 2,136 homes in Rowley 01969, it is worth more than 9% of them ($491,038 against a typical $764,495), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($349 against a typical $380), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,409 ft² against a typical 2,124 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 1.09 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1880 against a typical 1982). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 17% 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 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA was $5,448. The county assessed it at $450,600.

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