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1. Realtors Guide to Hopedale Mass Real Estate
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Hopedale, Massachusetts, is a small town located south east of Worcester. For home buyers that are looking for the perfect
place to settle down – one that is still close enough to the city to have access to all the best such places have to offer, yet small
enough to settle down in and raise a family – Hopedale could be perfect.
Do you want to learn all there is to know about Hopedale Massachusetts Real Estate, as well as what makes the town special?
Keep reading and you will get quite an education! If you are thinking of selling or buying a home in town, please reach out as I
have been selling Hopedale real estate for the past thirty years! There are very few Realtors in Hopedale MA that have the
track record of being a top producer year after year.
As a Real Estate agent servicing Hopedale with three decades of experience, selling here comes naturally.
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2. The Tiny Town of Hopedale, MA
As of the last census in 2010, Hopedale had a population of 5,911. The town is certainly small, with only a few public schools
and a land area of 5.3 square miles. Hopedale is located in what is considered central Massachusetts, bordered by four other
communities – Milford Mass to the north, Mendon Mass to the south, Upton Mass to the west and Bellingham Mass to the
east.
This is not a small town that is growing rapidly, either. The census in 2000 listed the population as 5,907 people, with a total of
2,240 households and 1,572 families in the town. This means that in the 10 years from 2000 to 2010, the recorded population
only grew by four individuals. Given the lack of growth, Hopedale can be polarizing. If you want big city – or even big town –
life, you won’t find it in Hopedale. But if you are looking for the true small town experience, this town can deliver.
Real Estate in Hopedale Massachusetts
How is the Hopedale Massachusetts Real Estate market?
Finding a great home in Hopedale is certainly achievable. Because the town is smaller and not as ideal for commuting as some
other towns further east, many of the homes here are affordable. However, the housing stock is morelimited, which means that
the competition for the best properties can on occasion be fierce. This is why it is so important to hire a Realtor experienced in
buying and selling homes in Hopedale.
Hopedale is not a large real estate market, but finding the best deals does require experience and expertise that only a
qualified Real Estate agent can deliver. The best homes go fast – even in a small town – and you need to have a way to find
those properties before everyone else does. This is one of the services a great Realtor will provide.
Although the housing stock in Hopedale MA is smaller, there are a wide range of options to meet your needs. You can find
affordable condos in town that sell for less than $200,000. You can also find some of the older, finer homes
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3. in the area for much more – if you want to live in a true piece of Massachusetts history. Of course, there are also a number of
mid-range options, single-family homes that are perfect for starting a family.
One of my favorite neighborhoods in town in Harmony Estates. If you are looking for a well built home in the 400,000 to
$600,000 price range, Harmony Estates is certainly worth checking out. You will find homes that range in size from 2300 square
feet to homes over 3200 square feet. Most of the homes are popular colonial designs that offer large kitchens and family
rooms. There is a significant amount of turn-over in the neighborhood on a yearly basis, as the subdivision has quite a few
executives who move around the country. Given the popularity of the Harmony neighborhood, houses are fairly easy to sell
when priced correctly. If you are looking for a top shelf home this is certainly a neighborhood worth exploring.
Another long standing popular spot in town is Pinecrest Estates. Located in a prime spot off of Route 16, Pinecrest provides
well built traditional New England Colonials. These homes offer three to four bedrooms with two and half baths, as well as a
two car garage. The price range of the homes is generally in the high 300’s to high 400’s. This is a large neighborhood that
many home buyers find to be a fantastic area to live.
If you are looking for an affordable townhouse condo, Laurelwood is a neighborhood that has remained popular over many
years. The development was built in the 1980’s and is a spot lots of buyers end up purchasing given it’s affordability, ample
space and having a garage as a desirable amenity.
There are also more affordable village colonials, duplex condos and an assortment of other capes, ranches, and split level
homes.
If you are looking for a home in Hopedale, I can help you find it. I have been working in this particular market for many years,
and know the area very well. If you are looking for something small and affordable, I know how to find it. If you want
something much more grand, I can help you locate some of the prime real estate in the town.
If you are interested in discovering additional information about the real estate options in Hopedale, please getintouch. I can
explain to you what the real estate market in Hopedale looks like at this very moment. I can also help you narrow down exactly
what you are looking, and then I can go to work finding it. Your satisfaction is always my number one priority. Reach out to a
Hopedale Real Estate agent who will do an excellent job!
Demographical Data of Hopedale
What are the demographics like in town?
The census indicates that the population density of Hopedale is 1,145.8 people per square mile. With 2,289 housing units, the
average density of housing units is 444 per square mile. The racial makeup of the town is 97.23% White, 1.17% Hispanic or
Latino, 0.71% Asian, 0.56% Black or African American and 0.71% Native American.
Of the 2,240 households listed in the census, 35.8% had children that were under 18 living with them at that time. There were
58.8% married couples living together, with 29.8% of the households being made up of groups of individuals. There were 8.8%
of households that were occupied by a female householder with no husband present. Households comprised of individuals
living alone made up 12.8% of total number.
The population’s age was spread out over a wide range, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 5.1% between 18 and 24, 30.8%
between 25 to 44, 22.4% between 45 and 64 and 15.5% 65 years and older.
The median income for a household in Hopedale, Mass was $60,176 as of the last census. For a family, the median income was
$68,571. For the town, the per capita income was $24,791.
History of Hopedale, Mass
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4. Hopedale certainly has a rich history. The first settlers came to town in 1660. The most notable of these early occupants of the
area was Benjamin Albee, who set up a grist mill in 1664 to use the waters of the Mill River for the grinding of corn – an
important staple of the settlers.
The area that would become Hopedale was initially part of larger communities, first the city of Mendon, then Milford. Mendon
was first to be incorporated, occupying a 64 square mile section of the Blackstone Valley. Milford then separated from Mendon
in 1780.
It was not until 1841 that the town actually got its name, when the abolitionist Adin Ballou began to establish a community
based on social responsibility and biblical individualism. Ballou was part of the group known as the Practical Christians, who
founded the Hopedale Community on both socialist and Christian ideologies. He and his followers purchased 600 acres to
build their community. Ballou termed the town – which occupied a small section of Mendon – Hopedale.
The idealistic community of Hopedale attempted to create something unique for the time, a place that believed in women
rights, temperance and abolition. Unfortunately, not everyone could agree on how the community should operate, and it
eventually went bankrupt in 1856. Two of Ballou’s followers took over administration of the town, the Draper brothers.
The Draper brothers turned out to be quite successful, developing a type of textile machinery that became extremely popular.
By 1880, the company had over 800 employees. They eventually were the largest manufacturer of textile looms in the entire
country, making the Draper Corporation a major character in the history of the town. Eventually the company was bought out
in the 1960s, but through the early part of the century it was a major company, not just for Hopedale, but for Massachusetts.
One of the notable aspects of the Draper Corporation was its approach to taking care of its employees. Perhaps a throwback
to the brothers’ roots in the earlier Ballou community, the company built an impressive place for its employees to leave.
Deciding that good homes improved worker morale, the Drapers created a self-contained town where employees could live in
comfort and security. The rent was cheap, the quality high, and the recreation
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5. opportunities abundant. This may be why there was only one strike ever recorded, in 1913, during a time when workers were
striking all over the country. It may also help explain how the company came to dominate in its industry for decades.
With the decline of the Draper corporation and textile manufacturing in general, the town shrank back to the modest size
that can be seen today. While there is certainly pride in what Hopedale once was, there is also a satisfaction in knowing that
Hopedale has held on to its community spirit. With both Worcester and Boston not so far, there are plenty of places where
industry still reigns supreme. But in Hopedale, you can sit back on your porch and escape –something that is worth its weight
in gold for many home purchasers. Realtors who work in the local real estate market understand the rich history.
If you would like to learn more about Hopedale and take a journey back in time, I would suggest visiting the Little Red Shop
Museum which captures the essence of this quaint little town.
Whats Are The Schools Like
There are only two public schools in Hopedale. For students in grades K through 6, there is the Memorial School. For students
in grades 7 through 12, there is Hopedale Junior/Senior High.
While it’s possible that the high school students may start to chafe at the small size of Hopedale by the time they are going to
graduate, parents in Hopedale are much more appreciative of the size of the schools. Having a small school system allows for
more focus on the students, and increased accessibility for parents that want to be involved.
This is one of the bigger pros of living in such a small town for those interested in starting a family. Find some excellent
information on the Hopedale Mass school system here.
Commuting From Here
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6. What is commuting like from Hopedale?
Because of its small size, most residents of Hopedale wind up driving to other towns or cities for work. This is a common thing
in most Massachusetts towns, but especially true in Hopedale. A population of around 5,000 can only support so many
employees.
Hopedale is only around 19 miles from the larger city of Worcester, where many homeowners here are employed. It can take
between 30 and 40 minutes to commute there by car. Boston is quite a bit further, at around 40 miles – or an hour and ten
minutes – by car.
Hopedale is not the perfect commuter town, which can be a positive or a negative, depending on your perspective. Unlike
other, bigger towns, Hopedale is not as easily accessible to major highways to other towns in the area. This isn't suggesting
that there are no nearby major roads, because there are. They just don’t lead directly to Worcester or Boston. This does have
a positive, though. It ensures that the small town feel will be retained for the foreseeable future.
Why Pick a Top Hopedale MA Real Estate Agent?
If you’re thinking about selling a home or condominium why not interview a top Hopedale Mass Realtor? One of the great
things about real estate is that it hardly ever costs more to work with an agent that consistently produces results month in
and month out. My thirty years as a Real Estate agent working the Hopedale real estate market gives me a substantial benefit.
When you're selling your house you don’t want to hire just any agent! Hiring the wrong Hopedale Real Estate agent is one of
the biggest blunders people make when selling their property. When choosing which Hopedale Realtor to hire, you should
consider things like their past history of success, statistical data such as average days on market and list price to sale price
ratio. While these stats are important so is the agents marketing and communication skills.
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7. My thirty years as a Real Estate agent working the Hopedale real estate market provides me a complete understanding of the
town. My expectation as an agent is for you to be comfortable referring your family and friends because you were completely
happy with my services.
There are very few other Realtors who service Hopedale MA that are providing the level of Online marketing my clients
receive through the utilization of proper search engine optimization (SEO) and social media integration! When selling a house,
there is nothing more beneficial than outstanding Internet marketing. This happens to be one of my specialties that separates
me from other Hopedale Mass real estate agents.
My clients properties are found in all the best places that most buyer’s would be searching for homes for sale in Hopedale. My
website, Massachusetts Real Estate Exposure, is in fact on of the most visited real estate sites in Massachusetts averaging over
50,000 visits a month.
Average real estate agents put a for sale sign in your yard and list on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and call that marketing.
As far as Real Estate marketing, you will see that I do things that other Real Estate agents neglect including spending time on
social media exposing your home. Seeing your property featured in Facebook, Google Plus, Linkedin, Pinterest and Twitter to
name a few are the norm not the exception.
Additional things that help us stand out include exceptional photography from a high end camera, great descriptions of the
best features of your home, along with a video tour from the real estate shows that will be found in Youtube, Realtor.com,
Zillow, Trulia, and the multiple listing service.
A few of the accomplishments that I am proud of include:
Graduated with B.S. in Marketing and
Management Northeastern University Boston, MA. Active participant in the Cooperative Education Program.
Full time Realtor for past thirty years servicing all of Metrowest MA and beyond.
Member of National Association of Realtors & Greater Boston Real Estate Board.
Prior to joining RE/MAX in 1996 was one of the top agents in MA for the Prudential Real Estate.
Have been ranked one of the top 5 RE/MAX agents in Massachusetts each year, for fourteen out of the past
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8. fifteen years.
#1 agent at RE/MAX Executive Realty – a six office company with over 125 agents. RE/MAX Executive Realty is one
of the largest RE/MAX company’s in Massachusetts with offices in Hopkinton Mass, Holliston Mass, Medfield Mass,
Grafton Mass, Franklin Mass and Marlborough Mass.
Elected to RE/MAX Hall of Fame.
RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement award.
Have been ranked as high as #19 RE/MAX agent in the United States.
Featured in Who’s Who In Real Estate.
Top Hopedale MA Realtor.
in 2012 was the #1 RE/MAX Realtor in all of New England.
In 2013 was the #3 RE/MAX Realtor in all of New England.
In 2015 was the #5 RE/MAX Real Estate agent in New England.
In 2016 was the #1 RE/MAX Real Estate agent in New England.
I have been listing and selling homes throughout the Metrowest Massachusetts for the last thirty plus years. Call or send me
an email so we can discuss how I can best serve your Hopedale Real Estate needs!
Bill Gassett ~ Real Estate agents Hopedale MA
RE/MAX Executive Realty
22 South Street #203 Hopkinton, MA 01748 Phone: 508.435.5356
Fax: 508.435.5550
Connect with Bill’s Hopedale Real Estate profile on Google+
More Worthwhile Hopedale Massachusetts
References:
Town of Hopedale Website – see lots of terrific information covering all aspects of town. Assessment
information for Hopedale Mass.
Remember if you need one of the best Hopedale Mass Realtors, I would appreciate the opportunity to interview with you!
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