Median Price
$725,000
$386/sqft
Schools
6.9/10
Average
Appreciation
4.5/10
Growth Potential
Commute
33 min
to Boston
Live Market Snapshot
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View all 6 sales$1,020,000
Curated Median
6
Total Sales on Record
$707,000–1,300,000
Price Range
Well Under Median
$707,000
8 Old Fisher Ln
4bd3ba2,029 sqft
$348/sqftInvalid Date
Under Median
$762,000
90 Walnut St
3bd2ba1,513 sqft
$504/sqftInvalid Date
At Median
$910,000
70 Granite St
4bd3ba2,494 sqft
$365/sqftInvalid Date
At Median
$1,130,000
19 Audubon Dr
4bd4ba3,201 sqft
$353/sqftInvalid Date
Over Median
$1,300,000
28 Sunnyrock Dr
6bd5ba3,985 sqft
$326/sqftInvalid Date
Over Median
$1,225,000
465 Lincoln Rd
4bd3ba3,120 sqft
$393/sqftInvalid Date
What Drives Prices in Walpole
Full breakdownDecomposition of the $725,000 median price into its underlying components.
Land Value$127,299 (18%)
Structure & Quality$509,196 (70%)
School Premium$57,285 (8%)
Access & Commute Premium$69,378 (10%)
Prestige & Stability Premium-$38,158 (-5%)
950
School Value Score
1010
Overall Value Score
The Walpole Vibe
Maturing New England town offering B+/A- schools, superior commuter rail access, and 15-25% price discount vs. elite suburbs like Sharon/Medfield while maintaining comparable outcomes
Walpole delivers 90% of educational outcomes at 70% of the cost compared to elite suburbs. It's the "smart money" alternative - direct Franklin Line access, solid A- schools, and aging inventory creating renovation arbitrage opportunities.
Highlights
🚂 Direct commuter rail: 33-min to South Station (Franklin/Foxboro Line)
🎓 Niche A- schools: Ranked #68 of 217 MA districts
💰 Value play: 15-25% discount vs Sharon/Medfield with similar outcomes
🏗️ Renovation opportunity: 60%+ of homes built pre-1970
Who It's For
✓ Great for
- •Families seeking rational value without prestige premium
- •Commuters needing reliable train access to Boston (33 min)
- •Buyers targeting renovation opportunities in aging stock
- •Those prioritizing school quality over brand name
⚠ Consider elsewhere if
- •You need elite suburb cachet (Winchester/Wellesley)
- •You want newer housing stock (60%+ built pre-1970)
- •You prefer walkable urban environments
- •You're concerned about Chapter 40B development pressure
Demographics
Population20,697
Median Age47
Median Household Income$154,284
Work from Home27.0%
Professional Sector65.5%
Safety & Crime
Above Average
Safety Ranking
0.8
Violent Crime / 1,000
8.5
Property Crime / 1,000
Insider Tips
- 1.Target Q1/Q4 for seasonal negotiation leverage (Q4 2025 saw 84% volume collapse)
- 2.1950s-1970s Colonials on 0.3+ acre lots are the primary turnover candidates
- 3.Properties within 1-mile of Blackburn & Union Superfund site warrant 5-10% discount
- 4.Town at 7.1% affordable housing - expect continued 40B development until 10% threshold