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$277,578$156 / 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 89How 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
Last sold for $271,900 on Apr 22, 2026

56 SHELTER ST

ORANGE, MA 01364
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,776 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.
0.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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

$278K
$246K low$309K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$271,900 · Apr 22, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,793 (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.$230,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$200,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$179,360

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.60
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(9)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Fisher Hill SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.4 mi
M
Ralph C. Mahar Regional High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Ralph C. Mahar School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01364These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
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.7,765
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.206 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,398
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,663
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°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.50%

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How this home compares

56 Shelter 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 77% of homes in Franklin County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Orange 01364
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Orange 01364
  • Older than 76% of homes in Franklin County

What homes are worth in Orange 01364

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

This home
$153K$551K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Orange 01364.

How it measures up in Orange 01364

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Orange 01364.

Estimated value$277,578
CheaperTypical $308,573Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$156
CheaperTypical $218Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,776 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,436 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.6 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 56 Shelter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrange 01364Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$277,57833% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1569% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than1,776 ft²71% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.6 ac53% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than190032% of homes24% of homes

About 56 Shelter St

How much is 56 Shelter St, Orange, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 56 Shelter St, Orange, MA is $277,578 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $245,886 to $309,270. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 56 Shelter St, Orange, MA last sell?

56 Shelter St, Orange, MA last sold on Apr 22, 2026 for $271,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 56 Shelter St, Orange, MA?

56 Shelter St, Orange, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,776 square feet of living space and a 0.60-acre lot.

When was 56 Shelter St, Orange, MA built?

56 Shelter St, Orange, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 56 Shelter St, Orange, MA?

56 Shelter St, Orange, MA is assigned to Fisher Hill School (elementary), rated D+; Ralph C. Mahar Regional High School (middle), rated C. All sit in Ralph C. Mahar School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 56 Shelter St, Orange, MA compare to other homes in Orange 01364?

Among the 2,685 homes in Orange 01364, it is worth more than 33% of them ($277,578 against a typical $308,573), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($156 against a typical $218), it is bigger than 71% of them (1,776 ft² against a typical 1,436 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.6 ac against a typical 0.53 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1900 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 23% 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 Shelter St, Orange, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Shelter St, Orange, MA was $3,793. The county assessed it at $230,600.

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