The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02071 sells for about $865,031, or $345 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 28 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,200 a month.
ZIP 02071 — Walpole
The housing market in 02071 remains highly competitive, driven by low inventory and strong demand from affluent buyers seeking top-tier school districts. Prices continue to appreciate steadily, and homes are selling quickly, often at or above the asking price. The market sentiment is optimistic as the area maintains its status as a premier residential destination within the Greater Boston region.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals seeking high-quality schools and a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to the Boston metropolitan employment core.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 1.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.4% · poverty 2.1% — 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 6.0%/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 5.7%/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 02071, Norfolk County, MA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in this area remain significantly lower than both the state and national averages, with property crime being the primary concern in a generally safe suburban environment.
The area is served by highly-rated public school systems that are consistently ranked among the top in the state for academic performance and college readiness.
The region faces moderate risks related to winter storms and occasional heavy precipitation, with standard flood insurance requirements for properties located in designated low-lying zones.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Greater Boston employment hub, with steady demand for high-end residential housing and limited new land for large-scale development.
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 primarily commute to Boston via the MBTA Commuter Rail or major highway corridors like I-95, with average commute times reflecting typical suburban-to-urban traffic patterns.
The area features extensive conservation land, local parks, and proximity to regional lakes, offering robust outdoor recreation opportunities alongside local boutique shopping.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand, with limited inventory often driving competitive pricing for single-family rentals.
The local economy is heavily integrated into the Greater Boston labor market, with a strong concentration of residents employed in professional, scientific, and technical services.
The area is served by regional commuter rail lines and major highway access, facilitating transit to Boston and Providence.
Development is strictly managed through local zoning to preserve the suburban character, with limited new residential construction projects currently in the pipeline.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments based on market value, with a focus on maintaining equitable tax distribution across residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes, regional school district levies, and specific utility district assessments for water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to coastal storm risks and standard New England weather patterns.
Net domestic migration remains positive, driven by families relocating from urban centers for better school districts and larger living spaces.
Massachusetts operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state, requiring strict adherence to statutory notice periods and borrower rights.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home, including known defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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
- Central Rock Gym - Watertown4.618.7 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.59.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Braintree4.214.7 mi
- R1 Indoor Karting | Time Mission, Dart City, Mission Box & Axe Bar4.616.7 mi
- Fenway Park4.818.9 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.60.9 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.98.6 mi
- The Xfinity Center4.28.1 mi
- MGM Music Hall at Fenway4.418.9 mi
- Blue Hills Reservation4.711.9 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.59.8 mi
- Showcase Cinema de Lux North Attleboro4.611.1 mi
- Regal Bellingham4.29.9 mi
- Showcase Cinema de Lux Legacy Place4.39.9 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.818.5 mi
- Boston Public Library4.819.5 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.718.3 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.815.9 mi
- John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum4.718.9 mi
- Blue Hills Reservation4.711.9 mi
- Borderland State Park4.86.1 mi
- Houghton's Pond Recreation Area4.611.4 mi
- Elm Bank4.712.1 mi
- Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary4.711.2 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.98.6 mi
- Fore Kicks Sports Complex and Golf Course4.51.9 mi
- Brookmeadow Country Club4.46 mi
- TPC Boston4.78.7 mi
- Blue Hill Country Club4.68.9 mi
- Wrentham Village Premium Outlets4.56.2 mi
- Legacy Place4.49.9 mi
- Patriot Place4.60.9 mi
- Wards Berry Farm4.62.6 mi
- Westgate Mall3.911 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.122.3 mi
- Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport4.427.6 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.523.6 mi
- The Lounge3.422.3 mi
- Boston Skydive Center516.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A central recreational hub for swimming, boating, and community events.
Extensive hiking and biking trails spanning the local area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.