The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01746 sells for about $719,000, or $360 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.65% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 91 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,997 a month.
ZIP 01746 — Holliston
The Holliston housing market remains tight with low inventory and steady price appreciation, driven by high demand for suburban family homes. While sales volume is modest, the market maintains a strong seller's position with homes selling near or at asking price. The area's reputation for excellent schools and safety continues to be the primary driver of market stability.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a quiet, high-quality suburban environment with excellent schools and proximity to MetroWest employment centers.
Median prices moved up 4.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 91 days on market with 1.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
3% 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 2.8% · poverty 2.4% — 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 5.3%/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 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 01746, Middlesex 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.
Holliston consistently reports low crime rates, significantly lower than both state and national averages, contributing to its reputation as a safe, family-oriented community.
The Holliston Public Schools district is highly regarded, with schools consistently receiving strong performance ratings and high marks for academic achievement and college readiness.
The area faces standard New England climate risks, including winter storms and occasional heavy rainfall; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near ponds and wetlands.
Holliston maintains a stable, suburban economic profile with limited large-scale commercial development, focusing instead on preserving its residential character and supporting local small businesses.
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.
Commuters primarily rely on personal vehicles to access major employment hubs in the MetroWest region and Boston, with limited public transit options available directly within the town.
The area features extensive outdoor amenities including the Upper Charles Rail Trail, Lake Winthrop for seasonal recreation, and several town-managed parks and conservation areas.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand, with limited multi-family housing stock keeping vacancy rates tight and rents stable.
The local economy is driven by small businesses, professional services, and its role as a residential bedroom community for the broader Boston and MetroWest labor markets.
Transportation is heavily car-dependent, with residents typically commuting via I-495 or the Massachusetts Turnpike to reach major employment centers.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and the maintenance of existing town infrastructure.
The town is served by the Holliston Public Schools district; there are no MUDs or PIDs in this jurisdiction.
Property insurance premiums are consistent with the broader Massachusetts market, reflecting regional risks for wind and winter weather damage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and ACS 5-year estimates.
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Popular local lake for swimming, boating, and fishing.
A multi-use trail providing scenic walking and biking paths.
Community park offering recreational facilities and beach access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.