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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $85,000 on Jan 24, 1992

53 FOREST ST

MIDDLETON, MA 01949
4
Beds
2
Baths
3,673 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.
1.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$85,000 · Jan 24, 1992
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.$204,500
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE · recorded Jul 29, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,338 (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.$869,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$389,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$480,400

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.174 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.Cape Cod
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.38
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
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(6)

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
Fuller Meadow
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.6 mi
H
Masconomet Regional High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi
M
Masconomet Regional Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.3 mi

District: Middleton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01949These 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.42
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.92

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.97%
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.3.2%
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.9,880
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.684 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$149,082
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$187,077
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%

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

53 Forest 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 93% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Middleton 01949

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Middleton 01949.

Living area3,673 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,215 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size1.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.93 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 53 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMiddleton 01949Essex County
Living areabigger than3,673 ft²90% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.38 ac76% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than199250% of homes83% of homes

About 53 Forest St

When did 53 Forest St, Middleton, MA last sell?

53 Forest St, Middleton, MA last sold on Jan 24, 1992 for $85,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 53 Forest St, Middleton, MA?

53 Forest St, Middleton, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,673 square feet of living space and a 1.38-acre lot.

When was 53 Forest St, Middleton, MA built?

53 Forest St, Middleton, MA was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 53 Forest St, Middleton, MA?

53 Forest St, Middleton, MA is assigned to Fuller Meadow (elementary); Masconomet Regional High School (high), rated A; Masconomet Regional Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Middleton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 Forest St, Middleton, MA compare to other homes in Middleton 01949?

Among the 3,183 homes in Middleton 01949, it is bigger than 90% of them (3,673 ft² against a typical 2,215 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (1.38 ac against a typical 0.93 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1992 against a typical 1992). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 53 Forest St, Middleton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Forest St, Middleton, MA was $10,338. The county assessed it at $869,500.

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