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Wayland

Wayland

Located in Middlesex County

$1,393,899 Average Value
$455 Average Price per Sq Ft
21 Homes For Sale

Bucolic suburban living in picturesque Wayland

Woodsy Wayland is a rustic bedroom community with big, rolling lots and majestic country estates. Top-rated schools, natural resources and a small-town feel make this Boston suburb a hot ticket. “It’s a bit more pastoral, with larger lots than you would see in Natick,” says Eileen Balicki, vice president of Advisors Living and a resident of Wayland. “In Weston, there’s more land as well but it’s unaffordable for most people.” Houses on large grassy lots, stone walls and winding roads engulfed in trees are some of the hallmarks of this country town. Walk through the woods in the morning, bring the kids to the library in the afternoon and check out a little consignment shop on a rail trail on your way home.

Idyllic mid-century homes in Wayland

Residential streets are long, winding and grand, with shady trees and big houses like Colonial Revival estates and well-trimmed Cape Cods. Two-story Colonial Revivals can cost $970,000, Cape Cods can go for $625,000, clapboard Colonial Revivals are around $2 million, townhouses go for about $600,000 and brand-new homes can cost $1.7 million. The median price for a single-family home and a condominium in Wayland is $1.2 million and $970,000, respectively. “There are some older houses in town. My house is from 1890. But overall, it’s a lot of houses from the 1950s and 1960s,” Balicki says.

Cape Cod home with private driveway in the Wayland neighborhood.
Cape Cod home with private driveway in the Wayland neighborhood.
Colonial Revival home with large front and back yard in the Wayland neighborhood.
Colonial Revival home with large front and back yard in the Wayland neighborhood.
Large Colonial Revival homes with beautiful front yards are typical in the Wayland neighborhood.
Large Colonial Revival homes with beautiful front yards are typical in the Wayland neighborhood.
Colonial Revival home with private driveway for sale in the Wayland neighborhood.
Colonial Revival home with private driveway for sale in the Wayland neighborhood.
Other home options in Wayland include single-family New Traditional style properties.
Other home options in Wayland include single-family New Traditional style properties.
Residents of the Wayland neighborhood love the privacy the woods give them.
Residents of the Wayland neighborhood love the privacy the woods give them.
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The Wayland Public Schools

The Wayland Public Schools attract many people to the area, Balicki says. The district has an A-plus rating from Niche and a total student population of less than 3,000. Wayland has three elementary schools, all rated A or higher by Niche. Loker Elementary School, Wayland Middle School and Wayland High School are rated A-plus. Since schools are such a huge selling point for the town, a lot of activity in Wayland is centered around school events like musicals and sporting competitions, says Balicki. “The size of the school system is very nice,” she says. “Some of the larger schools have to cut people from sports. Part of the reason I raised my children here is because I wanted them to be able to participate in sports, arts programs and plays.” Student news site Wayland Student Press won a gold award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for its quality in 2021.

Enjoy the outdoor air at Upper Hill Brook Conservation Area

Wayland’s greatest strength is its natural beauty. In the summer, neighbors gather at the town beach to swim at Lake Cochituate. Canoes and kayaks float at the top of the water, and people cannonball into the lake from a beachside dock. Walk through the woods at the Upper Mill Brook Conservation Area, a forested network of pathways next to ponds and wetlands. Hike through a white pine forest at Castle Hill, where owls and waterfowl are known to congregate. Curling is also popular in Wayland, and the Broomstones Curling Club offers training for beginners and leagues for players with experience.

Upper Hill Brook Conservation Area offers shaded trails for relaxing morning strolls in Wayland.
Upper Hill Brook Conservation Area offers shaded trails for relaxing morning strolls in Wayland.
Upper Hill Brook Conservation Area features a large pond for relaxing scenery in Wayland.
Upper Hill Brook Conservation Area features a large pond for relaxing scenery in Wayland.
Upper Hill Brook Conservation Area offers shaded trails for relaxing morning strolls in Wayland.
Upper Hill Brook Conservation Area offers shaded trails for relaxing morning strolls in Wayland.
Door mural along a walking trail in Downtown Wayland, minutes from in the Wayland neighborhood.
Door mural along a walking trail in Downtown Wayland, minutes from in the Wayland neighborhood.
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Shopping and entertainment at Natick Mall

Wayland is a country village with few businesses. Grocery store Stop & Shop is in town, but other supermarket chains like Shaw’s and Whole Foods are outside city limits. Shoppers will love the Natick Mall, a nearby regional shopping center with many retail offerings. Big-box stores like Target and Walmart exist here, as do popular restaurants like the Cheesecake Factory. Neighbors can browse the latest fashions at Nordstrom, Macy’s and Abercrombie & Fitch, or get dinner and drinks with a movie at AMC Dine-In Framingham 16.

The Bagel Table in Wayland is a great spot to grab breakfast, coffee or to hangout.
The Bagel Table in Wayland is a great spot to grab breakfast, coffee or to hangout.
Coach Grill Restaurant is an upscale steakhouse offering choice cuts, seafood and great wines.
Coach Grill Restaurant is an upscale steakhouse offering choice cuts, seafood and great wines.
Stop by Waban Pizza House for some pizza and subs.
Stop by Waban Pizza House for some pizza and subs.
A woman shops for apples at the Shaw's in Wayland Town Center.
A woman shops for apples at the Shaw's in Wayland Town Center.
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Navigating into Boston and beyond

Located 20 miles west of Boston, Wayland is close to State Route 20, State Route 27 and other highways like Interstate 90 and Interstate 95. Commuters can drive to a nearby town like Natick or Wellesley for a commuter rail train into Boston. Boston Logan International Airport is about 21 miles east via Interstate 95.

Boston Post Road is a main thoroughfare with many restaurants and retail stores in Wayland.
Boston Post Road is a main thoroughfare with many restaurants and retail stores in Wayland.
The Wayland Depot is a non-profit artisan consignment shop along the Mass Central Rail Trail.
The Wayland Depot is a non-profit artisan consignment shop along the Mass Central Rail Trail.
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Wayland Public Library is located in Downtown Wayland, minutes from the Wayland neighborhood.
Wayland Public Library is located in Downtown Wayland, minutes from the Wayland neighborhood.

Community events in Wayland

Community members convene at the Wayland Free Public Library, the oldest taxpayer-funded library in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Neighbors share poetry, read aloud from Julia Child cookbooks and listen to authors speak. Young children enjoy outdoor story time and puppet shows and teenagers participate in book clubs with their friends.

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
4,550
Number of Homes for Sale
21
Median Year Built
1959
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,573
Above the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,633
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
2,013
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,357
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
30,056

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Mar 21
    Open Sat 11AM - 1PM

    13 Shawmut Avenue Extension, Wayland, MA 01778

    $839,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,269 Sq Ft
    • 13 Shawmut Avenue Extension
    • New 2 days ago

    From the enticing curb appeal to the charm-filled interior, this home has been proudly maintained with significant updates and is truly memorable! The first level features an inviting sun-filled living room open to the formal dining room, updated kitchen, and an idyllic and spacious porch. Three bedrooms and a full bath are on the second floor, and a hide-a-way or office potential on the third

    Fernanda Firth Coldwell Banker Realty - Sudbury

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  • Sunday, Mar 22
    Open Sun 11AM - 1PM

    454 Old Connecticut Path, Wayland, MA 01778

    $649,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,710 Sq Ft
    • 454 Old Connecticut Path
    • New 2 days ago

    For the first time in 27 years, this charming 3bed, 2bath ranch-style home is on the market! nestled on a nearly half-acre lot in a highly sought-after wayland, this property offers a blend of peaceful living and convenient access.step inside to discover a classic, functional layout with 1,710 square feet of living space. hardwood floors and tons of natural light create a warm, inviting

    Adam Sinewitz 29 Realty Group, Inc.

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  • Saturday, Mar 21
    Open Sat 12PM - 1:30PM

    16 Coltsway Unit 16CW, Wayland, MA 01778

    $739,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,376 Sq Ft
    • 16 Coltsway
    • Unit 16CW

    Effortless living meets modern design in this fully renovated 2-bedroom + dedicated home office residence, tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and surrounded by conservation land. With over 2,200 sq ft of light-filled space, this move-in-ready home suits today’s work-from-home lifestyle .A sleek quartz kitchen opens to a private deck with wooded views, while the expansive living room with

    Donna Scott Group Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
14,706
Median Age
47
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$214,505
Significantly above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$214,785

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.1%
College Graduates
77.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
43.8%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
28''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®®

50 / 100

Fairly friendly

Walk Score®®

40 / 100

Not friendly

Transit Score®®

0 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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