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What An 'Average' Home Looks Like In MA's Top 3 School Districts
According to Niche, Weston, Hopkinton and Wellesley have the best public school districts in the state. Here's a peek into the home markets.
MASSACHUSETTS — It's back to school season, which means kids and parents will be heading out (or logging on) to shop for school supplies and first-day outfits.
Often in Patch's weekly home roundups, the focus is placed on the homes themselves. Which one has a unique feature, the best pool or a remarkable view? This week, however, the column focuses on one thing: location, location, location.
More specifically, homes in the top school districts in Massachusetts.
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According to Niche.com, Weston Public Schools, Hopkinton Public Schools and Wellesley Public Schools are the best three districts in the state. So what do the home markets look like?
The Warren Group publishes monthly breakdowns of median sale pricing on home sales in Massachusetts. According to their data from June, the median home sale price for 2023 in each of the three communities is:
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- Hopkinton — $832, 450
- Wellesley — $1.87 million
- Weston — $842,500
Using that price point, Patch editors have selected three homes listed most closely to the "average." Here's what that dollar amount can get you in the Bay State's top three school districts:
Hopkinton
This Deerfield Estates home features two bedrooms and three bathrooms in addition to a den, for any potential buyers looking for a work-from-home space.
The home also features a backyard patio serving as a perfect spot to sit and relax with your favorite beverage and a good book.
Wellesley
85 Grove St., Unit 303, $950,000
This three-bedroom unit overlooks the Brook Path at Wellesley Green's Lincoln House.
On the third level at the back of the building, the unit is "ideally situated for maximum enjoyment as a quiet retreat just minutes from Wellesley Square," according to a listing.
The living room features a large fireplace, parquet wood floors, a built-in bookcase and a screened-in balcony to take in the views of nature.
Weston
This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom home boasts a prime location close to the center of Weston and major commuting routes out of town.
The home is a "picture book 1939 Colonial [with stunning grounds, shuttered windows, and a charming, stonewalled path to the front door, lots of potential to have a fancy garden."
A fireplace and sunroom highlight the main level, as does a cozy breakfast bar for a morning cup of coffee.
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