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478 BOSTON RD

BILLERICA, MA 01821
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,268 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,949 (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.$552,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$404,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$147,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Office Building
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
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.

H
Billerica Memorial High SchoolC
High · Grades 8–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Marshall Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–7 · 1.0 mi
E
John F KennedyB+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.9 mi

District: Billerica School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01821These 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.40
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.82

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.98%
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.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.31,495
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,857 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$133,460
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$152,991
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

478 Boston 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.

  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Billerica 01821
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Billerica 01821
  • Older than 95% of homes in Billerica 01821

How it measures up in Billerica 01821

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Billerica 01821.

Living area1,268 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,872 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.57 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 478 Boston Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBillerica 01821Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,268 ft²16% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac21% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than19205% of homes26% of homes

About 478 Boston Rd

When did 478 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA last sell?

478 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA last sold on Jan 3, 2005, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 478 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA?

478 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,268 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 478 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA built?

478 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 478 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA?

478 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA is assigned to Billerica Memorial High School (high), rated C; Marshall Middle School (middle), rated B-; John F Kennedy (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Billerica School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 478 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA compare to other homes in Billerica 01821?

Among the 10,003 homes in Billerica 01821, it is bigger than 16% of them (1,268 ft² against a typical 1,872 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.57 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1920 against a typical 1969). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 478 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 478 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA was $13,949. The county assessed it at $552,000.

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