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$340,362$293 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $130,000 on Aug 10, 2001

496 MAIN ST

ASHBY, MA 01431
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,160 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.
1.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$340K
$310K low$371K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$130,000 · Aug 10, 2001
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$340,362
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$272,290

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,986 (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.$261,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$66,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$195,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$242,900

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.Ranch
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.1958
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.50
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

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 · 0.8 mi
M
Hawthorne Brook Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 5.5 mi
H
North Middlesex Regional High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.7 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%

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.No

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

496 Main 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 96% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Ashby 01431
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of 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
$217K$870K

This home is worth more than 14% 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$340,362
CheaperTypical $470,224Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$293
CheaperTypical $273Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,160 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,750 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size1.5 ac
SmallerTypical 2.09 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 496 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshby 01431Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$340,36214% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29366% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,160 ft²15% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.5 ac31% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than195538% of homes47% of homes

About 496 Main St

How much is 496 Main St, Ashby, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 496 Main St, Ashby, MA is $340,362 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $309,774 to $370,950. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 496 Main St, Ashby, MA last sell?

496 Main St, Ashby, MA last sold on Aug 10, 2001 for $130,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 496 Main St, Ashby, MA?

496 Main St, Ashby, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,160 square feet of living space and a 1.50-acre lot.

When was 496 Main St, Ashby, MA built?

496 Main St, Ashby, MA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 496 Main St, Ashby, MA?

496 Main St, 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 496 Main St, Ashby, MA compare to other homes in Ashby 01431?

Among the 1,214 homes in Ashby 01431, it is worth more than 14% of them ($340,362 against a typical $470,224), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($293 against a typical $273), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,160 ft² against a typical 1,750 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (1.5 ac against a typical 2.09 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1955 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 496 Main St, Ashby, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 496 Main St, Ashby, MA was $3,986. The county assessed it at $261,700.

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