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$863,757$1,028 / 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 80How 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

970 MASON RD

ASHBY, MA 01431
1
Beds
1
Baths
840 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.
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
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

$864K
$692K low$1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,140 (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.$140,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$67,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$72,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$135,100

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.52
51
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
19
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
56
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
95
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
39
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.15 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.minimal

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.Contemporary
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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
Ashby Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.1 mi
M
Hawthorne Brook Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 5.3 mi
H
North Middlesex Regional High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.8 mi

District: North Middlesex School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01431These 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.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.94%
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.2.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,266
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.136 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$108,151
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$136,531
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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.58%

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How this home compares

970 Mason Rd 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 more than 98% of homes in Ashby 01431
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Ashby 01431
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Ashby 01431
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Ashby 01431

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

This home
$203K$825K

This home is worth more than 98% of homes in Ashby 01431.

How it measures up in Ashby 01431

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ashby 01431.

Estimated value$863,757
CheaperTypical $456,904Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1028
CheaperTypical $260Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,750 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 2.1 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 970 Mason Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshby 01431Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$863,75798% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1028almost all homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than840 ft²4% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac46% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than198562% of homes77% of homes

About 970 Mason Rd

How much is 970 Mason Rd, Ashby, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 970 Mason Rd, Ashby, MA is $863,757 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $691,851 to $1,035,663. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 970 Mason Rd, Ashby, MA?

970 Mason Rd, Ashby, MA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 840 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 970 Mason Rd, Ashby, MA built?

970 Mason Rd, Ashby, MA was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 970 Mason Rd, Ashby, MA?

970 Mason Rd, Ashby, MA is assigned to Ashby Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Hawthorne Brook Middle School (middle), rated C-; North Middlesex Regional High School (high), rated B-. All sit in North Middlesex School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 970 Mason Rd, Ashby, MA compare to other homes in Ashby 01431?

Among the 1,214 homes in Ashby 01431, it is worth more than 98% of them ($863,757 against a typical $456,904), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($1028 against a typical $260), it is bigger than 4% of them (840 ft² against a typical 1,750 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (2 ac against a typical 2.1 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1985 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 59% 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 970 Mason Rd, Ashby, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 970 Mason Rd, Ashby, MA was $2,140. The county assessed it at $140,500.

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