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Hopedale is on the southeastern edge of Worcester County and occupies the valley of the upper Mill River. Benjamin Albee set up a grist mill on the Mill River to grind settlers' corn in 1669 in the first recorded settlement. Until the mid-19th century, the town followed the pattern of many communities with a combination of agriculture and small industry. But in 1842, Adin Ballou and his followers, idealists who wanted to combine biblical individualism with social responsibility and religious liberalism, purchased 600 acres in what is now downtown Hopedale to establish Fraternal Community Number One.
Thirty houses, chapel and workshops were built on an architectural plan for the 170 people who joined in the social experiment, which combined farming with manufacturing, and took strong social stands on temperance, women's rights and abolition. Unfortunately, disagreements over how to administer the community ended in bankruptcy by 1856 and George and Ebenezer Draper, followers of Ballou, took over the property. The brothers made doors, window sashes and blinds and ran a printing office, but they discovered early on that their most profitable business was making textile machinery. By 1880 there were 400 patents held in Hopedale for textile machinery, 800 Draper employees and $1 million in sales. By 1892, with the advent of the Northrop Loom, Draper became the largest producer of textile machinery in the country. There were 78,000 Northrop looms sold in 1903 because they used less power and could be operated by untrained hands (which resulted in the textile industry abandoning New England and moving south). By World War I, the majority of the 400,000 looms in the United States had been made by Draper and the company was selling to China, Russia and Mexico. The Drapers believed that good houses make good workers and created a model self-contained company town with one of the best collections of architecturally significant double houses in the country, built on hills and in valleys in garden settings which preserved the views. The company charged low rents, and provided high quality housing, impeccable maintenance and recreation opportunities. Workers left their handsomely designed duplex houses to walk to work at Hopedale Machine, or Northrop Loom, or Hopedale Elastic and left work to play in company parks or stroll along company streets. In addition, the Drapers donated the high school, playground and bandstand to the town and built roads, sidewalks, sewage systems and water and gas lines to service their 250 buildings of worker Department of Housing and Community Development Mitt Romney, Governor, Jane Wallis Gumble, Director housing. Only one strike, in 1913, was ever recorded in Hopedale through the most turbulent eras of American labor unrest. The Drapers' secular, paternalistic industrial complex was highly successful, resulting in an integrated, planned community with innovative 19th and early 20th century employee housing, a central institutional complex and proprietors' estates, all of which remain essentially intact.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
18 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
39 |
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8th Grade Math: |
63 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
70 |
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8th Grade Science: |
61 |
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4th Grade Math: |
57 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
92 |
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Spending/Student:
$7,339
Average SAT scores:
1581
Student/Teacher Ratios:
13.8 to 1
Community
Population:6,165 Median Income in town: $82,071 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 8.1 / 1,000
Violent: 1.4 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
26
/ 6
/ 0
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $280,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $380,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -36%
Avg single family tax bill:
$3,895
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
N/A
Subway info:
N/A
Bus lines:
N/A
Miles to Boston:
42
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
54
Rail time to Boston:
N/A
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$369,900
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You MUST see this custom designed contemporary, reverse-Saltbox. Energy efficient home features solar technology and custom details you won?t find elsewhere. It sits on a 3/4 acre lot on a quiet side street close to the picturesque Hopedale Parklands. This home is made for entertaining. A floor to ceiling cobblestone FP seperate the kitchen (Rumford Fireplace) and living room (Woodstove). Master suite complete with large sitting room or office and master bath. TOO many features to list here.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$275,000
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This is a MUST SEE HARVARD. Too many updates to list (See document). Possible 3rd bedroom in basement and office with built-in cabinets. Two cedar closets (1 walk-in) and Custom built California Closets in 2nd floor bedrooms and entry closet (1 is walk-in). New, enlarged 10X12 Trex deck, 2-car garage, new heating/cooling units and new water heater. All hardwood floors on 1st and 2nd floor and built-in cabinets in Living Room. Eat-in kitchen and bathrooms with Corian counter top and tile floors.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,499,900
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Outstanding meticulous detail went into the renovation of this Shingle Style Manor. It's beauty, flow, & elegance set on Hopedale's "millionaires row" will impress all of your future visitors. Several years and millions of dollars allowed the creation of a home you thought you could only dream about but now can own. The combination of custom restoration and reproduction work must be seen. Home is BANK OWNED. Former owner completed approx 10,000 sf w/new roof, windows, kitchen, baths etc.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$249,900
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Charming Colonial with exquisite woodwork, 2 leaded glass windows. Year old Weil-McLain 2 zone boiler, blown in insulation, Harvey thermopane windows are 2 years old, french doors, built-in china cupboard in dining room. Lovely sitting area in upper hall and more! Bonus: New Roof!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$199,880
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Lots of potential here in this spacious Cape style home. Hardwood floors, first floor bedroom or office (lots of bookshelves), two full baths, spacious kitchen with stove, microwave, and dishwasher. Formal dining room, Large master with built ins and two large closets. Full walk-out basment - great for workshop! Corner lot with room to play. Needs some tlc but awaiting your finishing touches!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$475,000
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Pristine colonial with attached family room on one of the best lots in Harmony Estates! Granite kitchen and baths. Luxurious MBR with sitting area. Elegant turned staircase in open foyer. Fabulous media room in finished basement with exercise & play area plus 3rd full bath. Lovely appointments throughout. Great floor plan. Well priced, pre-inspected, staged & home warranty means peace of mind for any buyer that they are getting a great home in a great location close to highway & conveniences.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$439,000
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Breathtaking vista from your HUGE wraparound rocking chair farmers porch in desirable Harmony Estates neighborhood. LOADED with upgrades, Enter 2 story foyer, this home features a cherry cabinet packed kitchen with stainless appliances & lg island. Cath ceil eating area overlooks deck. Formal dining rm has bump out bay wind & hrdwd. Family rm features fireplc and built-in area for TV. Big master suite with lavish mstr bth, walkin closet, sitting area, 3 additnl family bedrms & bath.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$334,900
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Wide pine flrs,beamed ceilings,exterior & interior just painted. New furnace & C/A in 2010,new roof on back of home & screen porch in 2011, roof replaced on front approx 10yrs ago, new septic system in 2005. Kitchen filled w/cabinets, lrg dining area. Living rm is so cozy w/large country fireplace & the room opens to the screen porch. Open floor plan. Mstr bdrm has a small,romantic,country fireplace. Friendly neighbors,quiet-minutes to everything. Back yard has stone firepit & horseshoe area.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$349,900
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Fantastic Pinecrest home with newer kitchen, new windows, beautiful hardwoods, large greatroom in walk out basement. Screened porch overlooks yard, woods and above ground pool on a beautifully landscaped 1/2 acre lot.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$25,000
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Raw Land - No engineering done - Sold "As Is" - Cul-de-sac location - abuts conservation "Parklands" - great neighborhood ! Buyer/agent to verify all data.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$196,000
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One floor living; great for a retiree or a young family; nice neighborhood close to everything. Large, flat, level lot with a detached garage. The interior has been freshly painted and some rooms totally remodeled. New carpeting. All appliances to stay. Pull down attic Easy to show
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$275,000
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This well maintained Raised Ranch offers so much. The kitchen has oak cabinetry w/granite countertops & recessed lights. Most rooms have hardwood flooring. The main bathroom is large with a double sink & granite countertop. There's a large sun room w/ tile flooring. The lower level has an office & large family room with a built-in Murphy bed which could be 4th bedroom. There's central air, replacement windows and a possible in-law suite. A park-like setting w/ brick walkway and 2 fish ponds.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$149,900
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Lovely Antique Colonial w/ fabulous waterviews on Hopedale Pond. This 3 bedroom home is move-in ready loaded with character & charm. Many updates include newer windows, roof, vinyl siding, updated kitchen & bath, electric, living rm carpet & new gas heater in 2010. There are no condo fees. This home includes the refrigerator, washer and dryer. Such a peaceful setting overlooking the pond and walking distance to the park. Great home for a first time homebuyer or for a down-size. Adorable
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$149,900
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Lovely Antique Colonial w/ fabulous waterviews on Hopedale Pond. This 3 bedroom home is move-in ready loaded with character & charm. Many updates include newer windows, roof, vinyl siding, updated kitchen & bath, electric, living rm carpet & new gas heater in 2010. There are no condo fees. This home includes the refrigerator, washer and dryer. Such a peaceful setting overlooking the pond and walking distance to the park. Great home for a first time homebuyer or for a down-size. Adorable
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$459,900
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Fabulous opportunity to own this meticulously maintained young colonial in highly desirable Harmony neighborhood. Situated on a CUL-DE-SAC w/ private wooded backyard & professionally landscaped lot. Beautiful eat-in cabinet packed kitchen, 1st floor laundry, formal DR, fireplaced FR with french doors opening to formal LR, hardwoods, five bedrooms including a large master suite and a full finished walk out basement; game/exercise/office space, are just a few of the amenities in this home!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$389,900
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Lovingly maintained home. This hip roof colonial has so many upgrades. New furnace, rec.windows,young kit. applia. and granite ctr tops,upgraded flr. elect ser.outside, some upgraded sinks, counters faucets and lighting . New Pella slider to the enclosed sun porch. The sunprch has a pine ceiling w/ceilng fan and indr/outdr carpet rec drivewy. Curb appeal to the transformed backyard landscaping you will want to be your new home.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$254,900
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Nicely renovated and ready to close! Need Space.Great for Extended family. bsmt great for man town or in-law suite, Awesome 2-story barn with loft. Eat-In kitchen with new counters and stainless appliances, separate laundry rm, newer baths with tile floors, all replacement windows, freshly painted interior, woodstove, full finished basement with full bath & bdrm, spacious bedrooms, cedar closet, Huge screened porch, great patio areas.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$359,900
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Wonderful Center Hall Hip Roof Colonial in sought after area! Very close to town park, community activities & schools. Enjoy concert music from the town bandstand while relaxing on your back deck. Roof approx. 5 yrs, House painted 2010, Driveway paved 2011. Natural woodwork with solid 6 panel doors, twin kitchen pantrys, whole house fan, public water & sewer. Discover the close-knit town of Hopedale steeped in important history from its architecture to world renowned textile loom manufacturing
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$579,900
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A chance to own one of Hopedale's historic estates, this Folk Victorian completely remodeled preserving all cherished details of its era. Modern open floorplan kitchen/dining room with granite, stainless steel, pellet stove and original wood floors. Bridal staircase and fire lit parlor, library, pottery barn perfect bedrooms, master suite with 25 jet shower, walk in closet. Outdoor kitchen entertainment with firepit, built-in grill, granite, patios, waterfall, magazine worthy outdoor living!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$169,900
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Windsor Style End Unit with 1st floor den or bedroom, 1 car detached garage. Fireplaced Living Room, owner water heater, dry basement could easily be finished. Neutral decor, 2nd floor laundry and great location with plenty of parking. Easy access to I495 and other major routes and 10 minutes to MBTA! Enjoy nearby Hopedale Country Club!
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