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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: 237 / 52 / 90

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:

Land

PRICE:

$99,000

1/4 acre building lot approved for 46x26+2 Raised Ranch. City water in street, and City Sewer stub on edge of lot. 1 mile from new Mary Baker School.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$101,900

3-family with great potential offered at an unbelievable price. Hurry before you miss out. Plenty of off street parking and convenient location. Needs some work (reflected in the price). Will not qualify for FHA/Conventional financing (stolen coppers, etc). SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, HOW IS. Seller may take up to 5 business days to respond to an offer.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$109,900

Great Value & Area. Not A Short Sale or Bank Owned. Traditional Campi! Needs TLC, But Not A Gut or Total Rehab. Updated Hot Water Radiant Heat by Oil. Nice Flat Lot. 1-Car Garage. Being Sold "AS-IS and AS-SEEN"  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$224,900

Lovely front to back split on dead end street at the Abington line. Private backyard and close to all ammenities. 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Cathedral ceiling living room with bright picture window. Finished lower level family room that has a walk-out to backyard. Like new - built in "2002". Appointment required for showings. Showings deferred until 7/6/09.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$554,900

ON GOLDEN POND...A HIDDEN GEM... Custom Contemporary near Thorny Lea Golf Course. Park like setting overlooking tranquil pond and perennial gardens from the 87ft. deck. Fish/canoe in the summer & ice skate in the winter. Awesome OPEN FLOOR PLAN with vaulted ceilings, skylights. 90FT.of glass across the entire 1st floor of this unique home...28' kitchen with center island/floor to ceiling fireplace. Master bdroom w/new jacuzzi bathroom & private deck overlooking pond..House sits on 2 lots.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$128,700

Excellent condition 2 bedroom Condo in Times Building. Unit is Bank Owned & sold As Is. All offers MUST have approval from buyers Direct Lender. Cash offers MUST have proof of funds with offer. No warranties or representations from seller or sellers agents. No changes to sellers contracts or addendums. Seller reserves right to accept or reject any offer.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$209,900

Great split that needs some TLC. The property features hardwood floors, finished space in the basement and a pool in the yard. This is an ?AS IS? sale and all offers must be accompanied by a preapproval letter and/or proof of funds. Agents please follow the instructions on MLS regarding questions and offer submission.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$319,900

Affordable New Construction Colonial!! 4 Bedrooms ~ 2.5 Baths ~ Large Eat-in Kitchen ~ Family Room ~ Formal Dining Room w/crown molding ~ Hardwood Entire 1st Floor ~ Master Bedroom with Walk-in Closet & Master Bath ~ Central A/C ~ Walk-Up Attic ~ Maintenance Free Exterior ~ 12x14 Deck ~ full size windows in Basement ~ Construction All Ready Underway! Call For Plans and Specs.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$59,900

Move in condition. Clean unit in a well maitained complex with intact association. This is an unbelievable price and it will not last. Hurry before you miss out. Seller may take up to 5 business days to respond to an offer.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$130,000

Property being sold as-is where is. Non contingent offers only. Pre-approval from Direct endorser must be subject to appraisal and clear title only. $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. Buyer to verify all information. no seller consessions  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$250,000

DYNAMIC RENOVATION!! 1ST FLOOR IS 6/3-4/2 WITH SEP. LAUNDRY, USE AS MBR WITH BATH OR LIVING ROOM WITH BATH. 2ND/3RD COMBO IS 8-9 ROOMS, 5 BEDS, 2 BATHS WITH PRIVATE DECKS. AMPLE YARD AND PARKINGWITH REHABBED GARAGE. NEW PLUMBING, NEW KITCHENS, NEW ROOF AND SKYLITES, UPGRADED BATHS AND ELECTRIC. SEP LAUNDRY AREAS, UNITS DELEAD CERT. VERY SPACIOUS. VERY TURNKEY, FLEXIBLE LAYOUTS. OCCUUPY THE 1ST FLOOR FOR TIME BEING AND OWN FOR $200 - $250/MONTH. NO FORECLOSURE, SHORT SALE OR INSPECTION CONCERNS  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$149,900

Well maintained ranch style home with MANY nice features: hardwood floors throughout, family room with fireplace, sliding doors leading to deck, finished basement, private fenced back yard. Sale is contingent upon third party acceptance (Short Sale). Home needs TLC. Quiet dead end street.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$249,000

BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN IN DESIRABLE WESTSIDE LOCATION, HARD WOOD FLOORS, CENTRAL AIR, WALKING DISTANCE TO WESTGATE MALL AND D.W.FIELD PARK. GREAT BIG HOUSE FOR BIG FAMILY. SHORT SALE. CALL TODAY FOR YOUR SHOWING.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$185,000

Large LOT, matured trees, walk to shopping, hospital,restaurants, wainscoting in kitchen, one full bath handi-capped equipped.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$109,900

Renovated over the past two years. 1st floor condo with 2 bedrooms,1.5 bathrooms, hardwood floors, fenced patio, gated community, Convenient to Rte 24, in-ground pool, tennis court, clubhouse.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$90,000

Colonial style home on side street location offers 3 bedrooms, formal dining room, diamond in the rough, some hardwood flooring, sold as is, no fha/va unless its FHA 203k  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$529,000

Meticulously maintained 7 year young colonial in gorgeous culdesac neighborhood close to Easton line. 3+ bedrooms, walk up attic, lrg finished playroom in bsmt, fenced in yard, security system, central air, central vac, 2 car garage. Mst suite with jacuzzi bath & walk in closet. Open floor plan w/wonderful flow. Spacious kitchen with eat in area that opens to a large family room with wood burning fireplace. HW floors throughout most of the 1st floor. Close to major routes. Move right in!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$219,900

Must See! Updated property on a private wooded lot, quiet dead end street on Whitman Line, good family neighborhood. Many updates: Professionally painted, mostly newer windows, berber carpet in bedrooms, new roof, wood floors, tile in kitchen and bathroom. Features: excellent floor plan, over-sized master bedroom, large closets, sliders from formal diningroom to deck. House is in move-in condition!  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$369,900

This home has been well maintained throughout the years. Great size property located within walking distance to Westgate Mall. Possible potential to have and in home business or perfect for the extended families. Home listed $120K below assessment, and seller is very motivated.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$113,900

Move in condition! 2 additional rooms in finished basement with walk out access. Hardwood floors, Updated kitchen! Only 9 years young! No Changes to corporate addendum or P.S . Offering a $2000 selling agent BONUS on this property. In addition, a $1,000 appliance credit is also being offered to a qualified financed buyer!  








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