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$332,815$158 / 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 91How 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

470 FOSTER RD

ASHBY, MA 01431
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,100 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.
2.55 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$333K
$302K low$364K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,294 (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.$209,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$69,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$139,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$219,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$434,660

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
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.1899
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.55
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Ashby Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.4 mi
M
Hawthorne Brook Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 4.8 mi
H
North Middlesex Regional High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.2 mi

District: North Middlesex School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01431These 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.92
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 100.74

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.9%
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.3,266
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.136 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$108,151
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$136,531
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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.58%

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How this home compares

470 Foster Rd 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 96% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Middlesex County
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Ashby 01431
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Among the oldest homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Ashby 01431

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

This home
$204K$861K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Ashby 01431.

How it measures up in Ashby 01431

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ashby 01431.

Estimated value$332,815
CheaperTypical $459,580Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$158
CheaperTypical $264Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area2,100 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,751 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size2.55 ac
SmallerTypical 2.11 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1850
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 470 Foster Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshby 01431Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$332,81515% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1584% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than2,100 ft²69% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.55 ac58% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than18506% of homesalmost no homes

About 470 Foster Rd

How much is 470 Foster Rd, Ashby, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 470 Foster Rd, Ashby, MA is $332,815 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $301,524 to $364,106. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 470 Foster Rd, Ashby, MA last sell?

470 Foster Rd, Ashby, MA last sold on Nov 23, 2015, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 470 Foster Rd, Ashby, MA?

470 Foster Rd, Ashby, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,100 square feet of living space and a 2.55-acre lot.

When was 470 Foster Rd, Ashby, MA built?

470 Foster Rd, Ashby, MA was built in 1850, making it 176 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 470 Foster Rd, Ashby, MA?

470 Foster Rd, Ashby, MA is assigned to Ashby Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Hawthorne Brook Middle School (middle), rated C; North Middlesex Regional High School (high), rated B. All sit in North Middlesex School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 470 Foster Rd, Ashby, MA compare to other homes in Ashby 01431?

Among the 1,215 homes in Ashby 01431, it is worth more than 15% of them ($332,815 against a typical $459,580), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($158 against a typical $264), it is bigger than 69% of them (2,100 ft² against a typical 1,751 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (2.55 ac against a typical 2.11 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1850 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 4% 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 470 Foster Rd, Ashby, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 470 Foster Rd, Ashby, MA was $3,294. The county assessed it at $209,000.

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