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$1,571,593$631 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

540 THOREAU ST

CONCORD, MA 01742
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,492 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
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

$1.6M
$1.5M low$1.7M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,704 (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.$1,184,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$568,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$616,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,184,300

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.Colonial
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
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(11)

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.

H
Concord Carlisle High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Alcott Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Concord Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi

District: Concord School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01742These 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.47
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
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.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,974
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.737 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$185,796
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$221,000
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%

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How this home compares

540 Thoreau 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 more than 90% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Concord 01742

What homes are worth in Concord 01742

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

This home
$554K$4.2M

This home is worth more than 58% of homes in Concord 01742.

How it measures up in Concord 01742

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Concord 01742.

Estimated value$1,571,593
CheaperTypical $1,448,564Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$631
CheaperTypical $598Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area2,492 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,389 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.65 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 540 Thoreau St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeConcord 01742Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,571,59358% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$63160% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than2,492 ft²54% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac18% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than196042% of homes53% of homes

About 540 Thoreau St

How much is 540 Thoreau St, Concord, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Thoreau St, Concord, MA is $1,571,593 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,483,884 to $1,659,302. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 540 Thoreau St, Concord, MA?

540 Thoreau St, Concord, MA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,492 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 540 Thoreau St, Concord, MA built?

540 Thoreau St, Concord, MA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 540 Thoreau St, Concord, MA?

540 Thoreau St, Concord, MA is assigned to Concord Carlisle High School (high), rated A+; Alcott Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Concord Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Concord School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Thoreau St, Concord, MA compare to other homes in Concord 01742?

Among the 5,735 homes in Concord 01742, it is worth more than 58% of them ($1,571,593 against a typical $1,448,564), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($631 against a typical $598), it is bigger than 54% of them (2,492 ft² against a typical 2,389 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.65 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1960 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 90% 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 540 Thoreau St, Concord, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Thoreau St, Concord, MA was $15,704. The county assessed it at $1,184,300.

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