The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01585 sells for about $569,950, or $283 per square foot.
Prices are up +39.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 27 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,200 a month.
ZIP 01585 — West Brookfield
The 01585 housing market is currently very competitive, with significant year-over-year price appreciation. Low inventory levels are driving demand, resulting in a fast-paced market for available listings.
This ZIP is best suited for families and commuters seeking a rural, small-town environment with access to larger regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 39.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 27 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
8% 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 3.5% · poverty 6.0% — 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 8.6%/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 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 01585, Worcester 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.
Crime rates in West Brookfield are generally low compared to the broader Worcester County and state averages, reflecting a quiet, rural community character.
The area is served by the Quaboag Regional School District, which provides standard public education services; school quality is generally considered consistent with regional rural district benchmarks.
The region faces moderate risks from winter storms and localized flooding near the Quaboag River, with standard insurance requirements for flood-prone parcels.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Worcester employment hub and local small-scale commercial activity, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
The median commute is 33 minutes, with 88% of residents driving to work and 11% telecommuting.
The area features rural landscapes and proximity to Lake Wickaboag, offering local outdoor recreation and water-based activities.
The rental market is limited in depth, characterized by low vacancy pressure and a mix of long-term residential rentals.
The local economy is primarily driven by small businesses and service sectors, with many residents commuting to larger employment centers in Worcester County.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with limited public transit infrastructure available in this rural area.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential infill and preservation of rural land, with no major large-scale commercial projects currently under construction.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and regional school district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles, including winter storm exposure.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
A primary local water feature used for boating, fishing, and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.