Hopkinton, MA

Hearthstone is a fantastic Hopkinton Massachusetts neighborhood located off of Ash Street near the center of town.

There are 27 homes located in this convient Hopkinton neighborhood. Hearthstone Road and Carriage Hill Road are the Streets that compromise this subsdivision.

Hearthstone was approved in the mid 1990's under the Hopkinton Open Space by-law (OSLPD). Under the open space by-law the lot size is reduced but in return the developer give back land that will remain undisturbed creating a green belt.

There are probably many folks that don't remember this but Carriage Hill Road was a dead end for quite a while before the Hearthstone subdivision was built. The street had only 3 homes and was a dead end. The 1st home on the street was built in the early 1990's.

                                                                                                                                                        

Once the road was extended the subdivision took off and many homes were built in a short time frame. Most of the homes in Hearthstone were built around the year 2000.

The minimum lot size in Hearthstone is .5 acres although there are quite a few lots that approach an acre in size.

There were a few different builders that built homes in this neighborhood but the bulk of them were done by Craig Meyer of Meyer Homes Inc. Craig has an outstanding reputation for building a real quality home.

In addition to Hearthstone, Meyer Homes also constructed the homes on Fawn Ridge Road at Brick Hill Estates, a million dollar plus luxury neighborhood on the Hopkinton/Ashland line.

 

The Meyer Built homes have generally captured the most money upon re-sale.

As of October 2008 the value of the homes in the neighborhood would range between around $600,000 up to in the 800's for a few of the homes.

Most of the properties would have a value between $600 - $750K.

The homes range in size from around 2900 square feet up to over 4000+ square feet. The majority of the homes are around the 3300 - 3700 square foot mark.

The terrain of the neighborhood is up and down like a few other Hopkinton subdivisions. Some of the lots have steep driveways as seen in the picture to the left.

 

 

One of the real attractive features for Hearthstone is it's close proximity to the town center. It is literally only a 1/2 mile from the Hopkinton town common.

One of the other strong suites is the fact that town sewer is available. Most of the Hopkinton's homes are serviced by septic systems other than areas around the center of town and the Lake Maspenock area.

Many buyers who relocate to the area have never had to deal with a Title V septic system. The piece of mind knowing that you don't have septic system that could fail even if it is a few decades away, can give a buyer a sense of security.

The starting line for the world famous Boston Marathon is only a short walk up the street. For many years Hopkinton has been a destination town because of the exceptional strength of Hopkinton High School and the towns excellent commuter location.

For those that like to head to Boston via the train, The MBTA is located in the adjoining towns of Southboro and Ashland. The Mass Pike is the 1st exit north on Rte 495. 

If you like living near the center of town and it's in your budget, Hearthstone would be worth a look.

Use the interactive Google map to see the exact location for Hearthstone and Carriage Hill Road.

 

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Thinking of selling your home in Hearthstone or other Metrowest/Hopkinton neighborhood? Call or email me...I would welcome the opportunity to show you how my online marketing can get your home SOLD!

One of the things I do with all the properties I market is create an online presence. Over 85% of all buyers find their home online. These posts and my blog are highly indexed by Google...in fact this may be how you arrived here? You can see a sampling of my Metrowest home marketing here.

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The above Real Estate information regarding Hearthstone Hopkinton Massachusetts was provided by Bill Gassett, the team leader for the #4 RE/MAX Team in Massachusetts in 2007.

Bill can be reached via email at billgassett@remaxexec.com or by phone at 508-435-5356. Bill has helped people move in and out of many Metrowest towns for the last 22 Years. Bill's office is conveniently located in the center of Hopkinton MA at 77 Main Street.

I have a passion for Real Estate and love to share my marketing expertise! I would welcome the opportunity to earn your business.

Selling your home in Metrowest Massachusetts see Hopkinton Real Estate. Want to have MLS access to beat other buyers to your dream home? Sign up with no obligation at my MLS Property Finder Site.

I service the following towns in Metrowest MA: Hopkinton, Milford, Upton, Southboro, Westboro, Ashland, Holliston, Mendon, Hopedale, Medway, Grafton, Northbridge, Uxbridge, Douglas, and Framingham MA.

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Hopkinton Massachusetts Real Estate Market Report September 2008

In September of 2008 there were 5 homes that closed within the month for Hopkinton Massachusetts. This is a decrease of 10 units as there were 15 homes that closed in September of 2007.

The Average list price for the homes that closed in Hopkinton for September of 2007 was $605,369

The Average list price for the homes that closed in Hopkinton for September of 2008 was $365,360

The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Hopkinton for September of 2007 was $590,321

The Average sale price for the homes that closed in Hopkinton for September of 2008 was $351,200

The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Hopkinton in September of 2007 was 96 days.

The Average Market time for the homes that closed in Hopkinton September of 2008 was 217 days.

4 homes went under agreement in Hopkinton Massachusetts in the month of September. The average list price of the homes that went under agreement was $792,950. The average time on the market for these Hopkinton homes were 118 days.

January - September Market Statistics for Hopkinton MA

In Hopkinton MA for the period of January to September of 2007 there were 153 properties sold.

In Hopkinton MA for the period of January to September 2008 there were 102 properties sold.

In Hopkinton MA for the period of January to September in 2007 the average list price was $643,627 the average sale price was $621,787 and the average market time was 134 days.

In Hopkinton MA for the period of January to September in 2008 the average list price was $589,860 the average sale price was $568,158 and the average time on the market was 136 days.

** The above statistics are for single family homes only and do not include condo's or Multi-family homes in Hopkinton MA.

In comparing year over year longer term data for Hopkinton Massachusetts, it appears that there is still a downward trend in the average sale price for homes. The average days on the market has remained fairly stable for the same period in Hopkinton Massachusetts. The amount of sales is down quite a bit year over year.

These statistics are similar to many of the towns in Metrowest MA and represent the on going weakness in the market as compared to previous years. What must be stressed, however, is that these home figures still represent a healthy amount of sales.

Click here for previous Hopkinton MA Real Estate market reports.

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Market Reports for Mendon

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Market reports for Upton

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Market Reports for Westboro

Selling a home in Hopkinton Massachusetts or other Metrowest town is heavily dependant on pricing your home properly and picking an agent that will create an "online market presence" for your home. As a home seller, you need to be aware that the market in Hopkinton and many other Metrowest communities has changed over the last three and a half years. We are no longer in a seller's market.

When selling a home in Hopkinton MA, it pays to have a pro in your corner representing you. Here are some excellent questions to ask when interviewing your agent, that will help you determine if you are hiring a top producer or not!

** 85% of all buyers are finding their homes on the Internet. See this must read article on where I advertise on-line. Metrowest MA Homes ~ How to effectively market to the masses on-line. **

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The above Hopkinton Massachusetts Real Estate Market report was provided by Bill Gassett, the team leader for the #4 RE/MAX Team in Massachusetts in 2007. Bill can be reached via email at billgassett@remaxexec.com or by phone at 508-435-5356. Bill has helped people move in and out of Hopkinton MA and other Metrowest towns for the last 22+ Years. Bill's office is conveniently located in the center of Hopkinton MA at 77 Main Street.

I have a passion for Real Estate and love to share my marketing expertise! I would welcome the opportunity to earn your business.

For Massachusetts and Hopkinton MA Real Estate and homes see Hopkinton Real Estate. Want to have MLS access to beat other buyers to your dream home? Sign up with no obligation at my MLS Property Finder Site.

I service the following towns in Metrowest MA: Hopkinton, Milford, Upton, Southboro, Westboro, Ashland, Holliston, Mendon, Hopedale, Medway, Grafton, Northbridge, Uxbridge, and Framingham MA.

Click here to view Bill Gassett's Real Estate profile.

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Welcome to the town of Hopkinton! I hope this introductory video gives you a flavor for the town about 15,000 of us call home. We love living and working in Hopkinton because of its natural beauty, high-performing schools, and wonderful community feel.

If you'd like more information about the community and schools in Hopkinton, please contact me!