The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02048 sells for about $745,000, or $345 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,897 a month.
ZIP 02048
The Mansfield housing market remains competitive with low inventory and steady price appreciation. Demand is supported by the town's strong school system and transit connectivity, though higher interest rates have tempered the pace of sales compared to previous years.
This ZIP is ideal for families seeking high-quality schools and commuters who value direct rail access to Boston or Providence while maintaining a suburban lifestyle.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 1.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 3.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 02048, Bristol County MA
Mansfield generally reports low crime rates compared to the Massachusetts state average, with property crime being the most common incident type.
The Mansfield Public Schools district is highly regarded, consistently maintaining strong performance ratings and high graduation rates.
The area faces moderate risk from severe winter weather and localized flooding in low-lying areas, with standard insurance coverage typically sufficient.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to major employment hubs in the I-495 corridor and ongoing commercial development near the Mansfield MBTA station.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Residents benefit from the Mansfield MBTA Commuter Rail station, providing direct access to Boston and Providence, while major highways I-95 and I-495 facilitate regional driving.
The area features the Great Woods Conservation Area for hiking, the Mansfield Crossing shopping center, and proximity to the Xfinity Center for entertainment.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand, driven by commuters seeking access to the MBTA station.
The local economy is supported by a mix of professional services, healthcare, and retail, with significant employment provided by companies along the I-495 technology corridor.
The area is served by the MBTA Commuter Rail (Providence/Stoughton Line) and is strategically located at the intersection of I-95 and I-495.
Ongoing planning efforts focus on revitalizing the downtown area and expanding transit-oriented housing near the rail station.
The Town of Mansfield Assessor's Office conducts annual property valuations to ensure assessments reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal taxes; no significant MUD or PID districts are currently active in this ZIP.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners in designated flood zones may require additional coverage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 02048 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Supercharged Entertainment4.54.5 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.512.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Braintree4.217.9 mi
- United Skates of America4.312.7 mi
- R1 Indoor Karting | Time Mission, Dart City, Mission Box & Axe Bar4.612.6 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.65.9 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.913.4 mi
- The Xfinity Center4.21.2 mi
- Supercharged Entertainment4.54.5 mi
- Trillium - Canton4.414.6 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.512.7 mi
- Showcase Cinema de Lux North Attleboro4.67 mi
- Borderland State Park4.85.7 mi
- United Skates of America4.312.7 mi
- Raynham Flea Market4.311.6 mi
- RISD Museum4.715.7 mi
- Providence Children's Museum4.616.3 mi
- Blue Hills Trailside Museum4.715.5 mi
- The Providence Athenaeum4.815.6 mi
- Quincy Quarries Reservation4.719 mi
- Borderland State Park4.85.7 mi
- Slater Memorial Park4.611.2 mi
- North Attleboro WW1 Memorial Park4.74.5 mi
- Mass Audubon's Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary4.68 mi
- Francis William Bird Park4.710.2 mi
- Fore Kicks Sports Complex and Golf Course4.56.6 mi
- Brookmeadow Country Club4.410.6 mi
- TPC Boston4.71.9 mi
- Olde Scotland Links4.311.8 mi
- Kirkbrae Country Club4.612.8 mi
- Wrentham Village Premium Outlets4.56.7 mi
- Patriot Place4.66 mi
- Wards Berry Farm4.66.2 mi
- Westgate Mall3.910.7 mi
- Emerald Square Mall47.6 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.127 mi
- Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport4.422.2 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.528.5 mi
- The Lounge3.427.1 mi
- Boston Skydive Center514.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive trail network for hiking and nature observation.
Major outdoor amphitheater hosting national touring acts.
Large open-air retail center with diverse dining and shopping options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.