Realtors Guide to Upton Real Estate
Are you interested in hiring an Upton Realtor? If so, you’ve reached an excellent place to start your search.
If you want to learn about the Upton Real Estate market or the town itself, you have found a helpful resource to get started! I am a top Upton, MA, Realtor who loves selling property in the local market.
If you have any questions on Upton MA Real Estate or anything to do with the community, please get in touch with me, as I have been selling here for the last thirty-seven years!
No other Realtors in Upton have a track record of selling homes, combined with the community’s knowledge.
What to Know About Upton
Upton is a town in Worcester County that was originally settled in 1728. Upton is 39 miles west of Boston and 186 miles from New York City. Upton’s early history included many small shoe shops known as “ten–footers.” These businesses, over time, were merged into large assembly-line manufacturing companies.
By 1837, Upton produced 21.7% of the boots made in Worcester County. One of the Streets in the town known as Knowlton Way, which is part of the Samreen Villa condominiums, was named after William Knowlton, who founded what was to become the world’s largest women’s hat factory. The Knowlton Hat Factory was built in 1872 and added to the National Historic Registry in 1982.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 21.7 square miles, of which 21.5 square miles is land and .2 square miles is water. The zip code in Upton is 01568.
Where is Upton Located?
Adjacent towns to Upton include Hopkinton on the Northeast; Westborough on the North; Grafton on the West; Milford on the Southeast: Northbridge on the Southwest, and Mendon on the South.
What brings folks to Upton is a quaint New England town with larger lots than most other area towns. The zoning allowed in most of the town consists of lots with a minimum of 80,000 square feet of land or nearly two acres. Some are much larger than that. This zoning has allowed many who settle here the luxury of more private home sites.
This, combined with the fact that housing prices are more reasonable than some neighboring towns such as Westborough and Hopkinton, has allowed the town to grab some buyers who get sticker shock when looking in those communities.
Upton will not be your place if you are looking for a large town center with abundant shopping.
For major shopping, residents must travel to neighboring Milford, Grafton, or Westborough. While traveling through the center of town, you may miss it if you blink! Those that are looking for a thriving metropolis will not find it here. A peaceful suburban setting characterized by a less dense population base is what residents have come to like about Upton!
Real Estate agents serving Upton will tell you that residents love the “hometown” feeling, lower taxes, and less dense population.
Working as an Upton Realtor for the past thirty-seven years, I have come to appreciate the town’s rural appeal. If you have been looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, Upton offers a great place to make a home.
What’s Upton MA Real Estate Like
If you’re in the market to buy real estate in Upton, you will find several options. Whether you’re looking for single-family homes, townhomes, a luxury estate, or possibly a foreclosure, I am an Upton, MA, Realtor who can help you find whatever fits your needs!
What you will find here in town, as far as real estate goes, are several residential options.
There are affordable condominiums in the mid three hundred thousand price range up to luxury residences selling for over a million dollars. However, most Upton real estate falls between the four hundred to seven hundred thousand price point.
One of the really strong suites of real estate in Upton is that you can get a similar home to those found in neighboring towns such as Hopkinton and Westborough for a lot less money.
Like other nearby communities, the town saw quite a bit of growth from the early 1990s through the early 2000s. Over this time, the town attracted a few quality builders who provided Upton with excellent housing choices.
Upton has some terrific neighborhoods, including the popular “Warren Woods” subdivision off the town center. Many fine neighborhoods are located off of South Street, including “Goss Pond.” These neighborhoods offer quality constructed homes at reasonable prices. Realtors working in Upton recognize the differences in real estate values that certain neighborhoods command.
Upton also has newly built construction near the Hopkinton line, with home sales exceeding a million plus.
If you require a top Upton MA Real Estate agent, I would be interested in the chance to interview for the opportunity to work with you.
Upton Housing & Population Statistics
The average sale price of a home sold in Upton for 2022 was $673,815. There were 80 homes sold, with the average time to an offer just under 18 days.
The median age of Upton real estate is 48 years. Renters comprise 17% of the population, and 4% of houses and apartments are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
As of 202o, the population was approximately 8000, according to census statistics.
Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 33 percent. There are 312 people per square mile (population density), which is considered very low. The median age is 37 compared to the US median of 36.5. 65.7% of people in town are married, and 7.2% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.96 people. 76.5% of people are married with children. The town attracts a fair percentage of young professionals who are first-time buyers.
Realtors who service Upton real estate used to be able to brag about the incredibly low taxes. That has changed over the last several years, with the town having more comparable taxes to other local communities.
Climate
The town gets 45 inches of rain and 48 inches of snowfall annually. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 121. On average, there are 199 sunny days per year, with July highs around 84 degrees and January lows around 16 degrees.
Upton Economy & Household Income
The unemployment rate is 5.7%, with job growth at 0.39%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted at 34.78%.
The sales tax rate is 5.00%, and the income tax is 5.30%. The income per capita in the town is $43679, which includes all adults and children. The median household income was $88,595 in 2022. As of the year 200o, it was $52,250.
The median income for a family was $109,251.
Population by Occupation (Females)
- Health care (18%)
- Educational services (16%)
- Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
- Accommodation and food services (6%)
- Finance and insurance (5%)
- Public administration (4%)
- Administrative and support and waste management services (3%)
Population by Occupation (Males)
- Computer and electronic products (16%)
- Construction (12%)
- Professional, scientific, and technical services (10%)
- Educational services (7%)
- Repair and maintenance (6%)
- Finance and insurance (5%)
- Health care (4%)
Upton Public Schools
Upton Public Schools spends $14,113 per student. There are 13 pupils per teacher, 977 students per librarian, and 285 children per counselor.
Real Estate agents in Upton understand that schools provide quality education. The town has a regional school system shared with neighboring Mendon, MA.
Upton Public Schools include:
- Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School – 65 Pleasant Street
- Nipmuc Regional High School – 90 Pleasant Street
- Miscoe Hill School – 148 North Avenue
- Memorial Elementary School – 69 Main Street
The Upton school system is considered average compared to some neighboring towns. It compares favorably with some school systems and a step below others.
Colleges/Universities With Over 2000 Students Nearby
Framingham State College- Wellesley College
- Babson College
- Massachusetts Bay Community College
- College of the Holy Cross
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Quinsigamond Community College
Educational Statistics
- 4 yr College Grad – 44.9%
- Graduate Degrees – 11.9%
- High School Grads – 94%
Hospitals/Medical Centers Nearest to Upton, MA
- Milford Regional Medical Center
- Metrowest Medical Center
- Marlborough Hospital
- Newton-Wellesley Hospital
- Emerson Hospital
- Norwood Hospital
Nearby Parks/Lakes/Ponds
- Upton State Forest
- Hopkinton State Park – (Hopkinton)
- EMC Park – (Hopkinton)
- Reed Park – (Hopkinton)
- Sandy Island – (Town Beach) (Hopkinton)
- Pratt Pond
- Lake Maspenock – (Hopkinton)
- Lake Whitehall – (Hopkinton)
Town Utilities
Here are the utility companies that service the town.
- Spectrum – cable television
- Upton Water Department – 43 Maple Avenue
- National Grid – the electric company
- Verizon – phone and cable
Transportation and Commute Statistics
The average one-way commute takes 39 minutes. 82% of commuters drive their car alone, 9% carpool with others, 1% take mass transit and 6% work from home.
Upton is in fair proximity to two interstate highways and state highways. Interstates 90 and 495 form an interchange on the northern border of Hopkinton and neighboring Westborough.
Principal highways include Interstate 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) (east/west) (the longest interstate highway in the United States) and Interstate 495 (north/south).
Route 140 also passes through the town center and leads to Milford’s neighboring towns on the South and Grafton on the North.
No passenger or freight rail service exists, but Massachusetts’ public transportation network is easily accessible. If you prefer not to drive to Boston, the “T” is easily accessible. MBTA stops are located a few towns away in Southborough and Ashland, which would be about a 20-minute drive from most parts of town.
The Closest Amtrack stations include Amtrak Station – Framingham – 7 miles; Amtrak Station – Worcester – 15 miles; and Amtrak Station – Route 128 – 19 miles. Boston’s Logan International Airport is easily accessible by bus from Framingham, about 25 minutes away.
Restaurants in Upton
There are limited dining options in town. Most people will travel to one of the neighboring towns, including Westborough, Milford, Hopkinton, or Grafton.
Red Rock Grill & Bar – 66 West Main Street (Route 140). The Red Rock Grill and Bar is one of the few restaurants in town. You will find a pub-style menu and a relaxed atmosphere.
The Rose Garden – 16 Milford Street. The Rose Garden is located just outside the center of town. It is one of the oldest eating establishments in town. You will find a menu that will mostly be pub-style food.
Realtors Upton Massachusetts
Are you looking for a top Upton Realtor? If you’re considering selling your home, investment property, or other Upton, Massachusetts, Real Estate, allow me to help make the transaction a pleasant and memorable experience.
When people hire a Realtor today, there should be many important considerations, including their past track record of success, statistical data such as average days on the market/list price to sale price rations, and the Realtor’s communication and marketing skills.
While finding a SOLD rider in the sign in your yard is my #1 goal, I also expect to make you feel like selling your home was not a pain in the butt!
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss why I am a well-respected Realtor servicing Upton Real Estate owners and how I put my client’s homes in the spotlight on the internet.
No other Realtors in Upton, MA, provide the level of online exposure found on this website and others I own through social media integration and search-engine-optimized results!
The Internet is Critical to Sell an Upton Home
If you plan on selling your home, internet marketing is one of my specialties. Very few Upton Realtors do what it takes to make your home seem “featured” everywhere.
Your property will be found in all the top real estate sites that most buyers would search for Upton homes for sale, including this website, which Google and other search engines highly index. The idea of great real estate marketing does not stop with putting a for sale sign in your yard and listing it on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
We leave no stone unturned when marketing our client’s homes. When it comes to Real Estate advertising, you will find that I do things other Upton Realtors do not, including spending time on search engine optimization and social media.
Seeing your home featured on Facebook, Pinterest, Linkedin, and Twitter, to name a few, is the norm, not the exception. When you Google your home address, I expect my blog article about your property to show up in one of the first results. Yes, we create a blog that becomes a mini-website for your property. The blog will be a fantastic place to highlight your home’s best features and amenities.
Additional things that help us stand out include professional photography, well-thought-out descriptions describing your property’s best features, and 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 various residential options to fit your lifestyle and budget. Whether you want to purchase an affordable in-town village colonial or an executive residence, let me be your guide to the Real Estate market as an educated Upton buyer’s agent.
Statistics From a One of The Best Upton Realtors
A few of my accomplishments that I am proud of include the following:
- Graduated with B.S. in Marketing and Management Northeastern University Boston, MA. An active participant in the Cooperative Education Program.
- Full-time Realtor for the past 37 years servicing Metrowest MA, based in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
- Member of National Association of Realtors & Greater Boston Real Estate Board.
- Before joining RE/MAX in 1996, I was one of the top agents in MA for Prudential Real Estate.
- I have been ranked one of the top 5 RE/MAX agents in Massachusetts each year for thirteen years.
- #1 agent at RE/MAX Executive Realty – a seven-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.
- Top Upton MA Realtor.
- In 2012 was the #1 RE/MAX Realtor in New England.
- In 2013 was the #3 RE/MAX Realtor in New England and #1 RE/MAX Realtor 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.
- In 2018 was the #1 RE/MAX Real Estate agent in Massachusetts.
I have been listing and selling homes in and around Metrowest, Massachusetts, for the last 37+ years. Call or email me to discuss how I can best serve your Upton, MA, Real Estate needs!
Bill Gassett ~ Realtor Upton MA
RE/MAX Executive Realty
22 South Street, #203 Hopkinton, MA 01748
Phone: 508.625.0191
Fax: 508.435.5550
Email: billgassett@remaxexec.com
Map of Upton, Massachusetts
The above reasons are why buyers will continue moving into the town! When you need an Upton Real Estate agent, I would love the opportunity to help!
Other Upton Real Estate and Town Resources
- The official town of Upton MA website – see all information on town departments via Upton.MA.US.
- Learn all there is to know about Upton, Massachusetts, via Wikipedia.com.
- Check the Walk Score of any neighborhood in Upton when purchasing a home for sale.
