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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: 231 / 35 / 67

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:

subway

Bus lines:

bus

Miles to Boston:

24

Drive time to Boston (minutes):

33

Rail time to Boston:

35

 

 

RECENT LISTING

TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$144,700

NOT A SHORT SALE; This 2-Family is ready for occupancy; Sold as is. Sellers Addendum will be attached to P & S Agreement. No changes allowed. Buyer/buyer's agent is responsible for due diligence.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$269,900

Awesome Ranch with lots of room for the growing family features living room with fireplace and hardwood floors which extend to the dining room and into all the bedrooms. The kitchen has been re-tiled and the roof is 3 years new. A full finished basement, huge enclosed patio, fish pond, one car garage and so much more, all located on a 1/2 acre lot. Minutes to highway and shopping. This one is not a drive by!  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$189,900

This is a HUGE 3 FAMILY 6/6/6 potentially 4 bedrooms 2 full baths. Recent Updates includes Kitchens, Baths, Heating, Electric, Ect.. E-Z too Show.. Vacant..  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$179,000

Beautifully Renovated Large 2 bedroom ,2 Full bathrooms unit at Sought After Fairway Oaks .Gorgeous Complex with manicured grounds overlooking D.W. Golf course. Open floor plan with double sliders to screened deck off living room with plexiglass inserts for winter months.Cable available on your deck. Master bedroom with walk in closet,master bath,and deck.Fully applianced eat in kitchen,and formal dining area .Newer heating system plus central air.Washer and dryer hook up in unit  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$109,900

 



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$219,000

STUNNING WEST SIDE COLONIAL!! This house has it all! Stunning Maple Floors, Brand new kitchen cabinets features crown molding with dove tail draws, Gorgeous Granite Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances. 3 Bedrooms upstairs with a possible 4th downstairs. The details this home offers are amazing, don't miss out! Show and sell!!! Bring all offers, this one is not going to last! Open House Sunday 3/14 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$179,900

Neat ranch features 6 freshly painted rooms including an eat-in-kitchen, dining room, living room with picture window, 3 bedrooms, and a full tile bath. Large attached garage! Vinyl siding! Bright and sunny! Move right in!  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$199,700

The property neds some TLC  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$227,000

WEST SIDE CAPE!!!!!!!! 3 bedroom, 2 full bath Cape set on a manicured corner lot. Second floor renovated with new full bath, all newer windows, new roof, newer hot water heater, 200 amp electric and brand new heating system. Fireplaced living room with hwd floors, dining room with hwd floors and a first floor bedroom. Close to schools, shopping and more. Great corner lot, one car garage and convenient to major routes.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$100,000

CASH BUYERS ONLY...APPROVED SHORT SALE  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$199,999

Single family home in a quiet neighborhood close to school and shops. Easy to show. Property sold as is.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$149,900

Generous raised cape single sitting on a good-sized lot featuring a nice front lawn! Abutting Country Club Golf Course area, this wonderful home offers open floor plan, some hardwood floors, ample rooms and plenty of off-street parking. Home in need of TLC and updating. Great potential and value! **This is a short-sale. Sold "As-Is." Subject to 3rd party approval.**  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$189,000

3BR with open floor plan, LR, DR & eat in kitchen, bonus room can be used as 4th BR or office. Updates include oak cabinet kitchen w/breakfast counter, and bath, built-in A/C w/remote, new windows and doors, newly paved driveway, enjoy summer days on your covered patio in large fenced in yard. Located on side street on Abington/Holbrook line. Don't wait.....come see and still have time to get your $8,000 check from Uncle Sam if u/a by 4/30! Not a short sale or foreclosure.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$265,000

***THIS IS IT***Conventional SALE***Great opportunity to own a Large 3 Family with Newer Rubber Roof, New Heating Systems, New Vinyl Siding, Large Parking area, Great Condition and Convenient to all area amenities. NOT A SHORT SALE or REO.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$184,900

Deep west side ranch is is all about condition, location & 'Bang for your Buck'!! One of Brockton's top neighborhoods. Big eat in kitchen, entertainment sized living room, 3 bedrooms (HUGE deck off Master), Central AC, easy to heat,and move in condition. Full basement is ready to finish. Vinyl sided,Prof. Landscaped. Walk to Kennedy School, BHS,RMV, Library, Brockton Rox. One year Home Warranty available to ease buyer anxiety. Rated a 'Dan De Super Starter Best Buy' ..  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$154,900

3 bedroom,1 bath Split w/ HW floors, fireplace, and deck on corner lot! Move-in ready! Needs little updating! This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Mortgage & Renovation Financing. Close before May 1 and receive extra 3.5% in closing costs or appliances! Agents for more info or questions go to the link in firm remarks and go over it with your buyer BEFORE CALLING W/ QUESTIONS.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$254,900

Property being sold as-is where is. Pre-approval or proof of funds required with all offers, EMD 3% if financed, 10% if cash (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. Property winterized. Inspection conducted in "as-is" condition. NO EXCEPTIONS  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$285,000

Beautifully updtd 4 BR home, newer & bigger oak kitchen, updtd bath, formal DR & formal LR w/ lovely french doors, C/A, most windows replaced, huge 35 x 20 master suite w/floating ceiling & cedar closet. Enjoy those summer nights sitting on your large deck just perfect for entertaining plus you'll enjoy swimming in the gunite inground pool. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy! Don't wait.....you won't be disappointed PLUS you still get your $8,000 check if u/a by 4/30!!!  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$220,000

 



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$229,900

Completely remodeled Ranch, new 30 year architectural shingle roof, new vinyl siding, new Harvey windows, new heat, electric, plumbing, new solid maple kitchen and new tile floor, new wall to wall carpet, both baths are new.  








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