The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02343 sells for about $550,000, or $305 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,094 a month.
ZIP 02343 — Holbrook
The housing market in 02343 remains stable with low inventory and consistent demand from commuters. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, reflecting the broader regional trend of limited supply supporting valuations. Buyers should expect competitive conditions for well-priced single-family homes.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters who prioritize access to the Boston metro area while seeking a suburban environment with a lower price point than immediate neighbors.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 2.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% 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 2.9% · poverty 7.7% — 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 4.8%/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 5.0%/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 02343, Norfolk County MA
Holbrook generally experiences lower crime rates compared to the nearby urban centers of Brockton and Boston, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools in Holbrook are managed by the Holbrook Public Schools district, which maintains a moderate performance profile relative to state averages.
The area is subject to standard New England weather risks, including winter storms and occasional heavy rainfall, with localized flood risks in low-lying areas near the Cochato River.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to the Boston metropolitan employment core, with local development focused on residential infill and small-scale commercial improvements.
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 or the Route 128/I-95 technology corridor via personal vehicle or the MBTA Commuter Rail from nearby stations in Randolph or Braintree.
The area features local parks such as the Holbrook Town Forest and proximity to the Blue Hills Reservation, offering extensive hiking trails and outdoor recreation within a short drive.
The rental market is tight with low vacancy rates, driven by demand from commuters seeking more affordable options than those found closer to Boston.
The economy is largely service-oriented with many residents employed in the broader Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan area, supported by local retail and municipal services.
The area is served by local bus routes and is proximate to the MBTA Commuter Rail, facilitating transit-oriented commuting to Boston.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and the modernization of existing commercial corridors to support local tax base growth.
The Norfolk County assessment regime follows state-mandated full and fair cash value standards, with annual adjustments based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal property taxes and may fall within specific water or sewer district service areas managed by the town.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional coastal and storm-related risk factors, with standard coverage widely available.
Massachusetts is a non-judicial foreclosure state, requiring strict adherence to statutory notice periods and the right to cure defaults.
Massachusetts is a caveat emptor state, though sellers must disclose known material defects, particularly regarding lead paint and septic systems.
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.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.614.5 mi
- Supercharged Entertainment4.516.2 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.514.3 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.49.8 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.515 mi
- Fenway Park4.814.6 mi
- TD Garden4.615.5 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.613.4 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.513.9 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.97.8 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.411.7 mi
- John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum4.711.9 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.49.8 mi
- Blue Hills Reservation4.76.1 mi
- AMC South Bay Center 124.312.7 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.814 mi
- Boston Public Library4.814.5 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.714 mi
- Museum of Science4.715.7 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.614.5 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.411.7 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.812.5 mi
- Blue Hills Reservation4.76.1 mi
- Borderland State Park4.88.9 mi
- Wompatuck State Park4.79.5 mi
- MarineMax Boston4.27.5 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.97.8 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.67.1 mi
- George Wright4.510.5 mi
- William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park4.211.4 mi
- Brookmeadow Country Club4.48.2 mi
- South Shore Plaza4.45.4 mi
- Legacy Place4.410.3 mi
- South Bay Center4.312.7 mi
- Derby Street Shops4.45.8 mi
- Kam Man Food4.26.7 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.115.3 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.516.9 mi
- The Lounge3.415.4 mi
- Boston Skydive Center528.6 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.116.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local walking trails and natural green space.
A local waterway that defines parts of the town's geography.
Serves as a central hub for local educational and community events.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 20.9% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $435,300 (20.9% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $435,300 (-20.9% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.