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$266,845$234 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

85 SOUTH ST

OTIS, MA 01253
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,142 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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

$267K
$235K low$299K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,307 (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.$202,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$64,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$138,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$188,500

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.Cottage
CountyBerkshire
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Farmington River Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.7 mi

District: Farmington River Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01253These 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.162
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 100.57

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.54%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.7%
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.784
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.36 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,491
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,792
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 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

85 South 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.

  • Worth less than 83% of homes in Otis 01253
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Otis 01253
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Berkshire County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Otis 01253
  • Older than 75% of homes in Otis 01253

What homes are worth in Otis 01253

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

This home
$144K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Otis 01253.

How it measures up in Otis 01253

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Otis 01253.

Estimated value$266,845
CheaperTypical $458,801Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$234
CheaperTypical $325Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,142 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,366 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 1.03 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 85 South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOtis 01253Berkshire County
Estimated valuepricier than$266,84517% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23420% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than1,142 ft²34% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac19% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than195025% of homes46% of homes

About 85 South St

How much is 85 South St, Otis, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 85 South St, Otis, MA is $266,845 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $234,786 to $298,904. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 85 South St, Otis, MA?

85 South St, Otis, MA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,142 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 85 South St, Otis, MA built?

85 South St, Otis, MA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 85 South St, Otis, MA?

85 South St, Otis, MA is assigned to Farmington River Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Farmington River Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 85 South St, Otis, MA compare to other homes in Otis 01253?

Among the 1,277 homes in Otis 01253, it is worth more than 17% of them ($266,845 against a typical $458,801), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($234 against a typical $325), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,142 ft² against a typical 1,366 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 1.03 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1950 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Berkshire County, it is worth more than 23% 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 85 South St, Otis, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 South St, Otis, MA was $1,307. The county assessed it at $202,300.

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