The story of this market
The typical home in Walpole, Massachusetts sells for about $796,025, or $350 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 47 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,800 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+2.5%
MA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Walpole, Massachusetts
Walpole's housing market remains highly competitive, characterized by low inventory and steady price appreciation. Strong demand from families and commuters, coupled with limited new construction, continues to drive market activity. The town's high quality of life and strategic location ensure sustained interest from buyers.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Walpole yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 3 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 4.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 44 days on market with 3.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.4% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 2.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A massive state park offering extensive hiking trails, fishing, and historic sites, serving as a major recreational anchor for the region.
A beautifully landscaped public park featuring walking paths, ponds, and open fields, highly valued by local residents for outdoor leisure.
A protected woodland area providing quiet trails and nature observation, contributing to the town's green character.
A major commercial artery featuring a wide array of retail, dining, and service businesses that drive local economic activity.
Walpole is an ideal fit for family buyers seeking high-quality schools and a suburban lifestyle, as well as commuters who value access to both Boston and Providence. The town's stable housing market and strong community amenities also attract long-term residents and those looking for a balance between quiet residential living and commercial convenience.
The Walpole Public Schools district is highly regarded, consistently ranking well within the state for academic performance and college readiness. The district emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum and strong community involvement, contributing to the town's appeal for families.
The town is served by major highway corridors including Route 1 and I-95, facilitating regional travel. Commuter rail access provides a vital link for residents working in downtown Boston.
Walpole offers a robust amenity base including the expansive Borderland State Park, Francis William Bird Park, and the Walpole Town Forest, providing extensive trails and green space. The town also features active community centers, local golf facilities, and proximity to major shopping districts along Route 1.
The rental market in Walpole is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, driven by its proximity to major employment hubs. While the inventory of multi-family units is limited, the market remains competitive with rents trending upward in line with the broader Boston metro area.
Walpole's economy is diverse, anchored by a mix of local retail, professional services, and light manufacturing. Its location provides residents with easy access to the broader Boston-area labor market, while local initiatives focus on sustaining a healthy business climate.
Walpole benefits from its strategic location between Boston and Providence, attracting professional commuters and corporate investment. Development momentum is focused on downtown revitalization and the expansion of the Route 1 commercial corridor, which serves as a major economic anchor.
Current planning efforts are heavily focused on the downtown revitalization and the sustainable development of the Route 1 corridor. These projects aim to balance commercial growth with the town's residential character.
Walpole operates under a standard municipal structure with no special assessment districts like MUDs or PIDs. Property taxes are managed directly by the town's assessment and collection departments.
Walpole maintains a low crime rate compared to the broader Norfolk County and Massachusetts averages, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement reports stable trends, and the town is generally considered a safe, family-oriented community.
The town faces moderate risks related to seasonal flooding in low-lying areas near the Neponset River and occasional severe winter weather. Property insurance markets remain stable, though homeowners in designated flood zones are required to carry additional coverage.
The property insurance market in Walpole is stable, though premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles including flood risks near the Neponset River. Most properties are well-covered under standard homeowner policies.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau data.census.gov, place-level profiles.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.