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$635,949$535 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $450,000 on Nov 15, 2021

56 JAMES WAY

SCITUATE, MA 02066
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,188 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.
0.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$636K
$598K low$674K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$450,000 · Nov 15, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,296 (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.$530,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$373,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$157,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$599,925

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
CountyPLYMOUTH
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.1972
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.45
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Wampatuck Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Gates Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Scituate High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Scituate School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02066These 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.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.7%
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.16,854
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.871 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$134,218
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$189,221
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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.52%

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How this home compares

56 James Way 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 94% of homes in Scituate 02066
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Plymouth County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Scituate 02066
  • Older than 65% of homes in Plymouth County

What homes are worth in Scituate 02066

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

This home
$538K$2.6M

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Scituate 02066.

How it measures up in Scituate 02066

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scituate 02066.

Estimated value$635,949
CheaperTypical $1,003,508Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$535
CheaperTypical $517Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,188 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,025 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 56 James Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScituate 02066Plymouth County
Estimated valuepricier than$635,9496% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53556% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,188 ft²11% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac47% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than195644% of homes35% of homes

About 56 James Way

How much is 56 James Way, Scituate, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 56 James Way, Scituate, MA is $635,949 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $597,619 to $674,279. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 56 James Way, Scituate, MA last sell?

56 James Way, Scituate, MA last sold on Nov 15, 2021 for $450,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 56 James Way, Scituate, MA?

56 James Way, Scituate, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,188 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 56 James Way, Scituate, MA built?

56 James Way, Scituate, MA was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 56 James Way, Scituate, MA?

56 James Way, Scituate, MA is assigned to Wampatuck Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Gates Middle School (middle), rated B+; Scituate High School (high), rated A. All sit in Scituate School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 56 James Way, Scituate, MA compare to other homes in Scituate 02066?

Among the 7,802 homes in Scituate 02066, it is worth more than 6% of them ($635,949 against a typical $1,003,508), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($535 against a typical $517), it is bigger than 11% of them (1,188 ft² against a typical 2,025 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1956 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Plymouth County, it is worth more than 50% 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 56 James Way, Scituate, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 James Way, Scituate, MA was $5,296. The county assessed it at $530,100.

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