The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01379 sells for about $569,000, or $729 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.65% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,500 a month.
ZIP 01379 — Wendell
The housing market in 01379 is characterized by low inventory and steady demand, resulting in a measured pace of sales. Prices remain supported by the area's desirability as a historic, scenic destination, though limited supply continues to constrain transaction volume.
This area fits nature enthusiasts, remote workers, and those seeking a historic, small-town lifestyle, as it offers significant scenic beauty and community character at the expense of proximity to major urban employment centers.
Median prices moved up 6.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.7% · poverty 22.1% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 01379, Franklin County, MA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Mohawk Trail Regional School District, which provides public education for the rural communities of Franklin County.
The village is situated along the Deerfield River, presenting localized flood risks in low-lying areas; property insurance in rural Massachusetts often accounts for wildfire and wind exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by local tourism, small-scale agriculture, and the historic village center, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level by the towns of Shelburne and Buckland, which utilize a single tax rate for all property classes.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle use for access to regional employment hubs in Greenfield or the broader Springfield metropolitan area.
The area is noted for the Bridge of Flowers, the Glacial Potholes, and proximity to extensive hiking trails and outdoor recreation along the Deerfield River.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand, typical of historic rural village centers with limited multi-family housing stock.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, small businesses, and regional services, with many residents commuting to larger employment centers in Franklin County.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with limited public transit options connecting the village to the broader Springfield metropolitan area.
Development is largely focused on the preservation of the historic village character and small-scale residential improvements.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and regional school district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and proximity to the Deerfield River flood zones.
Data aggregated from ZCTA-level census reports and local market summaries.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Central Rock Gym - Hadley4.716.6 mi
- Pioneer Valley Indoor Karting4.616.8 mi
- FunHub Action Park4.414.8 mi
- All In Adventures Escape Rooms4.814.8 mi
- Mullins Center4.612.5 mi
- Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory4.810.1 mi
- Academy of Music4.719.4 mi
- Franklin County Fairgrounds4.610.2 mi
- Pioneer Valley Indoor Karting4.616.8 mi
- Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory4.810.1 mi
- The Montague Bookmill4.86.3 mi
- Emily Dickinson Museum4.812.9 mi
- Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation4.810.8 mi
- Historic Deerfield4.69.7 mi
- Amherst College4.313.2 mi
- The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art4.616.7 mi
- Emily Dickinson Museum4.812.9 mi
- Smith College Museum of Art4.719.4 mi
- Beneski Museum of Natural History4.813.1 mi
- Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation4.810.8 mi
- Green River Swimming and Recreation Area4.511.1 mi
- Mill River Recreation Area4.610.9 mi
- Lake Wyola State Park4.52.9 mi
- Amethyst Brook Conservation Area4.712.2 mi
- Crumpin-Fox Club : 18 Hole Golf Course Bernardston, MA4.610.8 mi
- Northfield Golf Club4.710.9 mi
- Country Club of Greenfield4.310.5 mi
- Big Y4.211.1 mi
- Cushman Market & Cafe4.610.4 mi
- Nouria4.111.9 mi
- Marshalls4.411.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A historic former trolley bridge converted into a renowned floral garden.
Unique geological formations located in the Deerfield River.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.