$1,086,604Average Value$479Average Price per Sq Ft9Homes For Sale
Many families find Cochituate very appealing
A hamlet on the southern side of Wayland, Cochituate is considered by Niche to be the second-best suburb to raise a family in Massachusetts, and it’s not difficult to see why. “It’s a welcoming, lovely town that has beautiful open spaces, a top-rated school system and close proximity to Boston and Cambridge,” says Leah Hart, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker who has been selling homes in the area for 18 years and a 30-year resident herself, currently serving as a trustee at the library. “These three factors are highly desirable to buyers because they can live in a more suburban environment but easily commute to work.” And it’s a suburban environment with tree-shaded lakes and beloved, long-running restaurants at that. The community’s desirability is reflected in home prices, Colonial Revival and raised ranch-style houses selling for between $650,000 to $1.2 million.
Homes along Fuller Rd in Cochituate.
The Cochituate neighborhood in Wayland is full of life.
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Highly coveted homes
Homes are denser in Cochituate than northern Wayland, though some lots still near half an acre in size. Other homes have the added benefit of looking over bodies of water like Dudley Pond. Overall, the neighborhood feels practically as rural, with mature trees ensconcing homes. Sidewalks are uncommon, though some can be found beside busier roads like West Plain. Homes follow Colonial Revival, raised ranch, ranch-style and New Traditional designs, with 3 or bedrooms. Thanks to the neighborhood’s location and schools, homes usually go for between $650,000 and $1.2 million. Townhouses can be found on east side in subdivisions like The Hills at Mainstone, units offering similar amenities and square footage to homes and selling for roughly the same price range.
You'll find a majority of properties in Chochiuate have significant lawn space.
Certain homes in Chochituate are bound to catch your eye.
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Some of America’s best public schools
“The education system, that’s what drives the town,” says Bill Jagher, a Realtor with Realty Executives Boston who has been selling homes for 13 years. “That’s what gives the town its value. Wayland has a very good school system.” Loker Elementary, Wayland Middle and Wayland High School all earn A-plus ratings from Niche, along with the whole Wayland Public School District, which Niche considers the 8th best in all of Massachusetts and 104th best in the entire US. Wayland High students can elect to study classical literature in its original Latin and Greek, perform in a full orchestra and learn how to provide technical support to their peers and teachers at the school’s Genius Bar. Extracurricular activities include coding club, mock trial, Model UN and the young playwrights club.
Wayland Middle School building mural in Cochituate.
Wayland High School receives an overall rating of A+ from niche.
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Outdoor recreation in Cochituate
Cochituate State Park is one of the town’s main outdoor recreational attractions. Surrounding three sections of Lake Cochituate, the 872-acre park offers a boat ramp, hiking trails and picnic areas. And winter’s no reason to stay home, with residents cross-country skiing down trails and ice skating atop the frozen lakes. A summer day outside in Cochituate wouldn’t be complete without stopping by Wayland Town Beach, which is free for residents and offers sunny sands for tanning and shady picnic tables for lunches. “The beach also has offers swimming lessons and boat rentals,” Hart says.
Pick an activity for the water from the dock in Cochituate State Park.
A person ice skates on a frozen pond at Mansion Beach in Cochituate.
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Local restaurants and big-box stores
Known as “The Chat,” Dudley Chateau is many locals’ stopping grounds. “It’s a long-standing, older-style local place that’s on Dudley Pond,” Hart says. “It was written up in ‘Chronicle’ for its food.” Mel’s Commonwealth has humble origins, starting off as Elmwood Donut Shop until the owners added a grill to start cooking hamburgers and hot dogs. Always receptive to ideas from customers, their signature mailman salad takes its name from the mail carriers who requested a warm, healthy meal to tide them through winter runs. A boatload of shopping options can be found just across the lake at Natick Mall and Shoppers World shopping center. Lowe’s, Hobby Lobby and Macy’s are just a few stores residents can visit. Alternatively, residents might stick locally and shop at Donelan’s Supermarket just off Commonwealth Road.
Locals in Chochituate love calling the Dudley Chateau their favorite for dining out.
The Natick Mall is a local staple and not far from the Chochituate neighborhood.
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Taking a car or the train
The Massachusetts Turnpike, or Interstate 90, marks the southern boundary of the neighborhood, with entrance and exit ramps just across Lake Cochituate. Residents can expect to reach downtown Boston in around 40 minutes. Alternatively, they can drive 10 minutes south to Natick Center station and take the commuter rail.
The Natick Center commuter rail station is a short drive from Chochituate.
Get ready to call Chochiquate your new slice of paradise.
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Celebrating Halloween
Ghosts and ghouls can swing by Town Hall to get free candy and participate in a spooky parade as part of the town’s Halloween Parade & Trick-or-Treating Event.
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Parks in this Area
Heard Farm Conservation Area
Bike Trails
Lake
Trails
Danforth Park
Hamlen Woods and Mainstone Farm
Cochituate State Park
Bike Trails
Fishing
Picnic Area
Reardon Park
Ferrelli Field
Baseball/Softball
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
35 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cochituate
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cochituate, Wayland sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Cochituate, Wayland over the last 12 months is $1,042,555, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Discover your dream home & enjoy the tranquility of breathtaking sunset pond views! This stylish & updated young colonial offers modern living w/ a main-level open floor plan; perfect for entertaining. Effortlessly wine & dine w/ new quartz counters, modern SS appl, incl. new double ovens & gas range. The open-concept allows for a large dining table & tons of living space to cozy up around the
Sun-filled home in a highly desirable cul-de-sac neighborhood. Enjoy this open concept colonial home with family room featuring cathedral ceiling and built ins, formal dining room and office. The open floor plan leads directly to the kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. Upstairs you will find a laundry room, alcove, three generous bedrooms, and a luxurious primary
Historic Victorian farmhouse offers a combination of traditional charm & modern functionality. Set back from the street on 1.4 acre, providing privacy and serene views of conservation area. Architectural details include: welcoming foyer w/grand staircase, custom moldings & millwork, exposed beams, large windows, high & vaulted ceilings, enhancing the home's character while blending antique charm
Stunning new construction six-bedroom home in amazing Wayland location currently being built with time left for some customization! Excellent layout inside with open flow on the main level leading from the front door past the office, dining room, powder room and FIRST-FLOOR bedroom/full bathroom (perfect for in-laws or guests!) and all the way to the open concept family room and gourmet kitchen
Rachel LiebermanBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Conveniently located near all the amenities of Cochituate Village, this home offers easy access to the nearby town beach on Lake Cochituate—perfect for summer fun. The first floor boasts a formal living room with a cozy fireplace and an impressive family room featuring cathedral ceilings, a second fireplace, a spacious double-door closet, and a new sliding door that opens to a stunning bluestone
Property Id: 1207291Cozy 1-2 BED with 1 King &1 Queen, BRAND NEW Marble counters, Plywood cabinets, Beaming hardwood floors. IN LAW apartment w a very large yard with a kids play set.MINS TO SHOPPING and the Newton/ Natick downtown city amenities.12 Mins - Babson, Brandeis, Boston Marriott Newton, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Sheraton Framingham Hotel, Garden in the Woods4
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,959
Median Age
46
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$204,954
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$210,152
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.9%
College Graduates
75%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
43%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
26/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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