The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02090 sells for about $1,240,999, or $450 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 39 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,200 a month.
ZIP 02090 — Westwood
The Westwood housing market remains highly competitive, driven by limited inventory and strong demand for its top-rated school system. Prices continue to appreciate steadily, supported by the town's strategic location and transit connectivity. Buyers should expect a fast-paced market with minimal price negotiation.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families seeking top-tier public schools and professionals who commute to Boston via the nearby transit hub.
Median prices moved up 3.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 39 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · 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 6.8%/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 02090, Norfolk County, MA
Westwood consistently reports low crime rates, significantly lower than the Massachusetts state average and regional benchmarks.
The Westwood Public Schools district is highly regarded, consistently ranking among the top-performing school systems in Massachusetts.
The area faces moderate risk from severe winter storms and occasional heavy precipitation, with standard flood insurance recommended for properties in low-lying zones.
Westwood benefits from significant transit-oriented development, particularly around the Route 128/University Station area, which serves as a major commercial and commuter hub.
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 have excellent access to the MBTA Commuter Rail and Amtrak via the Route 128 station, providing direct transit to Boston's South Station and Providence.
The area features extensive green space including Hale Reservation, numerous town parks, and proximity to major shopping centers like University Station.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand, driven by the town's proximity to Boston and top-tier school system.
The local economy is anchored by professional services, healthcare, and retail, with significant employment opportunities at the University Station complex.
The area is served by the Route 128 MBTA/Amtrak station, providing critical rail connectivity to the Greater Boston area.
Development is focused on high-density, transit-oriented projects near the Route 128 corridor to maximize accessibility.
The Norfolk County appraisal process is managed at the municipal level by the Town of Westwood Assessor's office.
Parcels are subject to Westwood Public Schools district taxes and standard municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the regional risk of winter storm damage and coastal-influenced weather patterns.
Massachusetts continues to see moderate net domestic migration, with Westwood attracting families from the Boston urban core.
Massachusetts is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court oversight for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home, though the state is generally 'caveat emptor'.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and ACS 5-year 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.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.612.2 mi
- Supercharged Entertainment4.513 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.512.3 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.512.5 mi
- Boda Borg Boston4.715.9 mi
- Fenway Park4.810.4 mi
- TD Garden4.612.6 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.69.4 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.511.9 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.93.5 mi
- Fenway Park4.810.4 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.810.1 mi
- Boston Common4.711.8 mi
- New England Aquarium4.412.6 mi
- Harvard Square4.611.5 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.810.1 mi
- Boston Public Library4.811.1 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.79.9 mi
- Museum of Science4.712.4 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.612.2 mi
- Boston Common4.711.8 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.48.5 mi
- Public Garden4.811.6 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.811.5 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.87.5 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.93.5 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.68.4 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.96.6 mi
- Fore Kicks Sports Complex and Golf Course4.510.1 mi
- George Wright4.55.1 mi
- Natick Mall4.510.5 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.510.9 mi
- Quincy Market4.512.5 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.512.5 mi
- South Shore Plaza4.49.5 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.114.3 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.515.4 mi
- The Lounge3.414.2 mi
- Boston Skydive Center524.9 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.114.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large, private non-profit reservation offering extensive hiking trails and outdoor recreation.
A major mixed-use development featuring retail, dining, and residential units.
A central community hub providing educational and cultural resources.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.