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$328,500$316 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $28,000 on Jan 6, 1995

78 WEST ST

NEW SALEM, MA 01355
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,040 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.
4.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$329K
$304K low$353K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$28,000 · Jan 6, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,057 (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.$372,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$316,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$269,200

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.Ranch
CountyFranklin
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.30
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(1)

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
Swift RiverB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 2.1 mi
M
Ralph C. Mahar Regional High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 6.2 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

78 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 72% of homes in New Salem 01355
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Franklin County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in New Salem 01355
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Franklin County
  • Newer than 87% 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.

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$170K$690K

This home is worth more than 28% 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$328,500
CheaperTypical $388,609Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$316
CheaperTypical $229Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,713 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size4.3 ac
SmallerTypical 3 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 78 West St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Salem 01355Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$328,50028% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31688% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,040 ft²10% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.3 ac62% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than199579% of homes87% of homes

About 78 West St

How much is 78 West St, New Salem, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 West St, New Salem, MA is $328,500 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $303,866 to $353,134. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 West St, New Salem, MA last sell?

78 West St, New Salem, MA last sold on Jan 6, 1995 for $28,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 West St, New Salem, MA?

78 West St, New Salem, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,040 square feet of living space and a 4.30-acre lot.

When was 78 West St, New Salem, MA built?

78 West St, New Salem, MA was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 78 West St, New Salem, MA?

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

How does 78 West St, New Salem, MA compare to other homes in New Salem 01355?

Among the 421 homes in New Salem 01355, it is worth more than 28% of them ($328,500 against a typical $388,609), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($316 against a typical $229), it is bigger than 10% of them (1,040 ft² against a typical 1,713 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (4.3 ac against a typical 3 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (1995 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 42% 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 West St, New Salem, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 West St, New Salem, MA was $5,057. The county assessed it at $372,400.

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