Realtors Guide to Ashland Real Estate
Are you interested in hiring one of the best Ashland Realtors? If so, I would welcome the chance to be interviewed.
Learn all there is to know about the Real Estate market by top Ashland MA Realtor Bill Gassett of RE/MAX Executive Realty. If you are a buyer and want to explore Ashland and specifically Ashland Real Estate, please get in touch, as I have been selling here for the last thirty-seven years!
Very few Ashland Mass real estate agents have a track record of being top producer year after year. If you want to sell your home in Ashland, I welcome the opportunity to show you how we do the job!
What to Know About Ashland
Ashland is a town in the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy metro area of Middlesex County, Massachusetts, and part of the Metrowest region, including Framingham, Holliston, and Hopkinton.
For most of the 20th century, Ashland’s population remained slow in growth until the 1950s. By the 1980s, Ashland grew from a rural town to a residential suburb.
Ashland’s ideal location, midway between Boston and Worcester, provides easy access to the interstate highway system and the Massachusetts Turnpike.
As of 2020, the population was 18,800 plus people. Since 2000, the town has experienced a population growth of over 10%.
Once the original starting point of the Boston Marathon, which still runs through Ashland, the town is also known as the site of Henry Warren’s invention of the electric clock, later manufactured here under the Telechron name.
Shopping Centers in Ashland include Ashland Square Shopping Center, Romeos Shopping Center, and Shaws Townline Plaza Shopping Center.
The town is predominantly residential and committed to a close working relationship with its business community. Although no longer considered a rural area, Ashland retains the look and feel of a typical residential Boston-area New England town.
There Are Some Well-Known Landmarks
The town is infamous for having a superfund site formed by a company called Nyanza. The contamination started in 1917 when the Nyanza company started dumping their dyes and pigments into the ground. Nyanza remained in business until 1978.
The poisoned land remained untouched for another seven years until the EPA gave it super fund status. The site has since been cleaned up, and not as many folks talk about Nyanza as they did years ago when it stained the town’s reputation.
Everybody Knows Stones Public House
Ashland is also famous for a landmark restaurant called Stones Public House, formerly John Stone’s Inn. The reason for fame is the believed presence of supernatural phenomena. The Ghost Hunters have visited and done a show at the restaurant.
It was built in 1834 by Captain John Stone. As the legend goes, Stone killed someone accidentally while playing cards because he suspected them of cheating. Stone and the three friends he had been playing with buried the man’s body in the inn’s basement. All of these men have been seen roaming the restaurant.
Another part of John Stone’s fabled ghost story includes the ten-year-old girl struck by a train while playing on the railroad tracks just outside the inn on June 11, 1862. Bystanders rushed her inside John Stone’s, where she would later die from her injuries. Employees and patrons have reported seeing the ghost of a young girl in a dress, with most reports detailing her looking out windows that overlook the rear of the building.
As a resident who enjoys great food and entertainment, I frequently visit Stones Public House. In all the years I have been going there, I have never had the opportunity of witnessing a ghost.
With much to offer businesses and residents alike, Ashland, MA, is a beautiful place to live, buy a home, raise a family, and enjoy a good ghost story!
What is Ashland, MA, Real Estate Like?
If you’re in the market to buy Real Estate in Ashland, MA, or thinking about relocating, you will find several residential options.
Whether you’re looking for a luxury executive property, traditional single-family home, townhome, or condo, I am an Ashland MA Realtor that can help you find exactly what you’re looking for!
The town has become a place that many young professional executives have decided to call home. It is slightly more affordable than some of the more affluent adjacent communities and attracts those with specific requirements in the size of the home and the amenities they will accept.
There Are Many Condo Communities
Ashland has the highest percentage of townhouse condominiums of all the area towns. Numerous condominium developments in the town attract buyers who want a carefree lifestyle. The Fafard Real Estate company has predominantly built these condos over the last two decades. Howie Farard is still building today in his latest project, known as the Village of America.
Besides the abundance of townhouse neighborhoods, you will also find many quality executive-style areas. Most of the younger communities built in the last ten to fifteen years will fall into the $600,000-$900,000 price point. Unlike other adjoining towns, Ashland has a few upper-end luxury developments, including Hopkinton and Southborough.
Realtors in Ashland, MA, will tell you the strength in housing is providing a decent size home for a more reasonable price than some of the other surrounding communities.
You can get a great home in Ashland while spending less money and easily commuting to major routes. The town’s proximity to Boston and Worcester has made it a coveted destination for commuters looking to get out of the city and into an excellent suburban location.
Ashland real estate agents understand this is a big draw for those relocating from other areas of both Massachusetts and out of state.
Housing & Population Statistics For Ashland
The average sale price for a single-family home in 2022 was $674,364. There were 162 homes sold, with the average time to get an accepted offer of 11.5 days.
The average sale price for condos sold in town was $512,426 in 2022. There were 109 condominium sales with an average time to acceptance of an offer of 10 days.
As you might imagine, like many other communities, Ashland’s real estate values have increased tremendously over the last several years.
The median age of Ashland real estate is 29 years. Renters comprise 17.10% of the population, and 1.78% of houses and apartments are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
As of 2020, Ashland has 1,338 people per square mile (population density). The median age is 40.1 compared to the U.S. median of 36.6.
59.0% of people are married, and 10.07% are divorced. The average household size is 2.51 people. 49.56% of people are married with children, and 51.20% have children and are single.
Geography and Climate
According to the United States Census Bureau, Ashland has a total area of 12.9 square miles.
Framingham borders Ashland on the northeast; Sherborn on the east; Holliston on the south; Hopkinton on the southwest, and Southborough on the northwest.
The climate in town is variable. Winters are typically cold, with frequent Nor’easter and occasional blizzards. Ashland gets around 45 inches of rain and 48 inches of snowfall yearly.
The average U.S. city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation in Ashland is around 123. On average, there are 198 sunny days per year, with July highs around 84 degrees and January lows around 16 degrees.
Economy
The unemployment rate is 2.9%. Over the next ten years, job growth is predicted to be around 33.86%. The sales tax rate is 5.00%, and the income tax is 5.30.
The income per capita in Ashland is $46,626, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $93,770. The median family income was $116,799.
Population by Occupation
- Management, Business, and Financial Operations 22.80%
- Professional and Related Occupations 27.80%
- Service 11.99%
- Sales and Office 25.71%
- Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0.12%
- Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance 6.99%
- Production, Transportation, and Material Moving 7.21%
Ashland, MA Schools
Ashland Public Schools’ mission statement: “Ashland Public Schools provide a challenging education for each student through a common body of knowledge and values in a nurturing and safe environment.
“As members of the school community, we respect and embrace the uniqueness and worth of one another, show passion for learning, conduct ourselves with integrity, and have global cultural awareness.”
The schools spend $15,561 per student. There are 17 pupils per teacher, 1,474 students per librarian, and 345 children per counselor. Public schools include:
- David Mindess School
- Henry E Warren Elementary School
- Ashland Middle School
- Ashland High School
Colleges/Universities With Over 2000 Students Nearby Ashland, MA
Framingham State College- Wellesley College
- Babson College
- Massachusetts Bay Community College
- Brandeis University
- Bentley University
- Boston College
Educational Statistics
- 2 yr College Graduates 7.42%
- 4 yr College Graduates 28.57%
- Graduate Degrees 23.20%
- High School Graduates 96.60%
Ashland Demographics Compared to Massachusetts State Average
- Median household income above the state average.
- The median house value is significantly above the state average.
- The foreign-born population percentage is above the state average.
- Renting percentage is below the state average.
- Percentage of the population with a bachelor’s degree or higher above the state average.
Area Parks & Lakes
- Ashland State Park
- Stone Park
- Hopkinton State Park
Hospitals/Medical Centers Nearby Ashland, MA
- Bethany Hospital
- Cushing Hospital
- MetroWest Medical Center
- Marlborough Hospital
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Milford Regional Medical Center
Transportation and Commute
Principal highways in Ashland include State Routes 126 and 135. The Massachusetts Turnpike, Interstate 90, is easily accessible in the neighboring town of Framingham.
The MBTA provides commuter rail service from Boston’s South Station with the Ashland station on its Framingham/Worcester Line. The station is accessible from either Pleasant St or an access road off Union St that runs behind Ashland Middle School.
The average one-way commute takes approximately 36 minutes. 83% of commuters drive alone, 6% carpool with others, and 5% take mass transit.
Ashland MA Restaurants
- Stones Public House – Formerly known as John Stones Inn. Traditional American fare in a comfortable atmosphere. Famous for being haunted!
- T.J.’s Spirits – is known for its cheap menu and heavy-handed drinks. Excellent outside deck in the warmer months.
- Burnham’s Supper House – Excellent American food at a reasonable price.
- Il Forno Restaurant – Authentic Italian cuisine. Bring your alcohol.
- Cherry Blossom – Chinese cuisine and cocktail lounge.
Hire a Top Ashland, Massachusetts Realtor
If you’re considering selling your home, condominium, or other Ashland, MA, Real Estate, allow me to help make the sale a comfortable and pleasant experience.
When people hire a Realtor today, there should be several vital considerations, including their past track record of success, statistical data such as list price to sale price ratios/average days on the market, and marketing and communication skills.
While putting a SOLD rider on your lawn is my #1 goal, I expect to make you feel like selling your home was not a stressful experience!
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss why I am a well-respected Realtor servicing the Ashland Real Estate market and how I put my client’s homes in the spotlight online.
The Internet is Key to Selling Ashland Homes
No other Realtors in Ashland, MA, provide the level of online exposure found here through social media integration or search engine-optimized results! If you plan on selling your home, marketing on the Internet is one of my specialties.
There are not many Ashland Realtors who do what it takes to make your home seem like it is “featured” everywhere. Over 90% of all buyers find their home from online searches. You want to align yourself with a Realtor that puts your home front and center!
Your home will be found in all the top places that most buyers would be searching for Ashland homes for sale, including this website which Google and other search engines highly index. The idea of exceptional real estate marketing does not end with placing a for sale sign in your yard and listing on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
I ensure no stones are left untouched when marketing my client’s homes. When it comes to Real Estate advertising, you will find that I do things that other Realtors do not, including spending time on social media and search engine optimization. Seeing your home featured on Facebook, Linkedin, Pinterest, and Twitter, to name a few, are the norm, not the exception.
Other things that help my client’s homes stand out include professional photography and vivid descriptions describing your property’s best features, along with a video tour that will be found on Youtube, Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, and MLS.
If you are in the market to buy, you will find several residential options in Ashland that should match your lifestyle and budget needs. Whether you want to purchase an affordable in-town village colonial or luxury home, let me be your guide to the Real Estate market as a top Ashland, MA, real estate agent.
Stats From One of The Best Ashland Realtors
A few of my real estate and life accomplishments that I am proud of include the following:
- Graduate B.S. in Marketing and Management Northeastern University Boston, MA. An active participant in the Cooperative Education Program.
- Full-time Realtor servicing Metrowest, MA, for the past 37 years, including Ashland, MA.
- Member of National Association of Realtors & Greater Boston Real Estate Board.
- Before joining RE/MAX in 1996 was one of the top real estate agents in MA for Prudential Real Estate.
- Have been ranked one of the top 5 RE/MAX agents in Massachusetts each year for thirteen years.
- Top Ashland real estate agent.
- #1 agent at RE/MAX Executive Realty – a six-office company with over 160 agents. RE/MAX Executive Realty is one of Massachusetts’s largest RE/MAX companies, with offices in Hopkinton, Holliston, Medfield, Grafton, Marlborough, and Franklin.
- 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.
- In 2012 was the #1 RE/MAX Realtor in New England.
- In 2013 was the #1 RE/MAX real estate agent in Massachusetts.
- In 2015 was the #5 RE/MAX Real Estate agent in New England.
- In 2016 was the #3 RE/MAX Real Estate agent in New England.
- In 2017 was the #6 RE/MAX Real Estate agent in New England.
I have been listing and selling homes in and around Ashland, Massachusetts, for the last 37+ years. Call or email me to discuss how I can best serve your Ashland, MA, Real Estate needs!
Contact Information
Bill Gassett ~ Realtor Ashland MA
RE/MAX Executive Realty
77 Main St, Hopkinton, MA 01748
Phone: 508-625-0191
Fax: 508-435-5550
Email: billgassett@remaxexec.com
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All of the above info is what makes Ashland great. If you need a real estate agent for Ashland, Mass, I would love the opportunity to interview with you.
