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$311,975$273 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

79 ORCHARD RD

DALTON, MA 01226
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,144 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.
2.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$312K
$292K low$332K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,058 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$299,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$84,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$211,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$275,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$293,802

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

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.Ranch
CountyBERKSHIRE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.40
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 With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
Wahconah Regional High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Nessacus Regional Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Craneville Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi

District: Central Berkshire School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01226These 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.52
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,252
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.286 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,156
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,224
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°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.50%

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How this home compares

79 Orchard 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 less than 66% of homes in Berkshire County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Dalton 01226
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Dalton 01226
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Dalton 01226

What homes are worth in Dalton 01226

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

This home
$195K$894K

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Dalton 01226.

How it measures up in Dalton 01226

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dalton 01226.

Estimated value$311,975
CheaperTypical $341,490Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$273
CheaperTypical $202Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area1,144 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,893 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size2.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 79 Orchard Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDalton 01226Berkshire County
Estimated valuepricier than$311,97539% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27391% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than1,144 ft²13% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.4 ac91% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than195346% of homes49% of homes

About 79 Orchard Rd

How much is 79 Orchard Rd, Dalton, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Orchard Rd, Dalton, MA is $311,975 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $291,598 to $332,352. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 Orchard Rd, Dalton, MA last sell?

79 Orchard Rd, Dalton, MA last sold on Jun 2, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 79 Orchard Rd, Dalton, MA?

79 Orchard Rd, Dalton, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,144 square feet of living space and a 2.40-acre lot.

When was 79 Orchard Rd, Dalton, MA built?

79 Orchard Rd, Dalton, MA was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 79 Orchard Rd, Dalton, MA?

79 Orchard Rd, Dalton, MA is assigned to Wahconah Regional High School (high), rated B-; Nessacus Regional Middle School (middle), rated C+; Craneville Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Central Berkshire School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 79 Orchard Rd, Dalton, MA compare to other homes in Dalton 01226?

Among the 2,340 homes in Dalton 01226, it is worth more than 39% of them ($311,975 against a typical $341,490), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($273 against a typical $202), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,144 ft² against a typical 1,893 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (2.4 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1953 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Berkshire County, it is worth more than 34% 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 79 Orchard Rd, Dalton, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Orchard Rd, Dalton, MA was $5,058. The county assessed it at $299,800.

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