East Sharon, Sharon
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Sharon is a growing town of 16,000 people midway between Boston and Providence. An active network of civic organizations, shared appreciation of the diversity of its population and a cherished history make Sharon a vibrant community. The community spirit of Sharon residents is exemplified by a recent vote at Town Meeting. In May, 1993, townspeople of all ages voted overwhelmingly to support a school addition despite its burden on taxpayers. An elderly couple proudly told a representative of a local newspaper: "Tell them we voted for the override".
The cohesiveness of this community is balanced by the town's openness to newcomers. Recently, a local Rabbi was one of the driving forces behind Sharon's welcome of the Islamic Center of New England which broke ground here for its new religious and social new headquarters. Moreover, Sharon has a strong commitment to METCO and a Sharon resident who is the local METCO coordinator is a strong candidate for Norfolk County teacher of the year.
Years ago at the local railroad station, there was a sign, which has long since disappeared, which proudly proclaimed: "Sharon, a nice place to live because it's naturally beautiful". Though the sign is gone, Sharon remains a place of natural beauty. It is the site of Massachusetts Audubon Society's first wildlife sanctuary, 350 acre Lake Massapoag, and Borderland State Park. Despite recent development, the town has maintained through creative planning and zoning much of the green space and sparkle that made it a popular summer resort before World War II. However Sharon's deepest beauty and strength, residents feel, comes from the community spirit of its diverse population.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
25 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
23 |
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8th Grade Math: |
29 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
2 |
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8th Grade Science: |
26 |
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4th Grade Math: |
27 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
21 |
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Spending/Student:
$8,081
Average SAT scores:
1671
Student/Teacher Ratios:
13.6 to 1
Community
Population:17,033 Median Income in town: $95,845 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 4.3 / 1,000
Violent: 0.9 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
5
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/ 0
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $377,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $437,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -16%
Avg single family tax bill:
$7,025
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
Sharon (Providence/Stoughton Line)
Subway info:
subway
Bus lines:
bus
Miles to Boston:
25
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
33
Rail time to Boston:
36
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$650,000
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GORGEOUS 9 room 3262 square foot, built in 1996 on CUL DE SAC in desireable HAMPTON ESTATES. HUGE open Kitchen/cathedral ceiling FR. Front to back LR/DR. HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT, TWO STORY Foyer with palladium window. MBR closet 9 ft x 9ft, Burnham 2007 2-zone boiler, TWO-TIER HUGE deck overlooks MAGNIFICENT wooded back yard and 2 acre lot.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$375,000
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Spacious and sparlking raised ranch sitting pretty on acre lot. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings in living room. Dining room leads to updated kitchen and three season porch overlooking beautiful gardens. Finished lower level with slider to patio and private yard. Lots of space for fun and games! Lots of updates. A pleasure to show.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$439,900
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Sun splashed, Younger systems (Furnace, hot water tank, roof, etc) Oversized chef's Kitchen and living area, Bonus room you could use as a guest bedroom or office with a separate entrance. Great room for a gym or hobby room! 2 CAR GARAGE! So many pluses, not enough space to list them all! This home has tremendous value beyond what is listed. Come see this gem on 4/1/2012 First Showing at open house. Value Range Pricing. Seller is open to considering offers between $439,900-$459,900
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$435,000
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HOME SWEET HOME! Pottery Barn 3bdrm cape on corner lot! HW 1st fl, white kit w/granite countertops, SS appl, spacious dining area, trek deck for outdoor gatherings leads to fenced in level yard w/play area, new french door in kit, new bay window, heated breezeway, BUDERUS GAS HEATING SYSTEM, freshly painted,1st fl office, finished plyrm in bsmt, 2 full baths. Title V in hand. VERY WELL MAINTAINED HOME! Stop by and take a look...you won't be disappointed!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$860,000
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Spanish Villa: Modest from the street but expansive once you enter the marble foyer. Made for entertaining or just your own personal enjoyment. Open layout with vaulted ceilings thru/out, wet bar with icemaker & wine cooler in dining room & recently renovated kitchen w/ 2 friges, dble oven, 2 dishwshrs. This is a home you could only dream of at this price! When the summer time comes, entertain or lounge around the pool & enjoy the waterfall after you play a game of basketball on your own court!
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