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$444,496$216 / 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 96How 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

5 WILLIAM RICE RD

NEW SALEM, MA 01355
2
Beds
2
Baths
2,058 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.
29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$444K
$427K low$462K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,968 (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.$365,829 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$57,929
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$307,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$289,808

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.24
51
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
30
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
42
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyFranklin
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.29.00
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.

M
Ralph C. Mahar Regional High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 4.1 mi
E
Swift RiverB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 5.0 mi

District: Ralph C. Mahar School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01355These 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.77
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 100.56

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.92%
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.9.5%
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.1,158
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,769
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,791
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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

5 William Rice 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 more than 72% of homes in Franklin County
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in New Salem 01355
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Franklin County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Franklin County
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Franklin County

What homes are worth in New Salem 01355

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

This home
$200K$806K

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in New Salem 01355.

How it measures up in New Salem 01355

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Salem 01355.

Estimated value$444,496
CheaperTypical $415,347Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$216
CheaperTypical $249Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area2,058 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,726 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size29 ac
SmallerTypical 3 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 5 William Rice Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Salem 01355Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$444,49660% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21632% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than2,058 ft²68% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than29 ac95% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than199477% of homes86% of homes

About 5 William Rice Rd

How much is 5 William Rice Rd, New Salem, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 William Rice Rd, New Salem, MA is $444,496 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $427,391 to $461,601. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 William Rice Rd, New Salem, MA last sell?

5 William Rice Rd, New Salem, MA last sold on Mar 7, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 William Rice Rd, New Salem, MA?

5 William Rice Rd, New Salem, MA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,058 square feet of living space and a 29.00-acre lot.

When was 5 William Rice Rd, New Salem, MA built?

5 William Rice Rd, New Salem, MA was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 William Rice Rd, New Salem, MA?

5 William Rice Rd, New Salem, MA is assigned to Ralph C. Mahar Regional High School (middle), rated C; Swift River (elementary), rated B. All sit in Ralph C. Mahar School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 William Rice Rd, New Salem, MA compare to other homes in New Salem 01355?

Among the 421 homes in New Salem 01355, it is worth more than 60% of them ($444,496 against a typical $415,347), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($216 against a typical $249), it is bigger than 68% of them (2,058 ft² against a typical 1,726 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (29 ac against a typical 3 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (1994 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 72% 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 5 William Rice Rd, New Salem, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 William Rice Rd, New Salem, MA was $4,968. The county assessed it at $365,829.

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