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$622,346$444 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

688 WEST ST

WALPOLE, MA 02081
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,403 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$622K
$550K low$695K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,420 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$515,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$307,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$208,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$486,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$557,302

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.Cape Cod
CountyNORFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46
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.

E
Elm Street SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Walpole High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 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 West 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 69% of homes in Walpole 02081
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Walpole 02081
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Walpole 02081
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Walpole 02081
  • Older than 76% of homes in Walpole 02081

What homes are worth in Walpole 02081

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

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$396K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 31% 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.

Estimated value$622,346
CheaperTypical $720,227Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$444
CheaperTypical $406Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area1,403 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,797 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.6 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 688 West St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWalpole 02081Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$622,34631% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44470% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than1,403 ft²27% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac34% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than195224% of homes41% of homes

About 688 West St

How much is 688 West St, Walpole, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 688 West St, Walpole, MA is $622,346 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $550,156 to $694,536. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

688 West St, Walpole, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 688 West St, Walpole, MA?

688 West St, Walpole, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,403 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 688 West St, Walpole, MA built?

688 West St, Walpole, MA was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 688 West St, Walpole, MA?

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

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

Among the 6,504 homes in Walpole 02081, it is worth more than 31% of them ($622,346 against a typical $720,227), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($444 against a typical $406), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,403 ft² against a typical 1,797 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.6 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1952 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 33% 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 688 West St, Walpole, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 688 West St, Walpole, MA was $6,420. The county assessed it at $515,700.

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