Home to rolling fields, dense forests and a quiet atmosphere, Southampton is a quaint Massachusetts town ideal for homebuyers looking for a relaxing place to live.
Homes in Southampton start at around $450,00, which will get you around four beds and one bath with 2,000 square feet, and properties top out at around $770,000. You can find beautiful homes along Pomeroy Meadow Road. The area is home to large Colonial homes with spacious yards. Ranch homes are a common sight on Southampton's streets, and some in the neighborhood get into the Halloween spirit and dot their front lawns with fake gravestones and other spooky decorations.
One of Southampton's unique features is the historical connection to the Pomeroys, a colonial-era family that is purported to have tens of thousands of descendants across modern America. The American Pomeroy Historic Genealogical Association, founded by William, a contemporary Pomeroy, organized the unveiling of an anvil-shaped monument in Southampton to commemorate Medad Pomeroy, a 15th-century blacksmith who received land from the city in exchange for his services. Several dozen community members came out to see this monument to the prodigious family take its place in Conant Memorial Park, a popular outdoor space.
Huntington State Forest has a nearly 4-mile hiking loop for adventurous residents who wants to stretch their legs, smell the flowers, and hear the trumpet-like sound of a sneezing deer. Mass Audubon, a wildlife sanctuary, has a 1-mile trail that winds through this quiet forest. The sanctuary also hosts educational sessions about tracking animal signs, bird spotting, and environmental sustainability.
Students in the area are part of the Hampshire Regional School Districts. The area's youngest learners can attend William E. Norris Elementary School, which is known for its above-average teachers and has a student-teacher ratio of 13-1. Students wrap up their educational journeys at Hampshire Regional High School, which serves grades 7-12. The school has a B rating on Niche and excellent ratings for its clubs, activities, teachers, academics, and college prep, and has a student-teacher ratio of 9 to 1 and is ranked in the top 10 schools in Hampshire County by Niche. The school has a popular drama program, and students enjoy the annual fall play.
Most of the businesses in town are located on or just off Route 10, which runs from roughly north to south. Canal Bowling Lanes offer leagues for everybody in Southampton, and this popular spot is an important community gathering place. Paisano's Pizza Restaurant & Bar offers Italian entrees and pizza you can wash down with a cold beer.
The Edwards Public Library hosts events for all residents of Southampton, including chess and Lego clubs, as well as summer reading groups.
This quaint Massachusetts town is home to a beautiful outdoor environment, popular restaurants and businesses supported by the local community. For a homebuyer looking to become part of a rustic, peaceful community, Southampton is an option worth considering.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Karen Kopeski
Today Real Estate, Inc.
(413) 420-5422
80 Total Sales
1 in Southampton
$705,000 Price
Ray Hoess-Brooks
HB Real Estate, LLC
(860) 356-3690
145 Total Sales
1 in Southampton
$216,000 Price
Kristin Vevon
The Murphys REALTORS®, Inc.
(413) 359-6845
26 Total Sales
1 in Southampton
$594,000 Price
Lucy Cordero
KW Legacy Partners
(413) 287-7815
116 Total Sales
6 in Southampton
$144K - $829K Price Range
Tracy Torres
Real Broker CT, LLC
(413) 319-8462
70 Total Sales
1 in Southampton
$466,000 Price
Diana Ivers
Coldwell Banker Realty - Western MA
(413) 402-6244
21 Total Sales
1 in Southampton
$635,000 Price
On average, homes in Southampton, MA sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Southampton, MA over the last 12 months is $550,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$575,000
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Median Sale Price
$550,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$592,500
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$630,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$375,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
51
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$292
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Number of Homes
2,196
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Number of Homes for Sale
6
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Median Year Built
1977
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Months of Supply
1.40
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,879
On par with the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,708
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,091
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,289
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
40,075
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$1,500 - $1,895 per month
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,340
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Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,340
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Total Population
5,599
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Median Age
48
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Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
25.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$112,666
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$135,744
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High School Graduates
94.3%
Above the national average
89%
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College Graduates
39%
On par with the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
16.7%
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% Population in Labor Force
69.5%
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Annual Precipitation
45''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
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Annual Snowfall
30''
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