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$437,876$415 / 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
Last sold for $298,000 on Aug 20, 2004

42 WATER ST

SOUTH WALPOLE, MA 02071
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,056 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$438K
$396K low$480K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$298,000 · Aug 20, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,327 (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.$427,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$238,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$189,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$421,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$548,127

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
CountyNORFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
BoydenB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Walpole High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Walpole School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02071These 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.0
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 100.70

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.48%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.8%
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.1,153
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.919 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$176,412
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$206,492
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

42 Water 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 98% of homes in South Walpole 02071
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in South Walpole 02071
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in South Walpole 02071
  • Among the smallest lots in South Walpole 02071
  • Older than 90% of homes in Norfolk County

What homes are worth in South Walpole 02071

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

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$438K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in South Walpole 02071.

How it measures up in South Walpole 02071

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Walpole 02071.

Estimated value$437,876
CheaperTypical $780,660Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$415
CheaperTypical $375Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,140 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.76 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 42 Water St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Walpole 02071Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$437,8762% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41573% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than1,056 ft²2% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 acalmost no homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than190016% of homes10% of homes

About 42 Water St

How much is 42 Water St, South Walpole, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Water St, South Walpole, MA is $437,876 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $396,176 to $479,576. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Water St, South Walpole, MA last sell?

42 Water St, South Walpole, MA last sold on Aug 20, 2004 for $298,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Water St, South Walpole, MA?

42 Water St, South Walpole, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,056 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 42 Water St, South Walpole, MA built?

42 Water St, South Walpole, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Water St, South Walpole, MA?

42 Water St, South Walpole, MA is assigned to Boyden (elementary), rated B; Walpole High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Walpole School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Water St, South Walpole, MA compare to other homes in South Walpole 02071?

Among the 309 homes in South Walpole 02071, it is worth more than 2% of them ($437,876 against a typical $780,660), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($415 against a typical $375), it is bigger than 2% of them (1,056 ft² against a typical 2,140 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.76 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1900 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 8% 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 Water St, South Walpole, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Water St, South Walpole, MA was $5,327. The county assessed it at $427,900.

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