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Oliver Ames named for shovel manufacturers
In the Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet area of Easton, the schools, parks and library are named after a prominent Massachusetts family best known for making shovels. The Ames Shovel Company manufactured tools used during the California gold rush, Transcontinental Railroad construction, American Civil War and more. At one point, this small town between Boston and Providence manufactured 60% of the world’s shovels. Although the factory stopped operating in Easton in 1952, the Ames family legacy of industry and philanthropy continues. Today, the public enjoys properties formerly owned by the family, including Governor Oliver Ames Estate Community Park and Oakes Ames Memorial Hall.
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.
A Tudor style home can be found in the Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet area.
Split level homes are a popular style in the Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet area.
A Cape Cod can be found in the Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet area.
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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.
Grant Reservation has lovely light hikes in Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet area.
Frothingham Park is very popular with young residents of Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet area.
An Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet area resident is out for a walk.
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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.
Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet area residents enjoy fresh produce from Shaws.
The Farmer's Daughter is a popular brunch destination in Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet area.
North Easton downtown is in Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet area.
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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.
Ames Free Library is in the Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet area
The Easton Children's Museum always has events for Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet area kids.
Oak Ames Memorial Hall in Ames High School/Metacomet area.
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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.
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.
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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
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
46 min drive
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
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet, Easton sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Oliver Ames High School/Metacomet, Easton over the last 12 months is $740,872, up 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
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
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