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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

79 RAILROAD AVE

ROWLEY, MA 01969
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,430 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.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,387 (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.$457,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$224,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$233,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$457,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyEssex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
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
Pine Grove SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.8 mi
M
Triton Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.1 mi
H
Triton High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi

District: Triton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01969These 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.36
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.96

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.1.1%
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.6,268
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.305 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$136,349
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$183,464
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

79 Railroad Ave 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 72% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Rowley 01969
  • Older than 93% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Rowley 01969

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rowley 01969.

Living area2,430 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,124 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 79 Railroad Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRowley 01969Essex County
Living areabigger than2,430 ft²65% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac2% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than18808% of homes7% of homes

About 79 Railroad Ave

When did 79 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA last sell?

79 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA last sold on Nov 17, 1965, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 79 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA?

79 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,430 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 79 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA built?

79 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 79 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA?

79 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA is assigned to Pine Grove School (elementary), rated A-; Triton Middle School (middle), rated B-; Triton High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Triton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 79 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA compare to other homes in Rowley 01969?

Among the 2,137 homes in Rowley 01969, it is bigger than 65% of them (2,430 ft² against a typical 2,124 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1880 against a typical 1982). 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 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA was $5,387. The county assessed it at $457,700.

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