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$678,750$462 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $447,000 on Aug 21, 2018

8 MESSINGER ST

CANTON, MA 02021
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,468 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1923
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

$679K
$655K low$703K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$447,000 · Aug 21, 2018
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$538,750
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$431,000
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.21%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$140,000
MASS BAY CREDIT UNION · 6.01% · recorded Apr 6, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,538 (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.$560,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$290,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$270,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$538,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$698,060

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

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.Conventional
CountyNORFOLK
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1965
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Canton High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Dean S. Luce Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
M
William H. Galvin Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi

District: Canton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02021These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

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.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,067
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,278 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$132,421
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$168,387
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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%

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

8 Messinger 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Canton 02021
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Canton 02021
  • Among the smallest lots in Canton 02021
  • Older than 89% of homes in Canton 02021

What homes are worth in Canton 02021

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

This home
$303K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Canton 02021.

How it measures up in Canton 02021

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Canton 02021.

Estimated value$678,750
CheaperTypical $775,600Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$462
CheaperTypical $416Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,468 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,884 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 8 Messinger St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCanton 02021Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$678,75036% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$46275% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than1,468 ft²31% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 acalmost no homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than192311% of homes20% of homes

About 8 Messinger St

How much is 8 Messinger St, Canton, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8 Messinger St, Canton, MA is $678,750 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $654,972 to $702,528. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8 Messinger St, Canton, MA last sell?

8 Messinger St, Canton, MA last sold on Aug 21, 2018 for $447,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8 Messinger St, Canton, MA?

8 Messinger St, Canton, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,468 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 8 Messinger St, Canton, MA built?

8 Messinger St, Canton, MA was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8 Messinger St, Canton, MA?

8 Messinger St, Canton, MA is assigned to Canton High School (high), rated A; Dean S. Luce Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; William H. Galvin Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Canton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 Messinger St, Canton, MA compare to other homes in Canton 02021?

Among the 7,558 homes in Canton 02021, it is worth more than 36% of them ($678,750 against a typical $775,600), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($462 against a typical $416), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,468 ft² against a typical 1,884 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.52 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1923 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 41% 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 8 Messinger St, Canton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Messinger St, Canton, MA was $5,538. The county assessed it at $560,000.

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