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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $2,100,000 on Mar 23, 2022

490 GAY ST

WESTWOOD, MA 02090
7
Beds
6 / 1
Baths
5,669 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.
2.93 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.
14
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,100,000 · Mar 23, 2022
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$800,000
BANKESB · 6.5% 1 · recorded Mar 1, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$30,378 (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.$2,373,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,430,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$943,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,373,300

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.119 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
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.2.93
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement

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
Pine Hill SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Westwood High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
E.W. Thurston Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Westwood School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02090These 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.46
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,882
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,504 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$181,840
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$206,489
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.52%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

490 Gay 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.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Westwood 02090
  • Older than 98% of homes in Westwood 02090

How it measures up in Westwood 02090

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Westwood 02090.

Living area5,669 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,124 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size2.93 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1850
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 490 Gay St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestwood 02090Norfolk County
Living areabigger than5,669 ft²97% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.93 ac97% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than18502% of homes2% of homes

About 490 Gay St

When did 490 Gay St, Westwood, MA last sell?

490 Gay St, Westwood, MA last sold on Mar 23, 2022 for $2,100,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 490 Gay St, Westwood, MA?

490 Gay St, Westwood, MA has 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 5,669 square feet of living space and a 2.93-acre lot.

When was 490 Gay St, Westwood, MA built?

490 Gay St, Westwood, MA was built in 1850, making it 176 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 490 Gay St, Westwood, MA?

490 Gay St, Westwood, MA is assigned to Pine Hill School (elementary), rated A-; Westwood High School (high), rated A+; E.W. Thurston Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Westwood School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 490 Gay St, Westwood, MA compare to other homes in Westwood 02090?

Among the 4,822 homes in Westwood 02090, it is bigger than 97% of them (5,669 ft² against a typical 2,124 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (2.93 ac against a typical 0.53 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1850 against a typical 1959). 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 Gay St, Westwood, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 490 Gay St, Westwood, MA was $30,378. The county assessed it at $2,373,300.

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