Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $600,000 on Nov 16, 2020
72 E PLAIN ST
WAYLAND, MA 01778
6
Beds
5 / 2
Baths
2,930 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.
0.84 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$600,000 · Nov 16, 2020
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,029 (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.$1,148,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$515,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$633,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,072,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$955,270
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyMIDDLESEX
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.0.84
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck
Transaction History(7)
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.
MEH
Wayland Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
Happy Hollow Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
Wayland High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
District: Wayland School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 01778These 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.26
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.66
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.1%
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.14,571
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.886 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$194,029
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$239,254
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
72 E Plain 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 84% of homes in Middlesex County
- Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Middlesex County
- Older than 95% of homes in Wayland 01778
How it measures up in Wayland 01778
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wayland 01778.
Living area2,930 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,135 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 76% of homes nearby
Lot size0.84 ac
SmallerTypical 0.92 acBigger
Bigger than 48% of homes nearby
Year built1890
OlderTypical 1960Newer
Newer than 5% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Wayland 01778 | Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,930 ft² | 76% of homes | 84% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.84 ac | 48% of homes | 74% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1890 | 5% of homes | 7% of homes |
About 72 E Plain St
When did 72 E Plain St, Wayland, MA last sell?
72 E Plain St, Wayland, MA last sold on Nov 16, 2020 for $600,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.
How big is 72 E Plain St, Wayland, MA?
72 E Plain St, Wayland, MA has 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2,930 square feet of living space and a 0.84-acre lot.
When was 72 E Plain St, Wayland, MA built?
72 E Plain St, Wayland, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 72 E Plain St, Wayland, MA?
72 E Plain St, Wayland, MA is assigned to Wayland Middle School (middle), rated A+; Happy Hollow Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Wayland High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Wayland School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 72 E Plain St, Wayland, MA compare to other homes in Wayland 01778?
Among the 4,889 homes in Wayland 01778, it is bigger than 76% of them (2,930 ft² against a typical 2,135 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.84 ac against a typical 0.92 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1890 against a typical 1960). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 72 E Plain St, Wayland, MA?
The 2026 property tax bill for 72 E Plain St, Wayland, MA was $17,029. The county assessed it at $1,148,300.
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- 37 E Plain St$698K3 bd · 1 ba · 1,160 ft² · Sold $308K · Dec 2014
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- 84 E Plain St$1.2M4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,583 ft² · Sold $697K · Aug 2013
- 44 E Plain St$1M4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,599 ft² · Sold $590K · Dec 2012
- 58 E Plain St$851K3 bd · 1 ba · 1,570 ft² · Sold $465K · Jul 2006
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Closest homes
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- 11 Melville Pl$1.1M214 ft · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,728 ft² · Sold $526K · Jun 2010
- 62 E Plain St$678K184 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 994 ft² · Sold $660K · Nov 2025
- 78 E Plain St$706K202 ft · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,216 ft² · Sold $700K · Jun 2026
- 9 Melville Pl$868K300 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,418 ft² · Sold Nov 2017
- 8 Melville Pl$700K302 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,216 ft² · Sold $350K · Jan 2012
- 65 E Plain St$1.5M385 ft · 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,756 ft² · Sold $355K · Nov 2003
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- 64 Plain Rd$875K4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,862 ft² · Sold $875K · Oct 2026
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- 64 Pickwick Way$849K2 bd · 2 ba · 1,581 ft² · Sold $865K · Sep 2026
- 17 Wadsworth Ln$1.1M3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,380 ft² · Sold $1.1M · Sep 2026
- 12 Steepletree Ln$653K2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,800 ft² · Sold $652K · Sep 2026
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