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⚡ BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front)
5BR/6BA Stoughton home sold for $1.80M ($168/sqft) in 86 days. Tier 5 suburb with 10,742 sqft on 1.263 acres.
KISS Takeaway: Extended 86-day market time. Excellent value at $168/sqft - lowest price per square foot in entire dataset.
📊 Property Metrics
Price/SqFt
$168
Best value in dataset
Days on Market
86
Extended sale period
Square Feet
10,742
Massive home
📝 Property Synopsis
This 10,742 square foot 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom single family at 30 James Massey Ln, Stoughton, MA 02072 sold for
$1,800,000 in July 2025. Located in Stoughton, a Tier 5 Boston suburb,
the property spent 86 days on market. Situated on 1.263 acres, it sold at just
$168/sqft - the lowest price per square foot in our entire 57-property dataset.
The sale price was +0.3% above Zestimate ($1,795,400) and +69.9% above tax assessed value ($1,059,500).
💰 Valuation Analysis
| Metric |
Value |
vs. Sale Price |
Insight |
| Sale Price |
$1,800,000 |
— |
Market clearing price |
| Zestimate |
$1,795,400 |
+0.3% |
Perfectly aligned with market estimate |
| Tax Assessed |
$1,059,500 |
+69.9% |
Significantly outperformed assessment |
💡 Tax Assessment Insight: The 69.9% premium over tax assessment suggests recent upgrades or that
the property's market value significantly exceeds its assessed value - common in rapidly appreciating areas.
🎯 Market Context - The Value Play
Tier 5: Value Matches with Compromises
Stoughton is classified as a Tier 5 suburb in our proprietary ranking system.
These communities offer the best value per square foot in the Boston metro area, ideal for remote workers,
large families, or buyers prioritizing space over commute time.
✅ Exceptional Value Proposition
- Price Leadership: $168/sqft vs. $324 median
- Massive Space: 10,742 sqft - nearly 3x median
- Land: 1.26 acres provides privacy and space
- 6 Bathrooms: Luxury amenity count
⚠️ Trade-offs
- Extended DOM: 86 days indicates limited buyer pool
- Commute: Longer drive to downtown Boston
- Schools: Not top-tier rating
- Niche Property: Size limits buyer universe
💡 Investment Insights
🏆 Best Value Award: At $168/sqft, this property offers 48% savings per square foot compared to the
market median of $324/sqft. For buyers willing to trade commute time for space, this represents extraordinary value.
Size & Market Time Correlation
The 86-day market time reflects the niche buyer profile for homes over 10,000 square feet.
While median days on market is 55 days, properties of this scale typically require 60-120 days to find the right buyer.
This is not a market weakness signal - it's a function of property size and price point.
Comparable Analysis: The property sold at $168/sqft compared to:
- Newton (Tier 4): $562/sqft - 3.3x more expensive
- Lexington (Tier 4): $468/sqft - 2.8x more expensive
- Beverly (Tier 3): $223/sqft - 1.3x more expensive
👥 Ideal Buyer Profile
Perfect For:
- Remote Workers: Commute doesn't matter
- Large/Multi-Gen Families: Need 5BR/6BA
- Value Buyers: Maximize space per dollar
- Home Business: Space for offices/studios
- Entertaining: Scale for hosting
Not Ideal For:
- Daily downtown commuters
- Families prioritizing top-10 schools
- Buyers seeking quick resale liquidity
- Those uncomfortable with property size/maintenance
🎯 Key Takeaways
Value Proposition
- Lowest $/sqft in 57-property dataset
- 48% savings vs. market median
- Exceptional space for large families
- Land and privacy at affordable price
Investment Considerations
- Longer hold recommended due to niche buyer pool
- Best for owner-occupants, not flippers
- Remote work trend benefits Tier 5 suburbs
- Patient selling strategy required (60-120 days)
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Sample Property Report | Data Source: Zillow Recent Sales | Analysis Date: October 9, 2025
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