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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $435,000 on Mar 24, 2014

79 HOWARD ST

NORWOOD, MA 02062
2
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,048 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.
0.22 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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.$435,000 · Mar 24, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,092 (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.$674,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$299,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$374,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$674,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyNorfolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
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(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.

E
John P. Oldham Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Norwood High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Norwood School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02062These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.67

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.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
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.32,450
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,988 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,738
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$139,603
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

79 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.

  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Norwood 02062
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Norwood 02062

How it measures up in Norwood 02062

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Norwood 02062.

Living area2,048 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,619 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 79 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorwood 02062Norfolk County
Living areabigger than2,048 ft²74% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac40% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than190010% of homes10% of homes

About 79 Howard St

When did 79 Howard St, Norwood, MA last sell?

79 Howard St, Norwood, MA last sold on Mar 24, 2014 for $435,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 79 Howard St, Norwood, MA?

79 Howard St, Norwood, MA has 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,048 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 79 Howard St, Norwood, MA built?

79 Howard St, Norwood, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 79 Howard St, Norwood, MA?

79 Howard St, Norwood, MA is assigned to John P. Oldham Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Norwood High School (high), rated B; Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Norwood School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 79 Howard St, Norwood, MA compare to other homes in Norwood 02062?

Among the 8,107 homes in Norwood 02062, it is bigger than 74% of them (2,048 ft² against a typical 1,619 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1900 against a typical 1955). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 79 Howard St, Norwood, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Howard St, Norwood, MA was $7,092. The county assessed it at $674,100.

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