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The City of Brockton is a major urban community south of Boston with a rich industrial history. Brockton was the shoe manufacturing center of the region from the late 18th century through the 1950's. In the Civil War, it was claimed that half of the Union Army wore boots made in Brockton and at the height of the shoe industry in 1929, more than 30,000 people were employed by shoe manufacturers in a city which dominated the world footwear market until after World War II.
The city was the site of pioneering in electrical power in 1883 when the third electric power station in the country was opened under the supervision of Thomas Edison, and in 1884 when Edison returned to witness the opening of the City Theater, the first in the world to be lighted from a central power station. The city was also the site of the first fire station to be electrically operated.
The community prides itself on its diversity; of populations, of interests and of facilities. Brockton hosts the Fuller Museum of Art, felt by residents to be one of the finest small museums in the country, as well as the Brockton Historical Society Complex with museums devoted to shoes, fire fighting artifacts and Thomas Edison.
Residents take special pride in their sports heroes, who include world heavyweight boxing champion Rocky Marciano and middleweight champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler. William H. McGunnigle, less well-known but of great importance, was a Brockton resident credited with inventing the first baseball glove.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
159 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
127 |
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8th Grade Math: |
181 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
184 |
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8th Grade Science: |
185 |
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4th Grade Math: |
207 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
221 |
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Spending/Student:
N/A
Average SAT scores:
1326
Student/Teacher Ratios:
14.3 to 1
Community
Population:94,304 Median Income in town: 46,235 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (property/violent):
Property: 11 / 1,000
Violent: 17,394 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
251
/ 35
/ 64
Median home price this year: $119,800 Median home price last year: N/A
Median home price 5 yrs ago: N/A
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: N/A
Avg single family tax bill:
$2,435
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
Brockton (Old Colony Lines, Kingston/Plymouth & Middleborough/Lakeville)
Campello (Kingston/Plymouth & Middleborough/Lakeville, Old Colony Line)
Montello (Kingston/Plymouth & Middleborough/Lakeville, Old Colony line)
Subway info:
subway
Bus lines:
bus
Miles to Boston:
24
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
33
Rail time to Boston:
35
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$79,000
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Updated colonial with some minor water damage. Interesting kitchen with built-ins; first floor laundry, oversized livingroom, 1st floor master or office. 2nd floor has oversized half bath and 2 bedrooms. Buy with cash now at 79k or fixed up $120k
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$159,900
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Fantastic investment or owner occupied opportunity. Huge half acre plus lot. Oversized barn/garage. 2 units ready to move into. Some TLC is needed but all systems are operational. The 2nd floor has a new gas FHA heat and A/C units. Freshly painted apartments, lots of parking and close to everything!! This will not last!!!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$214,900
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Move Right In! Great Location! Quiet Cul-De-Sac walk 1 mile to Elem and Train. Pride of Ownership in this well maintained and updated ranch features all NEW carpet,furnace,windows,slider, front doors,driveway. Warm,Cozy and Bright living room with wood stove opens to lge dining room and great family room. Three bedrooms and newer bath. Galley kitchen with newer appliances and laundry area. New slider to private back yard with wonderful award winning gardens with veggies,berries and flowers.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$74,500
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Nice ranch in a great neighborhood located on Abington / Whitman side of Brockton. Cash or rehab loan due to condition. Burst plumbing. Property needs updates and repair work to be brought back to a great family home. Bank owned sold "as is". No changes to P&S / addendum to be signed within 48hrs of acceptance.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$152,500
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This ranch has move in ready qualities. Updated kitchen, bath, hardwood floors thru-out. Great deck for those soon to come sunny days. Large Lot on this side street. Needs minor cosmetics mostly in the partially finished basement. This home is subject to third party bank approval. Owner has water seepage in basement. Show and Sell!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$86,900
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Two-bedroom second floor unit in desirable Madrid Square. Wall-to-wall carpeting. Half-bath off master bedroom.Contact Team Member before submitting offers. Bank of America Prequalification required with all financed offers Please allow 2-3 Business days for sellers response Free Appraisal & Credit Report if Financed through Bank of America
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$209,900
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Abington Line! Picture Perfect! Straight,hip roof ranch, many renovations over the last year including roof, energy efficient windows, vinly siding, newer bath, all new flooring, new paint, huge, bright dinning room. Property shows new, nice open floor plan. Nice fully fenced in, corner lot with large shed and a gazebo. Not a shortsale or bank foreclousure! Need plenty of notice to show (24-48 hours). Will not last.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$130,000
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$159,900
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Phenominal top floor Condo with features including 12x22 Living Room w/electric FP & enclosed balcony overlooking Pool~Newer eat-in Kitchen w/convection oven~HUGE Master w/walk-in closet/mirrored dressing area~Dining Room~Full Bath~in unit Washer/Dryer~recent updates include paint, flooring, carpeting, appliances, electrical~Deeded parking~convenient to commuter rail/shopping.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$109,900
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Desirable WEST SIDE location! ****Currently, NO CONDO FEES!!!!***This spacious townhouse offers 6rms, 3bdrms, 1.5 bthrms , and 2 car off-street parking. Unit is only 6 years old and will include a refrigerator and a washer & dryer. Convenient for commuters because it is minutes from Route 24. WON'T LAST AT THIS PRICE. Subject to third party approval. SOLD "AS IS". Bank wants an offer!!!!!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$147,900
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All contracts are subject to Senior Management approval and any offers or counter offers by seller are not binding unless the entire agreement is ratified by all parties.Sold as is , buyer is responsible for all costs related to inspections or appraisals. Great potential in this newer home. Finished basement with 2 rooms and a bath.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$120,900
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Cute starter home on side street location offers 2-3 bedroom, formal dining room with built in hutch, some hardwood flooring, nice deck off rear, needs work but once done this one will shine with loads of character! Sold as is.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$214,900
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Not a short sale or bank owned! Great Multi-2nd floor is townhouse style with 1.5 baths. Many updates. Nice size yard and located on a quiet st. Needs some TLC. Seller is still in the process of updating, and is willing to make modifications for a ready buyer! Seller is MOTIVATED! MAKE AN OFFER!!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$229,888
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BUYERS THIS IS THE HOME THAT YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR! MINT COLONIAL WITH NEWER KITCHEN, LARGE SPACIOUS ENTRY FOYER,FORMAL DININGROOM, HEATED SUNPORCH, PICTURE PERFECT LIVINGROOM, AND HALF BATH, UPSTAIRS HAS 3 BEDROOM, AND 2ND BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS THRU OUT, WINDOWS, BURNER, ELECTRIC ALL HAVE BEEN UP/DATED, THIS HOME ALSO HAS A ONE CAR GARAGE.CONVENIENT WEST SIDE LOCATION,DON'T MISS OUT! EASY TO SHOW
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$194,900
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Completely remodeled home perfect for first time buyer or buyer's looking to downsize. Hardwood throughout, new kitchen, appliances and windows. Has a full basement with a full bath and walkout that could easily be finished for additional living space. Huge, level fenced in backyard.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$279,900
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Completely renovated inside, with gleaming hardwood throughout, updated kitchen and baths. Two bedrooms and an office upstairs. Large living room with bay window, huge kitchen with dining area. Laundry on the first floor. Fully fenced in yard with a cozy deck of the kitchen. Basement is partially finished, but could easily be completed. In-law potential if purchased with 2-BR home next door MLS-71048437. Perfect home for a growing family.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$182,888
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LOVELY BRICK FRONT - 3 BEDROOM RANCH WITH MANY UP-DATES, INCLUDING NEWER -WINDOWS AND SIDINGS - 4YRS. OLD-(PER-OWNER), C/B, 2 ZONE GAS HEAT- FIREPLACE LIVINGROOM- EAT-IN-KITCHEN- HARDWOOD FLOORS IN BEDROOMS, AND-LIVINGROOM,-LARGE-DECK-AND-FENCED-BACK YARD.EASY TO SHOW, PRE-APPROVED BUYERS PLEASE!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$67,465
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Bank owned sold as is. Sellers Addendum will be attached to purchase and Sale Agreement no changes allowed. Due to Multiple Offers. Highest and best Offers will be presented at 12:00 noon on Thursday 3/25/2010
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$199,900
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Mint Condition and NOT a short sale or bank owned. Just in time for the tax credit! This home is in a great neighborhood with a fenced yard overlooking conservation land. Windows (04) Bathroom new (04) Fireplace in living room, Hardwood Floors in all bedrooms and living room. Additional family room in basement not included in living area. Washer/Dryer and refrigerator stay. Nicely painted in soft contemporary colors. This home will not last. Truly a move-in condition home.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$199,900
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Large Single family colonial located on the east side,Subject to Seller and 3rd party Lender approval for Short sale
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