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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.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
159 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
127 |
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8th Grade Math: |
181 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
184 |
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8th Grade Science: |
185 |
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4th Grade Math: |
207 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
221 |
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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)
Crime Rate (property/violent):
Property: 11 / 1,000
Violent: 17,394 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
234
/ 33
/ 65
Median home price this year: $119,800 Median home price last year: N/A
Median home price 5 yrs ago: N/A
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: N/A
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
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$149,900
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BROCKTON BARGAIN...THIS FRONT TO BACK SPLIT LEVEL HOME HAS 7RMS, 3 BEDROOMS, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT, GARAGE SPACE, SHED, BUILD ONS & A 6 PERSON JACUZZI SPA & CABANA, FENCED IN YARD FOR PRIVACY, TUCKED UP HIGH ON THE HILL, LOCATED ON A QUIET SIDE STREET. CLOSE TO SHOPPING, SCHOOLS, & THE TEE-STATION. PRICED TO SELL...WITH A SHORT SALE APPROVAL ALMOST IN HAND----WE ARE VERY CLOSE BUT NEED A BUYER...DON'T WAIT MAKE AN OFFER TODAY! GO TO WWW.REALTYLOG.COM & SET UP AN APPT.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$279,900
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BEAUTIFUL 5 YEAR YOUNG RAISED RANCH! EXCELLENT SOUTH SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD, 3/4 BDRMS, 2 FULL BATH, OPEN KITCHEN/DINING FLOORS PLAN, CATHEDRAL CEILINGS IN LIVING ROOM, FINISHED LOWER LEVEL WITH LARGE FAMILY RM & DEN/4TH BDRM, LAUNDRY ROOM AND 2ND FULL BATH! NICELY DONE & METICULOYUSLY MAINTAINED. 1 CAR GARAGE. THIS HOME IS PRICED TO SELL NOW!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$239,800
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What a great house in a great location. Beautiful wood flooring thru out. C/A is only a year old. Newer interior and exterior doors. Beautiful kitchen with very nice cabinets and counters. Large fenced in back yard with nice privacy. Family room in nicely finished basement. Like the owner says, 'there is no work to be done here, just move in and enjoy'.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$270,000
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$169,900
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This New England Colonial really shines! Freshly painted throughout, with refinished hardwood floors in living room and dining room, new wall-to-wall carpeting in bedrooms, new linoleum in kitchen, new vanities in both baths, new doors, new light fixtures, new window in hallway! Set well back from the road, this is the one to call home!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$108,000
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Move in right away 3 bed 2 bath ranch, There is a $75.00 buyer paid doc fee to be paid at closing by buyer.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$145,000
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two family with finished attic,...all deleaded with certs in hand...plenty of parking...new roof, vinyl siding, new windows ...and many more updates
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$179,900
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EXCELLENT WEST SIDE LOCATION, JUST REMODELED, NEW ROOF, FIREPLACE, HARDWOOD FLOORS, WALK UP ATTIC EXPANSION POSSIBILITIES, CENTRAL AIR, 1 CAR GARAGE. WALKING DISTANCE TO WESTGATE MALL, FIELDS PARK AND RTE 24. READY TO MOVE IN INCLUDES APPLIANCES.CALL TODAY. SHORT SALE SOLD AS IS
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$390,000
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Mixed use - residential commercial. The tenant would like to continue to rent.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$160,000
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What a deal! Come and see this 4 bedroom Colonial! Large rooms, newer oversized garage, and hardwood floors. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing. Bank Owned and BEING SOLD AS IS. No changes to seller?s addendums. Agents for more info or questions on the process be sure to cut & paste the link in firm remarks and go over it with your buyer BEFORE CALLING W/ QUESTIONS!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$179,900
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Completely remodeled nothing to do! This home features: new roof, vinyl siding, New interior paint, new carpeting, new kitchen, new bathroom, new doors, new flooring, laundry room, finished lower level to use for whatever you want and a large fenced in yard. $1000 BONUS to selling agent for a 30 day closing. EASY TO SHOW!!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$99,999
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NICE TWO FAMILY HARDWOOD FLOOR UPDATED KITCHEN AND ELECTRIC. THIS IS SHORT SALE SUBJECT TO THE THIRD PARTY APPROVAL.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$245,000
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NICE TWO FAMILY IN EXCELLENT CONDITION! RELPACEMEMT WINDOWS, FIRST FLOOR APT. 6 ROOMS , 3 BEDROOMS HAVE RIGHT WAY FOR DRIVEWAY NEXT DOOR.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$105,000
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***APPROVED SHORT SALE*** CALL AGENT FOR DETAIL MOVE IN CONDITION!! MOVE IN CONDITION!! WELL MAINTAINED, OWNER-OCCUPIED. ABOUT 1,100 SQ. FT. OF LIVING AREA THIS HUGE 3RD FLOOR UNIT IN MADRID SQUARE'S HAS THE LARGEST FLOOR PLAN. AN INVITING LIVING ROOM, MASTER BEDROOM HAS A HALF BATH & WALK-IN CLOSET ,A BEAUTIFUL SWIMING POOL, TENNIS COURT, EXTRA STORAGE,GATED COMMUNITY W/24 HOUR SECURITY OFFICE. THIS IS A SHORT SALE
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$169,900
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Excellent west side location close to BHS and Kennedy School -- Short sale will need third party Approval- thiss is a great house...
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$149,000
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Pre-foreclose Subject to lender approval. This two unit have a lot of potential features newer Windows, two Car garage nice back yard. Minimum $1,000.00 Deposit and a full pre-approval with all offers. Sold as is... No WARRANTIES or reprentations from sellers agents
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$145,700
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Condo Price with single family living. A RARE FIND!!! End, detached unit that has been meticulously maintained and provides spacious living. This unit offers the seclusion and amenities of a fine single family residence with none of the responsibilities. Heating is Gas so no worries come winter time. Full basement provides plenty of space for storage or other endless possibilities.Everything is in walking distance including access to train.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$189,900
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Best house around at this price! Brand new heating system, vinyl siding, laminate flooring, large eat-in kitchen and open floor plan. HUGE top floor master.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$154,900
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Great 2 size two bedroom home being on a 1 plus acre lot. This is a real gem, it is bank owned and being sold "As Is", The acceptance of good faith monies in escrow without an executed contract does not bind the seller. Buyer is responsible to verify all information since it was obtained from a 3rd party.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$65,000
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Bank owned sold "as is" total rehab 3% deposit, no changes to sales contract or sellers addendum.
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