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$285,323$285 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $280,000 on Aug 8, 2024

981 SOUTH ST

DALTON, MA 01226
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,000 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.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$285K
$243K low$328K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$280,000 · Aug 8, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,061 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$240,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$63,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$177,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$212,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$285,183

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.Ranch
CountyBERKSHIRE
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.Steam
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
Craneville Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
M
Nessacus Regional Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi
H
Wahconah Regional High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Central Berkshire School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01226These 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.52
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 100.53

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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,252
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.286 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,156
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,224
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

981 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 72% of homes in Berkshire County
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Dalton 01226
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Dalton 01226
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Dalton 01226

What homes are worth in Dalton 01226

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

This home
$190K$873K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Dalton 01226.

How it measures up in Dalton 01226

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dalton 01226.

Estimated value$285,323
CheaperTypical $336,532Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$285
CheaperTypical $197Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area1,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,890 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 981 South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDalton 01226Berkshire County
Estimated valuepricier than$285,32331% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28595% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than1,000 ft²8% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac22% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than195657% of homes53% of homes

About 981 South St

How much is 981 South St, Dalton, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 981 South St, Dalton, MA is $285,323 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $242,902 to $327,744. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 981 South St, Dalton, MA last sell?

981 South St, Dalton, MA last sold on Aug 8, 2024 for $280,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 981 South St, Dalton, MA?

981 South St, Dalton, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,000 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 981 South St, Dalton, MA built?

981 South St, Dalton, MA was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 981 South St, Dalton, MA?

981 South St, Dalton, MA is assigned to Craneville Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Nessacus Regional Middle School (middle), rated C+; Wahconah Regional High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Central Berkshire School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 981 South St, Dalton, MA compare to other homes in Dalton 01226?

Among the 2,340 homes in Dalton 01226, it is worth more than 31% of them ($285,323 against a typical $336,532), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($285 against a typical $197), it is bigger than 8% of them (1,000 ft² against a typical 1,890 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1956 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Berkshire County, it is worth more than 28% 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 981 South St, Dalton, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 981 South St, Dalton, MA was $4,061. The county assessed it at $240,700.

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