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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $530,000 on Mar 17, 2022

688 COMMON ST

WALPOLE, MA 02081
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,344 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.
0.47 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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.$530,000 · Mar 17, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,643 (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.$595,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$295,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$300,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$595,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyNorfolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.47
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(2)

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
Walpole High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
BoydenB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.9 mi

District: Walpole School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02081These 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.27
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,697
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,190 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$154,284
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$180,354
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

688 Common 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 74% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Walpole 02081

How it measures up in Walpole 02081

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Walpole 02081.

Living area2,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,797 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.58 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 688 Common St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWalpole 02081Norfolk County
Living areabigger than2,344 ft²72% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 ac40% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than19006% of homes10% of homes

About 688 Common St

When did 688 Common St, Walpole, MA last sell?

688 Common St, Walpole, MA last sold on Mar 17, 2022 for $530,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 688 Common St, Walpole, MA?

688 Common St, Walpole, MA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,344 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.

When was 688 Common St, Walpole, MA built?

688 Common St, Walpole, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 688 Common St, Walpole, MA?

688 Common St, Walpole, MA is assigned to Walpole High School (high), rated A-; Boyden (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Walpole School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 688 Common St, Walpole, MA compare to other homes in Walpole 02081?

Among the 6,504 homes in Walpole 02081, it is bigger than 72% of them (2,344 ft² against a typical 1,797 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 0.58 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1900 against a typical 1974). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 688 Common St, Walpole, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 688 Common St, Walpole, MA was $7,643. The county assessed it at $595,700.

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