Free tools
Free tools for Massachusetts home sellers.
Four small tools that answer the questions sellers actually ask: what is my house worth, what are the neighbors worth, what happens if I wait, and where could I go next. All of them use free public records (town assessors via MassGIS, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the state Division of Local Services), and every number shows where it came from.
What's my house worth?
Assessed value, last sale and a trend-adjusted range for any Massachusetts address.
Open the toolTool 2What are the neighbors worth?
Same-street and quarter-mile assessed values and recent recorded sales.
Open the toolTool 3Sell now, wait, or if you had sold 5 years ago.
Your ZIP code’s price history, waiting scenarios and net proceeds.
Open the toolTool 4Where could I go next?
Compare up to three Massachusetts towns on price, tax, trend and distance.
Open the toolNot sure whether to sell at all?
A six-question checklist ties the tools together and links to the paperwork and tax guides.
Should I sell? The checklistSeller certificates by townNet proceeds calculator
A look at the towns we cover
The numbers, from public records.
| Town | Median assessed | Tax, typical home |
|---|---|---|
| Melrose | $821,200 | $9,419 |
| Malden | $651,000 | $7,421 |
| Medford | $821,600 | $7,090 |
| Stoneham | $633,300 | $6,371 |
| Wakefield | $780,700 | $9,165 |
| Saugus | $631,850 | $6,584 |
| Lynn | $578,100 | $5,954 |
| Peabody | $650,800 | $6,163 |
Questions
Common questions.
Are these tools an appraisal?
No. They are estimates built from public records and a published price index. They do not see the inside of your house. For a number you can act on, get a cash or option offer, a broker price opinion or a licensed appraisal.
Do I have to give my email or phone?
No. Nothing is saved when you use a tool. If you want a real number from us there is an optional form, and it only sends what you type into it.
Where does the data come from?
MassGIS Property Tax Parcels (assessors), the FHFA House Price Index, and the Mass. Division of Local Services tax rates. Each tool page lists the sources with links and dates.
Selling? Add drone photos
Show the whole property.
Aerial photos show the lot, the yard, the roofline and the neighborhood in a way street photos cannot. Many sellers add them to a listing, and they are a short, inexpensive shoot (typically $250 to $900).
Want a real number?
Get a cash or option offer for your house. Free, no obligation, and you can stop at any point.
We are not a real estate broker or agent. Home Options MA is an advertising and lead-generation service: the independent buyers and agents we connect you with may pay us flat advertising fees to be featured or to receive inquiries, and any listing of a business here is advertising, not a recommendation. We never take a share of a commission and are never paid based on whether a home sells. No obligation.