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$481,886$322 / 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 94How 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 $18,900 on Sep 28, 1998

78 HOWARD ST

PAXTON, MA 01612
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,498 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.
2.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$482K
$455K low$509K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$18,900 · Sep 28, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,295 (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.$454,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$177,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$276,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$428,200

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.Raised Ranch
CountyWorcester
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.90
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

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

E
Dawson Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.1 mi
M
Mountview Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.8 mi
H
Wachusett Regional High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 mi

District: Wachusett School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01612These 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.23
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 100.56

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,363
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.325 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$149,287
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$165,834
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

78 Howard 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 67% of homes in Paxton 01612
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Paxton 01612
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Paxton 01612
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Worcester County
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Paxton 01612

What homes are worth in Paxton 01612

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

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$342K$950K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Paxton 01612.

How it measures up in Paxton 01612

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Paxton 01612.

Estimated value$481,886
CheaperTypical $548,396Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$322
CheaperTypical $288Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,498 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,937 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size2.9 ac
SmallerTypical 0.93 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 78 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePaxton 01612Worcester County
Estimated valuepricier than$481,88633% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32273% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than1,498 ft²28% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.9 ac85% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than198369% of homes62% of homes

About 78 Howard St

How much is 78 Howard St, Paxton, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Howard St, Paxton, MA is $481,886 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $454,850 to $508,922. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Howard St, Paxton, MA last sell?

78 Howard St, Paxton, MA last sold on Sep 28, 1998 for $18,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 Howard St, Paxton, MA?

78 Howard St, Paxton, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,498 square feet of living space and a 2.90-acre lot.

When was 78 Howard St, Paxton, MA built?

78 Howard St, Paxton, MA was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 78 Howard St, Paxton, MA?

78 Howard St, Paxton, MA is assigned to Dawson Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Mountview Middle School (middle), rated B; Wachusett Regional High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Wachusett School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Howard St, Paxton, MA compare to other homes in Paxton 01612?

Among the 1,643 homes in Paxton 01612, it is worth more than 33% of them ($481,886 against a typical $548,396), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($322 against a typical $288), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,498 ft² against a typical 1,937 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (2.9 ac against a typical 0.93 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1983 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Worcester County, it is worth more than 50% 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 78 Howard St, Paxton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Howard St, Paxton, MA was $6,295. The county assessed it at $454,200.

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