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Heath

Heath is a Massachusetts hill town midway between the Connecticut River and the New York state line, along the Vermont Border.  From any direction it is a climb to reach Heath's town center, which consists of the Heath Union Church, the Community Center, some town offices in the old Grange building, the library and the post office.  Also on the windswept common are the old general store, which now serves as a home, the 1834 Town Hall and the 1844 one-room schoolhouse, both traditional white clapboard New England style buildings, and a large colonial house and barn.  


A mile to the north and higher on the hill are the Heath Fairgrounds.  In mid-August each year, one of the last old time country fairs occurs here.  Farmer owners with teams of oxen or draft horses strive mightily to pull the greatest weight.  In the Exhibit Hall local cooks, gardeners and artisans compete for prizes.   Vistas open from many spots in Heath; west to Greylock, north to the Green Mountains of Vermont, northeast to Monadnock, south to the Mount Holyoke Range.  In what was once a farm community, few family farms remain. 


The beauty of Heath's setting has attracted summer residents looking for country living in an attractive location.  Among them have been several new "Heathens" who were prominent clergy, most famous being Reinhold Niebuhr, who first coined his serenity prayer in the Heath Union Church.  Many who summer here are so taken with its charm that they retire to Heath; others are local craftsmen and those who want to make their homes in Heath despite the rigorous commute.

School System Info

MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:

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Spending/Student:

$8,914

Average SAT scores:

1613

Student/Teacher Ratios:

11.7 to 1

 

 

Community

Population:797 Median Income in town: $65,286 Population Density:
(people per square mile)

32

 

 

Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):

Property: 0 / 1,000
Violent: N/A / 1,000

 

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 9 / 0 / 0

Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year:

$149,900

Median home price 5 yrs ago:

$135,000

% change since last year:

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% change since 5 years ago:

10%

Avg single family tax bill:

$3,151

 

Transportation

Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)

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Subway info:

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Bus lines:

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Miles to Boston:

145

Drive time to Boston (minutes):

155

Rail time to Boston:

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RECENT LISTING

TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$254,000

Country farm set on 25 acres of pasture and woodland. Priced well below assessed value! The large Cape stye home was renovated from the foundation up with all modern systems in 2005. The three car detatched garage has second floor storage. Other outbuildings include a barn, large shed and sugar shack. If you are looking for a gentlemans farm with peace and solitude, this is a must see just minutes from the Vermont border.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$189,000

Take a look at this perfect year round vacation home & have the best location on the water. Wonderful chalet style home that has frontage right on Papoose Lake! Be part of Mohawk Beach Estates & have access to fishing, swimming, rec hall, and lots of summertime fun! This home has a large kitchen with breakfast bar, living room with attractive stone fireplace, and sliding glass doors to a deck! The lower level has a family room, 2nd bedroom, 1/2 bath and there is a brand new heating system.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$82,900

Enjoy this affordable getaway and be part of the Mohawk Estates with access to pond, beach area, rec hall, pavilion, and more!! This mobile home is in very good condition with new carpet, master bedroom with private bath, oil heat and a generator!! It has a pretty yard and you can listen to the sounds of the babbling brook that borders the property. Come join the summertime fun!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$169,900

Enjoy the many features of this charming, recently painted, country home including exposed beams, two story stone fireplace, spacious enclosed sun porch, stone stairs which lead to a second floor loft library. The large private yard is fenced and bordered by a brook. You can relax in the new gazebo and also have your own greenhouse. You also have access to Mohawk Beach Estates with a swimming pond, fishing, hiking, and a rec hall.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$150,000

Move in and live comfortably while you complete the renovations in this Antique Cape on 12 acres. It has a newer foundation, hot water baseboard heating system, wood floors, and updated full bath. The eat-in kitchen has a cathedral ceiling and brick floors. The second floor is unfinished with plenty of room for additional bedrooms. The existing septic is designed to accommodate a 4 bedroom home. Needs roof, siding, windows and more. Open land, stream, pleasant views!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$89,000

Affordable getaway located within walking distance to a swimming pond, recreation hall, picnic tables, and more! This area is known as Mohawk Estates and features lots of summertime fun and nearby winter activities. The cape style home is year round and has a good size eat-in kitchen, living room with woodstove, 3 bedrooms and a front porch! Low maintenance and easy to heat. If you are looking for a cozy year round home or a getaway place, come take a look at this one.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$375,000

Historic 1807 Cape on 136 protected acres. The development rights have been retired via APR, so you can afford 136 acres of classic New England farmland on both sides of the road to protect your privacy. Be self sufficent here - there is open & wooded land, old stone walls, a beautiful Elsa Bakalar designed garden within the old barn foundation, and a solid antique home with many recent updates (electric, furnace, roof), ready for you to personalize it to your liking. Excellent garage/shop.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$69,500

Simplicity in the hill town of Heath. This A-Frame camp style getaway is perfect when you want to get away from the fast paced world. Sitting on 40 acres of land with a brook running through the middle of the land. Owner is selling this getaway as a structure on 40 acres of land. There is electricity and a well, well is in unknown condition. May be a nice parcel to build a home or just use as a retreat.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$69,500

Simplicity in the hill town of Heath. This A-Frame camp style getaway is perfect when you want to get away from the fast paced world. Sitting on 40 acres of land with a brook running through the middle of the land. Owner is selling this getaway as a structure on 40 acres of land. There is electricity and a well which is in unknown condition. May be a nice parcel to build a home or just use as a retreat.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$179,000

Perfect getaway or year round residence in pristine condition & offers low maintenance living. Large kitchen w/plenty of cabinets; an open dining & living area with woodstove and built-ins; beautiful hardwood floors; master bedroom suite with walk-in closet & private full bath; first floor bedroom or den with sliding glass doors to deck and an additional 3rd Bedroom & Full Bath. This home is located in Mohawk Beach Estates with access to Papoose Lake with swimming and lots of summertime fun!  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$115,000

Land ahoy! 1 mile to Vermont, elevation 1500 feet. High lines cross the property but there are 2 streams and a great variety of hardwoods, spruce and pine. Build a driveway to a nice site for a house. Close to Pelham Lake and Harriman Reservoir. Just a great recreational piece of property to enjoy and certainly priced right. Bring you walking shoes and checkbook!  






 

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