Lisa Caron
Lisa Caron Real Estate LLC
(774) 808-5023
93 Total Sales
1 in Monson
$393,000 Price
Monson
Located in Hampden County
Monson has ranging fields, thick forests that preserve wildlife and waterways, and a historic site that is home to quirky antiques. It's known for a friendly community, and Monson residents take pride in their sense of community, "It's got a hometown feel as far as people and groups working together to make it a special place to live," says Karen King, a Realtor with RE/MAX Connections.
The Keep Homestead Museum button collection is home to the largest collection of antique and vintage buttons on display in the U.S. While only a fraction of these quirky items are on display at one time, it's no less impressive. This homestead has 75 acres of farmland and was home to nine generations of the Keep family until the death of Myra Keep Lovell Moulton in 1988. The family's final Monson matriarch endowed the homestead to the town on the condition that it be maintained as a museum.
Housing prices typically range from around $400,000 to $650,000, although there are million-dollar properties popping up in town. Colonial, Craftsman, and Cape Cod homes are common on the streets of Monson Center, many of which date back to the early 20th century. Monson Center encompasses the town's commercial area and Monson Center Historic District. Monson's road and streets range into the countryside and lead to secluded ranch homes across the rest of town.
Students in Monson start their educational journey at Granite Valley School, which has a C+ rating on Niche. There are only two schools in this town, and learners wrap up their educational journeys at Monson High School, which has strong ratings for its teachers and popular sports teams. It's common to see community members come out on game night to support the Mustangs.
Monson is dotted with campgrounds and is home to the Peaked Mountain Reservation. Here, you can hike to the summit of Peaked Mountain. This popular trail is accessible via the Peaked Mountain Reservation trail network. This protected area of land covers about 1,000 acres.
The Monson Center Historic District comprises 10 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The designated buildings represent the town's former commercial and governmental center as it was in the 19th century. This district preserves the architecture of this time period, especially in the Unitarian Universalist Parish of Monson, built in 1889. This stone building has a distinctive steeple and a large turreted section set with long rectangular windows.
Main Street stretches north to south, and Monson's commercial center sits along this thoroughfare. Main Street Tavern is a local favorite for its Italian-style fare, burgers, sandwiches and beer. "The tavern does a lot of fundraising in town as well as being a popular place to go at night," says King. Monson Italian Pizzeria keeps the dough flipping and spinning, and you can buzz over to southeast Monson and pop into Queen Bee Vineyard, where you can sample a dozen wines during the warmer months.
For a homebuyer looking to join a thriving and welcoming community, Monson is an option worth considering.
Written By
Conor Lobb
Photography Contributed By
Brandon Schulman
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Edward Pokoj
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lisa Caron
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Dorothy Maiwald
Dorothy Maiwald
HB Real Estate, LLC
(413) 779-8828
69 Total Sales
1 in Monson
$37,995 Price
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Lisa Boudreau
Lisa Boudreau
CR Premier Properties
(774) 217-7094
99 Total Sales
4 in Monson
$260K - $332K Price Range
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Tracy Torres
Tracy Torres
Real Broker MA, LLC
(413) 319-8462
79 Total Sales
1 in Monson
$292,000 Price
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Karen Kopeski
Karen Kopeski
Today Real Estate, Inc.
(413) 420-5422
81 Total Sales
1 in Monson
$46,000 Price
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Susan Lyons
Susan Lyons
Responds QuicklyHB Real Estate, LLC
(860) 901-1458
53 Total Sales
1 in Monson
$434,900 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Flynt Park
Monson Parks & Recreation
Miller Memorial Park
Monson Housing Trends
On average, homes in Monson, MA sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Monson, MA over the last 12 months is $397,500, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$425,000
Median Sale Price
$397,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$427,550
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$895,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$452,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
60
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$236
Area Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,791
Number of Homes for Sale
18
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
3.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,804
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,473
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,636
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
37,897
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 30Open Sat 11:30AM - 1PM
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Friday, Aug 29Open Fri 5PM - 7PM
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Monson Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,919
Median Age
47
Population under 18
18.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,590
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,104
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.3%
College Graduates
25.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.9%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
27''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
19
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
