Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet
Suburban Neighborhood in Easton, Massachusetts
Bristol County 02356, 02375
Metacomet real estate features architectural variety
Homes in the area represent a variety of styles and eras, including split-level, Colonial Revival and Tudor Revival homes built anywhere from 1900 to today. Overgrown trees and foliage provide shade and privacy between homes in subdivisions, which tend to have wide streets and narrow, if any, sidewalks. Three-bedroom homes commonly range from $600,000 and $670,000. “Five years ago, the most expensive homes in the area cost around $1 million. Now they’re around $2 million,” says Steve Adams, real estate agent at Goodwin Realty Group and longtime Easton resident. “A lot of people are moving here from the MetroWest area, between Boston and Worcester.” Despite the influx of people moving to Easton and housing prices increasing, homes in the area are still comparatively affordable: “A house costing $1.5 million in Easton would be around $4 million in Boston,” Adams says.
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Oliver Ames parks embrace natural surroundings
“There’s a significant amount of natural resource parks where people can take their families in the area,” Adams says. Among them is Frothingham Park, which has a running track, picnic areas and a playground. Also nearby is Governor Oliver Ames Estate Community Park, a scenic 36-acre estate with walking trails, meadows, ponds and antique 19th century stone stable.
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Easton Public Schools District serves the neighborhood
Most students in the Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet area attend school in the highly rated Easton Public Schools District. Blanche A. Ames Elementary School finished construction and opened its doors to preschool through second grade students in 2023. “It’s state of the art,” Adams says. The new school, which is not yet rated by Niche, features a sensory garden with musical instruments and a flowing “river” channeling rainwater. Students in third through fifth grades typically attend Richardson Olmsted Elementary School, which has an A-minus grade from Niche. Older students usually attend Easton Middle School and Oliver Ames High School, which both earned A-minus grades.Library and museums host programs for community
The Ames Free Library, with its red tile roof, tower and arched entryway, hosts events for kids and adults, including book clubs, story times, seminars and lectures. Next door is the Oakes Ames Memorial Hall, an event venue in the same style as the library that residents can rent out. Downtown, little ones enjoy the Children’s Museum in Easton. In addition to permanent exhibits like the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) Lab and MakerSpace, the museum holds programs for kids to make crafts and explore subjects like music and science.
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Commuter trains nearby
The Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet area of Easton sits 25 miles south of Boston and 30 miles northeast of Providence. “The town is commuter friendly,” Adams says. “Easton does not have a commuter train, but the surrounding towns do. It’s a 10 or 12-minute drive to commuter trains.” Easton’s closest rail station is Mansfield Station, which takes passengers to and from Boston and Providence. “From Easton, you can go skiing a couple hours away in New Hampshire or Vermont. It’s also close to beaches,” Adams says. The whaling town of New Bedford is about 35 miles away.The Farmer's Daughter uses locally-sourced produces
Residents and visitors alike head to The Farmer’s Daughter for elevated breakfast and lunch fare. “It’s not your typical place. They serve fancy entrees, and they source their produce locally from Langwater Farms,” Adams says. “It’s always busy, and they don’t take reservations. On a nice day you can walk around Main Street or walk to Governor Oliver Ames Estate while you wait.” La Cucina is another popular spot on Main Street, serving upscale Italian in a renovated church. Next door is Bliss Lifestyle Boutique, a trendy women’s clothing shop. Residents in the area pick up produce and other groceries at Shaw's, off of Route 123.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mike Reece
Mike Reece
Advisors Living - Newton
(339) 230-2483
78 Total Sales
1 in Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet
$501,000 Price
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Patrick Ryan
Patrick Ryan
Ryan Realty Group LLC
(339) 331-2444
48 Total Sales
1 in Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet
$832,500 Price
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Team Kelleher
Team Kelleher
Keller Williams Elite
(857) 271-4865
32 Total Sales
1 in Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet
$350,000 Price
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Liana Williams
Liana Williams
Responds QuicklyFort Hill Brokerage Group
(857) 349-2040
47 Total Sales
1 in Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet
$637,000 Price
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Karen Jewett
Karen Jewett
LAER Realty Partners
(774) 252-8526
24 Total Sales
1 in Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet
$550,000 Price
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Lisa Cranshaw
Lisa Cranshaw
Responds QuicklyWilliam Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(339) 229-6239
88 Total Sales
11 in Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet
$450K - $889K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 2nd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Frothingham Park
Borderland State Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Disc Golf
Hancock Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Governor Oliver Ames Estate Community Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Nature Center
Veterans Memorial Park
D.W. Field Park
- Golf
- Lake
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet, Easton sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet, Easton over the last 12 months is $695,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$715,000
Median Sale Price
$695,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$742,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$596,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$382,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
46
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$360
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,066
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
3.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,193
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,138
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,361
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,011
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
30,056
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,595 - $5,971 per month
- Ames Shovel Works Apartments
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 50 Main St
- North Easton, MA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,933
Median Age
45
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$121,762
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$153,575
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98%
College Graduates
62.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
53''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
10''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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