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The Town of Rutland is a residential hill town which is the geographic center of the Commonwealth, and also the highest town between the Berkshires and the Atlantic. The town common is 1,200 feet above sea level. Rutland's original lands of about 12 square miles were purchased from natives in Natick's Indian Praying Town in 1686. Frontier hostilities delayed settlement and the land wasn't finally cut up until 1714 when 62 lots of 30 acres each were finally distributed.
Settlers in Rutland came from older eastern towns, like Boston, Lexington, Concord and Sudbury. First settled in 1719, the town suffered repeated Indian attacks with the last death from Indian warfare recorded in 1724. There were about 1,000 people in town in 1765 when a disastrous epidemic of dysentery killed 60 children of the town.
The early economy included agriculture and grazing. The first gristmill was built on Mill Brook in 1719 and the town was the one of the earliest in the county to establish a subscription library, before 1796. Three small villages grew up around the water powered mills of the town by 1830 and there was small-scale production of chairs, carriages, and woodenware. A tannery was opened in the 1840's to supply local boot and shoe makers and palm leaf hats were produced in quantity. The town's fresh air and still rural environment drew increasing numbers of visitors and Rutland became a minor recreational and health resort in the 1880's.
In 1883 Muschapogue House hotel was built. This development was followed by the building in 1898 of the Massachusetts Hospital for Consumptive and Tubercular Patients, a state prison camp and hospital as well as the opening of a handful of small private TB sanitoria. The town began catering to summer visitors with market garden produce and Finnish immigrants came to town from Worcester to farm. The state facilities and seasonal visitors provided a ready market for town produce.
In 1923 a veterans' hospital was erected. When the Quabbin Reservoir was created, many of Rutland's industrial buildings were razed, but the jobs created by state facilities took up much of the loss. A three-mile long tunnel underneath Rutland was dug to carry water from Colbrook Springs in Oakham to West Boylston and Wachusetts Reservoir.
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School System Info
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Spending/Student:
$6,683
Average SAT scores:
1621
Student/Teacher Ratios:
16 to 1
Community
Population:7,846 Median Income in town: $87,012 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 0 / 1,000
Violent: N/A / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
79
/ 8
/ 2
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $290,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $280,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: 3%
Avg single family tax bill:
$3,079
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
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Miles to Boston:
62
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
77
Rail time to Boston:
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$450,000
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OPEN HOUSE, Sat. 5/26, 11-12PM. DEMOND POND, 1218 ft. water frontage on 17 hilltop acres with waterfront views. Conceptual plans show lots. Bring your ideas.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$225,994
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Walk to center of Town and nice curb appeal! Some very nice past updates and restorations including kitchen and baths featured in this 1900 Colonial but Some finish work still needed! Open spacious kitchen! Wood floors! A Streamline Rehab loan may be a good Fit! Nice private Lot. 3rd level walkup for more space!! Subject to executed contracts returned w/in 48 hours of accepted offer.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$245,000
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Condition of this Colonial is not bad for being a bank own property. Living room and dining room carpets will be replaced. Title 5 will be done as well. Bank owned and being sold as is. All contracts due back within 48hrs with no changes.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$165,000
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Back on market!! Approved short sale at 165,000! Move right into this newly remodeled home. All updates have been made and ready to enjoy! New windows, doors, electrical, wood stove, heating system and hot water tank. Kitchen features new cabinets, floors, counters, and fixtures. Fully remodeled full bath with new tile, tub and vanity. Additional 470sq.ft. in lower level, new 1/2 bath and dry bar. Walkout basement with spacious back yard complete with hot tub!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$149,900
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Absolutely wonderful over 55 community. Open floor plan, large living room with dining area, separated from the kitchen by a large center island. Freshly painted interior Hardwoods throughout, 1 and half baths. Master bath accessed from bedroom or hall with a shower or jacuzzi. Huge hallways, double railing leading to the 2nd floor. Quiet beautifully maintained complex inside and out. Near town center. Sliders lead to a deck and backyard.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$299,999
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Beautiful, sunny home ready for new family! Welcoming front porch leads to 2 story foyer. Formal D/R w/tray ceiling & gleaming h/w floors, huge cabinet packed kitchen that will bring out the JOY of cooking in everyone. Cozy, fireplaced L/R leading to a private deck overlooking lush, mature, landscaped grounds. The 2nd story features a huge M/B w/lots of windows, a FB and walk-in closet. 3 more BR's w/laundry area are sure to please the whole family. Entertain often in nicely fin. basement.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$169,900
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Charming 3 bedroom ranch with open floor plan, beautiful hardwood floors, dining area with built in hutch overlooking the sunken, fireplaced living room with views of the cows grazing! Other features include brand new furnace and replacement windows in all the bedrooms. Lower level has rec room with additional fireplace, laundry room and garage access. Title V in process and sewer stub in the street.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$179,900
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Nice Ranch in neighborhood setting, good room sizes
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$279,000
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Gorgeous setting on knoll offers privacy on Country road of other nice homes- Contemporary Split like new- Cathedral Ceilings, Palladium window in front, Open Concept for Family/ Entertaining -LR w/Fireplace(Gas), hardwoods, great kitchen includes SS Appliances, Maple Cabinets, ample counter space for Cooking- Dining area/kitchen French doors to deck.. Master Suite has full bath w/ double sinks, tub, walk-in Closet. Fabulous landscaping, stone walls , Lower level w/ full walkout
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$41,700
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Countryside Estates, 1 bedroom Garden Sytle unit.Living/dining room with sliders to patio. Fully applianced kitchen, Central Air. Low heat costs. Well maintained grounds with pool. Plenty of parking. Extra Storage units, Laundry on same level. Located on Rutland/Paxton line.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$269,900
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Lovely 3 bed 2.5 bath colonial in Watson Estates. Large eat in Kitch opens up to living rm w/fireplace. Lrge bedrms freshly painted w/ample closet space. Finished walkout lower level includes fmly rm/full bath open french doors to brick patio and enjoy the partially wooded back yard. 2 car garage leads to a tiled lrge mudroom w/ doors to deck,kitchen & front. Enjoy summer nights on the oversized deck! This is your chance to live in Rutland with easy access to schools & center of town!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$237,900
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What a delight! Charming features blend seamlessly w/recent updates & improvements. Hdwds, window seat, & built-ins, add young roof, exterior wood siding, windows & oil tank, it's all here! Young over-sized EIK loaded w/cabinets for storage, private Master Bedroom Suite w/jet tub & shower in MBth, charming LR w/wood stove insert, office nook & bonus room on 2nd level. All set on 1+ level ac all within a short walk to the Community Center for activities & elementary school. Welcome Home!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$235,000
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This home sits privately on over 4 acres and yet just minutes to 122A. The deck surrounds 2 sides of the house overlooking fruit trees and wooded backyard.The kitchen is eat in which is open to the familyroom and sliders to the deck.The master is on the first floor with a large walk in closet. The upstairs has a bedroom and an additional room for office, playroom or den.and a full bathroom. The basement has been dri-locked and insulated ready to finish for additional living space. Move right in
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$419,900
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Rare resale at Crestview Estates. Custom built 3600+/- sq ft home tucked back on tree framed acre lot. Offering spacious kitchen w/ center island , butler pantry, upgraded cabinetry, fully applianced. hdwd floors, 4 season room over looking private back yard w/ cath ceilings, & woodstove, fam rm w/ pellet stove woodworking details thru out, mastersuite w/ brazilian cherry floors, jac bathtub, finished 3rd fl w/ 4th bedrm & game room complete w/ pool table. Hydo air heating & a/c. WELCOME HOME
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$299,900
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One of 4 lots available at this location ... To Be built custom ranch on 5+ wooded acres. Open concept floor plan with 2 car attached garage , covered porch entry ,1st floor laundry, master bath, upgraded cabinetry, granite counter tops, hdwd floors, Generous allowances. Other lots and plans available custom construction also an option
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$479,000
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Money making 7 unit Mixed Use property.- 5 apartments & 2 businesses. - 2 First Fl.business spaces recently renovated - Restaraunt & Professional office - New Roof - Some new windows - Recently painted - Recent individual electric meters.- Property has curb appeal and is ready for a new investor ! Most units are rented w/ leases. One store front is vacant/ renovation just completed.- Restaraunt has 5 yr lease - Great corner lot at center of town location ! V. Good condition
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$549,900
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Gentleman's country estate! Custom built colonial (2,716 sq. ft.) on 5.49 private acres, beautifully landscaped w/ fruit trees. Four bdrms, 2.5 baths, large eat-in kitchen. Formal dining rm has crown molding & picture framing. Formal living rm, den/sunroom & family rm w/gas stove.Master bedrm suite w/large walk-in closet & spacious bathrm. Finished LL playrm. Two car attached garage plus 3 car detached garage. 20 x 40 inground pool & poolhouse w/kitchen & bath. Ideal property for horses.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$214,900
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First time this family home has been available for you! Center of town loc for this updated 4BR/2Fbth Colonial - updated EIK w/appl, updated Baths, refinished original hdwds, young roof, freshly painted interior & exterior. Front-Back LR w/ventless gas FP w/original pocket door to updated EIK leads to DR w/french doors. Gracious hallway features charming handrail & hardwoods w/4BR off & updated FBth. Charming farmer's porch ideal for relaxing. Detached grg w/loft area above. Welcome Home!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$454,900
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**Spectacular young 3700+ sq.ft. Colonial loaded with extras inside and out! Flexible floor plan offers plenty of space for both formal & informal entertaining plus bedrooms, game room, home office or gym. Built with careful attention to detail and quality. HWDs, crown mouldings, wainscotting,french doors, stereo speakers. Heated inground pool, 3 car garage with lift, sprinkler system. Comfortably located only 2.5 miles from Rutland center.Title V in hand and quick close possible. A Must See!**
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$259,000
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BEAUTIFUL Colonial in wonderful Rutland neigh. Spacious home has 10 rms, 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, kitchen w/granite island, sliders to large deck, family room w/fireplace and hardwood flooring. ADDITIONAL 4 rooms in basement is poss in-law apt and includes kitchen, bedroom, LR, bonus & full bath. This home has so much to offer!! 2nd fl addition, new roof, new windows, deck 2001, new hotwater tank 2012 and new furnace ignitor 2012. Apt w/seperate electric meter.
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