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Brockton

The City of Brockton is a major urban community south of Boston with a rich industrial history. Brockton was the shoe manufacturing center of the region from the late 18th century through the 1950's. In the Civil War, it was claimed that half of the Union Army wore boots made in Brockton and at the height of the shoe industry in 1929, more than 30,000 people were employed by shoe manufacturers in a city which dominated the world footwear market until after World War II.


The city was the site of pioneering in electrical power in 1883 when the third electric power station in the country was opened under the supervision of Thomas Edison, and in 1884 when Edison returned to witness the opening of the City Theater, the first in the world to be lighted from a central power station. The city was also the site of the first fire station to be electrically operated.


The community prides itself on its diversity; of populations, of interests and of facilities. Brockton hosts the Fuller Museum of Art, felt by residents to be one of the finest small museums in the country, as well as the Brockton Historical Society Complex with museums devoted to shoes, fire fighting artifacts and Thomas Edison.


Residents take special pride in their sports heroes, who include world heavyweight boxing champion Rocky Marciano and middleweight champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler. William H. McGunnigle, less well-known but of great importance, was a Brockton resident credited with inventing the first baseball glove.

School System Info

MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:

10th Grade Math:

159  

 

10th Grade Eng:

127  

 

8th Grade Math:

181  

 

8th Grade Eng:

184  

 

8th Grade Science:

185  

 

4th Grade Math:

207  

 

4th Grade Eng:

221  

 

Spending/Student:

N/A

Average SAT scores:

1326

Student/Teacher Ratios:

14.3 to 1

 

 

Community

Population:94,304 Median Income in town: 46,235 Population Density:
(people per square mile)

4392.8

 

 

Crime Rate (property/violent):

Property: 11 / 1,000
Violent: 17,394 / 1,000

 

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 432 / 77 / 176

Median home price this year: $119,800 Median home price last year:

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Median home price 5 yrs ago:

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% change since last year:

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% change since 5 years ago:

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Avg single family tax bill:

$2,435

 

Transportation

Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)

Brockton (Old Colony Lines, Kingston/Plymouth & Middleborough/Lakeville)
Campello (Kingston/Plymouth & Middleborough/Lakeville, Old Colony Line)
Montello (Kingston/Plymouth & Middleborough/Lakeville, Old Colony line)

Subway info:

N/A

Bus lines:

N/A

Miles to Boston:

24

Drive time to Boston (minutes):

33

Rail time to Boston:

35

 

 

RECENT LISTING

TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$209,900

Nice single family in a quiet neighborhood with lots of potential. Serious buyers only. House feature five rooms, liv/din eat-in kitchen and finished basement.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$159,900

Just lovely Condo in very desirable Fairway Oaks overlooking the 9th Tee at the D.W. Field golf course. Beautiful newer kitchen with maple cabinets, granite countertop and Pergo Flooring, separate formal dining room. Large living room with new slider leading to a very private balcony. Master bedroom with a new window and a HUGE walk in closet! Washer and dryer (one yr old) in unit will stay. Newer air conditioner/heater (Aug 2006). Meticulously maintained! Move right in!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$229,900

Very nice 4 Bedroom Dutch Colonial With Farmers Porch, Relaltivly New Roof and Windows, and Hardwood Floors. Sellers Paid $280,000 3 Yaers Ago  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$264,900

Stellar West Side Cape Codder on Cul-De-Sac near Westgate Mall, Route 24 and West Jr. High School. Features Newer Custom Cherry Cabinet Kitchen w/Cherry Hardwood Floors, Ceramic Tile Back Splash, Recessed Lighting, Dishwasher and Disposal. Newer Heating System, Central Air Conditioning, Roof, Vinyl Siding and Thermal Insulated Windows. Fireplacd Living Room, Large Sunroom w/jalousied windows. Master Suite Full Bath.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$54,900

Property being sold in as is condition. $1,000.00 deposit and pre approval needed with offer. *Any and all offers are contingent upon receipt of a fully executed and mutually acceptable P&S agreement, including any and all of the sellers addendums. Good faith monies in escrow without a fully executed P&S agreement, does not bind seller.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$290,000

This is NOT a short sale, and NOT bank-owned. Attractive 5 unit building on the westside. All one-bedroom apartments and only one vacancy. Spacious front hall area. The partially wooded lot is over 3/4 acre. Coin operated washer and dryer. Replacement windows. Units are 625-650sf.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$170,000

This home needs a little TLC. Great location, near pond, roof is six months old, fenced in yard, with storage shed.Their are a few small holes in the wall.Dishwasher does not work.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$334,100

Completely Redone! New Kitchens,baths,heating,electrical,windows and roof. Fully Rented/Leased multi family. This one IS a money maker. You investors wanting to purchase at rock bottom prices without doing anything but collect the profits, this one is for you. Certified Treated. Call for your own private showing. THIS IS NOT A SHORT SALE.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$289,900

Hidden away, very deep in the west side of Brockton on a dead-end street, off a dead-end street, off a dead-end street!!!! is this split entry home!!! 8 rms. including 4 bdrms and 2 New baths. Kitchen is just a couple of months old. Stove and dishwasher brand new. Roof is 5 yrs. young. Hardwood in the liv. rm., din. rm., and kitchen. Beautiful tile in the main bath. Second bath down with a bdrm. and fam. rm. possibile in-law. What a GREAT neighborhood for you and your family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$127,900

Property being sold as-is where is. Pre-approval or proof of funds required with all offers, $1,000.00 Deposit (certified funds). Upon accepted offer, P&S and Addendum must be returned within 48 hours or asset will be returned to active status. . Inspection must be completed within 5 days. Buyer to verify all information.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$114,900

Lots of living space in this vinyl/aluminum sided 7 room Bungalow. Detached 2 car garage, partially finished basement, in need of updating.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$124,900

In need a a space to call your. This home offers a heated space over the garage large engough to be an adults or childs playroom, large egnough for a pool table all on its own circut panel.Home has hardwoods through out, new light fixures, viynl replacement windows, central A/C and Vac. Kitchen has oak cabintes but is in need of doors,garbage disposal, large sink with soap dispenser, did I forget the surround sound wired in already with speakers on the first floor.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$106,000

Lovely 2 Bedroom Unit on Top Floor. Easy To Show! Subject To Short Sale Approval And Agent Commission Approved From Bank! GREAT DEAL!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$239,000

This four year old Cape Cod style home is in great condition! Finnished basement has a fourth bedroom,additional family room an exercise room. Large kitchen with plenty of work space. In addition to the deposit required there is a 5% short sale fee due from the buyer that is not part of the purchase price and cannot be financed. Sold "AS-IS".  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$179,900

Nice remodeled ranch with hardwood floors and new bay window. This home has a master bedroom with extra room that could be used as a baby room or small office. This is a short sale so bring your offers!  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$249,900

Investor Alert: Deleaded 3 family on a corner lot with spacious 2 bedroom units and ample parking. 2nd floor is vacant and easy to show. $200.00/month bonus income from Parking.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$119,900

Built 3 years ago, this townhouse includes stainless steel appliances, grainte countertop and many other you have to see. Northside location close to shopping, public transportation. easy to show, call today.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$169,900

Short Sale Subject To Third Party Bank Approval  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$300,000

Long Term owner retiring. Very attractively priced for self manager investors. Complete income/expense statement available. Strong cash on cash return estimated at 17% - 20% + annually. Units are a mix of true 1 bedroom units 3/1/1 and efficiency 2/1/1. Side street, easy walk to downtown area. Seller may (remote possibility) some short term owner financing. Numbers drive this deal.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$189,900

Owner occupied 3 family side street, well kept with some improvements, 24 hour notice, showings begin on November 15, 2008.  








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