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$483,813$440 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $425,000 on Jul 11, 2022

879 BAY ST

TAUNTON, MA 02780
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,100 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.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.

Valuation

$484K
$459K low$509K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$425,000 · Jul 11, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,139 (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.$469,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$112,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$357,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$526,870

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBRISTOL
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.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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(16)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Hopewell School
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.1 mi
M
Benjamin A. Friedman Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–7 · 1.9 mi
H
Taunton High SchoolD-
High · Grades 8–12 · 2.8 mi

District: Taunton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02780These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.62

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.53,999
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,428 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,724
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,415
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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%

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How this home compares

879 Bay 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 95% of homes in Taunton 02780
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Taunton 02780
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Taunton 02780
  • Older than 98% of homes in Bristol County

What homes are worth in Taunton 02780

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

This home
$236K$793K

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Taunton 02780.

How it measures up in Taunton 02780

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Taunton 02780.

Estimated value$483,813
CheaperTypical $479,048Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$440
CheaperTypical $319Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area1,100 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 879 Bay St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTaunton 02780Bristol County
Estimated valuepricier than$483,81352% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44095% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than1,100 ft²15% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac34% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than18704% of homes2% of homes

About 879 Bay St

How much is 879 Bay St, Taunton, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 879 Bay St, Taunton, MA is $483,813 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $458,817 to $508,809. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 879 Bay St, Taunton, MA last sell?

879 Bay St, Taunton, MA last sold on Jul 11, 2022 for $425,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 879 Bay St, Taunton, MA?

879 Bay St, Taunton, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,100 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 879 Bay St, Taunton, MA built?

879 Bay St, Taunton, MA was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 879 Bay St, Taunton, MA?

879 Bay St, Taunton, MA is assigned to Hopewell School (elementary); Benjamin A. Friedman Middle School (middle), rated B-; Taunton High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Taunton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 879 Bay St, Taunton, MA compare to other homes in Taunton 02780?

Among the 14,126 homes in Taunton 02780, it is worth more than 52% of them ($483,813 against a typical $479,048), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($440 against a typical $319), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,100 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1870 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Bristol 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 879 Bay St, Taunton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 879 Bay St, Taunton, MA was $5,139. The county assessed it at $469,700.

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