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$515,800$241 / 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 92How 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

74 FAY RD

NEW SALEM, MA 01355
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,136 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.
5.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
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

$516K
$475K low$557K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,486 (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.$477,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$58,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$419,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$389,300

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.43
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
30
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
55
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
93
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
36
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Gambrel
CountyFranklin
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.45
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Ralph C. Mahar Regional High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 2.0 mi
E
Swift RiverB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 3.1 mi

District: Ralph C. Mahar School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01355These 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.77
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.5%
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.1,158
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,769
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,791
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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

74 Fay Rd 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 more than 84% of homes in Franklin County
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Franklin County
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Franklin County
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Franklin County

What homes are worth in New Salem 01355

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

This home
$177K$730K

This home is worth more than 83% of homes in New Salem 01355.

How it measures up in New Salem 01355

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Salem 01355.

Estimated value$515,800
CheaperTypical $404,838Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$241
CheaperTypical $243Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area2,136 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,719 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size5.45 ac
SmallerTypical 3.01 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 74 Fay Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Salem 01355Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$515,80083% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24150% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than2,136 ft²71% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.45 ac68% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than198764% of homes79% of homes

About 74 Fay Rd

How much is 74 Fay Rd, New Salem, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 74 Fay Rd, New Salem, MA is $515,800 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $474,811 to $556,789. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 74 Fay Rd, New Salem, MA last sell?

74 Fay Rd, New Salem, MA last sold on May 15, 2000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 74 Fay Rd, New Salem, MA?

74 Fay Rd, New Salem, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,136 square feet of living space and a 5.45-acre lot.

When was 74 Fay Rd, New Salem, MA built?

74 Fay Rd, New Salem, MA was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a gambrel home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 74 Fay Rd, New Salem, MA?

74 Fay Rd, New Salem, MA is assigned to Ralph C. Mahar Regional High School (middle), rated C; Swift River (elementary), rated B. All sit in Ralph C. Mahar School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 74 Fay Rd, New Salem, MA compare to other homes in New Salem 01355?

Among the 421 homes in New Salem 01355, it is worth more than 83% of them ($515,800 against a typical $404,838), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($241 against a typical $243), it is bigger than 71% of them (2,136 ft² against a typical 1,719 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (5.45 ac against a typical 3.01 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1987 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 84% 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 74 Fay Rd, New Salem, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 74 Fay Rd, New Salem, MA was $6,486. The county assessed it at $477,600.

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