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$211,885$235 / 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 60How 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 $1 on Dec 19, 2008

490 CHAPEL ST

LEE, MA 01238
2
Beds
1
Baths
900 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.
1.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1886
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$212K
$127K low$296K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1 · Dec 19, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,115 (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.$188,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$86,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$101,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$194,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.129 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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
CountyBerkshire
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.1982
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.80
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.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

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
Lee Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.9 mi
M
Lee Middle/High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Lee School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01238These 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.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
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.5,982
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.157 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,626
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,599
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°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.50%

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How this home compares

490 Chapel 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Lee 01238
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Lee 01238
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Lee 01238
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Lee 01238
  • Older than 91% of homes in Berkshire County

What homes are worth in Lee 01238

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

This home
$221K$1.4M

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Lee 01238.

How it measures up in Lee 01238

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lee 01238.

Estimated value$211,885
CheaperTypical $436,226Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$235
CheaperTypical $295Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,587 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size1.8 ac
SmallerTypical 0.61 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1886
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 490 Chapel St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLee 01238Berkshire County
Estimated valuepricier than$211,885almost no homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23517% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than900 ft²6% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.8 ac81% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than188610% of homes9% of homes

About 490 Chapel St

How much is 490 Chapel St, Lee, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 490 Chapel St, Lee, MA is $211,885 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $127,286 to $296,484. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 490 Chapel St, Lee, MA last sell?

490 Chapel St, Lee, MA last sold on Dec 19, 2008 for $1, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 490 Chapel St, Lee, MA?

490 Chapel St, Lee, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 900 square feet of living space and a 1.80-acre lot.

When was 490 Chapel St, Lee, MA built?

490 Chapel St, Lee, MA was built in 1886, making it 140 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 490 Chapel St, Lee, MA?

490 Chapel St, Lee, MA is assigned to Lee Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Lee Middle/High School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Lee School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 490 Chapel St, Lee, MA compare to other homes in Lee 01238?

Among the 2,374 homes in Lee 01238, it is worth more than almost none of them ($211,885 against a typical $436,226), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($235 against a typical $295), it is bigger than 6% of them (900 ft² against a typical 1,587 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (1.8 ac against a typical 0.61 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1886 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Berkshire County, it is worth more than 9% 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 490 Chapel St, Lee, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 490 Chapel St, Lee, MA was $2,115. The county assessed it at $188,000.

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