Provisional grade — derived from this report's measured data points; the county detector suite has not measured this geography yet. The measured ARED Score replaces it on the suite's next run.
ZIP 01355 — New Salem
The housing market in 01355 is characterized by low inventory and steady, modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by buyers seeking rural privacy, though the limited supply and rural location keep transaction volumes low compared to urban centers.
This ZIP is best suited for nature enthusiasts, remote workers, and families seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle away from urban density, as it lacks the immediate convenience of city-center amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.0% · poverty 10.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 01355, Franklin County MA
New Salem is a rural community with very low reported crime rates, significantly lower than the regional averages found in larger urban centers like Springfield.
Schools serving the area are part of the Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District, which generally maintains stable performance ratings consistent with rural Massachusetts standards.
The area is subject to standard New England weather risks, including heavy winter snow and occasional wind events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Quabbin Reservoir.
Economic momentum is limited due to the rural nature of the town, with growth primarily driven by local services and proximity to regional employment hubs in the Pioneer Valley.
Property taxes are determined by the Town of New Salem based on local mill rates applied to assessed property values, with no special MUD or PID districts typically found in this jurisdiction.
Commuting requires personal vehicle travel, with residents typically driving 30-45 minutes to reach major employment centers in Amherst, Greenfield, or the Springfield metro area.
The area is defined by its proximity to the Quabbin Reservoir, offering extensive hiking, fishing, and outdoor recreation opportunities, though commercial shopping is limited and requires travel to neighboring towns.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family options and minimal short-term rental saturation.
The local economy is primarily agricultural and service-based, with many residents commuting to nearby academic and healthcare institutions in the Pioneer Valley.
Public transit is non-existent in this rural ZIP; residents are entirely dependent on private vehicles for all transportation needs.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code boundaries.
Parcels are served by the Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District and local municipal utility services.
Property insurance premiums are moderate, though proximity to forested areas may influence wildfire risk assessments for specific properties.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
A massive protected water supply and recreation area offering extensive hiking and wildlife viewing.
The historic center of the town featuring community gathering spaces and local landmarks.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Forecasts are for speculation only and should not be used as a deciding factor in any transaction. Projections trend strictly from calculable historical values — the platform cannot predict market movements, market sentiment, or the market itself.
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Standard trend model — solid = measured history · dashed = projection anchored at each line's last measured point, following that series' trailing pace (CAGR capped ±12%/yr) or trailing mean · projections are estimates, not measured reads · every charted series runs the standard 5-year historical window with a 1-year forecast, trimmed from the full retained ledger — the forecast always extends into the future year (a lagging ledger bridges to it) and stops there on purpose: authoritative, not wizardry · every price line is county-assessed value from the district CAD — the tier's same-parcel assessment roll-up on the momentum tile, the assessed trajectory in raw dollar levels and as a YoY-chained index (base 100), and the month-over-month pace from nearby comparable sales pooled from the research track; a tier without comps yet keeps its pace story with the assessed trend. Inventory, liquidity, price-cut and foreclosure lines run on the platform's own measured series.
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