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Last sold for $585,000 on Feb 7, 2020

78 PLAIN ST

TAUNTON, MA 02780
8
Beds
4
Baths
3,562 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.
0.28 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.
3
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.$585,000 · Feb 7, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,240 (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.$661,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$114,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$547,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$661,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.60 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.48%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyBristol
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air

Transaction History(8)

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
Taunton High SchoolD-
High · Grades 8–12 · 1.4 mi
E
East Taunton Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.3 mi
M
Joseph H. Martin Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–7 · 2.4 mi

District: Taunton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02780These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.62

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.53,999
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,428 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,724
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,415
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.52%

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How this home compares

78 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 97% of homes in Taunton 02780
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Taunton 02780
  • Older than 86% of homes in Bristol County

How it measures up in Taunton 02780

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Taunton 02780.

Living area3,562 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 78 Plain St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTaunton 02780Bristol County
Living areabigger than3,562 ft²97% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac32% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than190026% of homes14% of homes

About 78 Plain St

When did 78 Plain St, Taunton, MA last sell?

78 Plain St, Taunton, MA last sold on Feb 7, 2020 for $585,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78 Plain St, Taunton, MA?

78 Plain St, Taunton, MA has 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,562 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 78 Plain St, Taunton, MA built?

78 Plain St, Taunton, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 78 Plain St, Taunton, MA?

78 Plain St, Taunton, MA is assigned to Taunton High School (high), rated D-; East Taunton Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Joseph H. Martin Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Taunton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Plain St, Taunton, MA compare to other homes in Taunton 02780?

Among the 14,126 homes in Taunton 02780, it is bigger than 97% of them (3,562 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1900 against a typical 1967). 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 Plain St, Taunton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Plain St, Taunton, MA was $7,240. The county assessed it at $661,800.

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