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$538,956$350 / 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 95How 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
Last sold for $173,900 on May 15, 2000

81 OBSERVATORY AVE

HAVERHILL, MA 01832
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,542 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$539K
$509K low$568K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$173,900 · May 15, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,818 (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.$449,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$173,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$276,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$490,390

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.Split Foyer
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

M
Consentino Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Haverhill High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Bartlett School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.7 mi

District: Haverhill School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01832These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.88

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.25,371
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,150 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,565
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,516
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

81 Observatory 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.

  • Worth less than 76% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Haverhill 01832

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

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$244K$938K

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Haverhill 01832.

How it measures up in Haverhill 01832

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Haverhill 01832.

Estimated value$538,956
CheaperTypical $498,099Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$350
CheaperTypical $330Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,542 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,680 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 81 Observatory Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHaverhill 01832Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$538,95659% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35065% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than1,542 ft²42% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac37% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than198870% of homes80% of homes

About 81 Observatory Ave

How much is 81 Observatory Ave, Haverhill, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 81 Observatory Ave, Haverhill, MA is $538,956 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $509,463 to $568,449. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 81 Observatory Ave, Haverhill, MA last sell?

81 Observatory Ave, Haverhill, MA last sold on May 15, 2000 for $173,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 81 Observatory Ave, Haverhill, MA?

81 Observatory Ave, Haverhill, MA has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,542 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 81 Observatory Ave, Haverhill, MA built?

81 Observatory Ave, Haverhill, MA was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. It is a split foyer home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 81 Observatory Ave, Haverhill, MA?

81 Observatory Ave, Haverhill, MA is assigned to Consentino Middle School (middle), rated C+; Haverhill High School (high), rated C; Bartlett School (elementary). All sit in Haverhill School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 81 Observatory Ave, Haverhill, MA compare to other homes in Haverhill 01832?

Among the 7,094 homes in Haverhill 01832, it is worth more than 59% of them ($538,956 against a typical $498,099), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($350 against a typical $330), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,542 ft² against a typical 1,680 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 70% of them (1988 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 24% 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 81 Observatory Ave, Haverhill, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Observatory Ave, Haverhill, MA was $4,818. The county assessed it at $449,900.

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