Rockland Condos
This is a community with 17,489 residents located in Plymouth County. It is named for the geography of the area, which is comprised mainly of rocky soil. The town has a total area of 10.1 square miles, with over 99% of that being land. It is located 22 miles south of Boston and is bordered by Weymouth, and Norwell, and Hingham on the north. Massachusetts Route 3 passes through the northeastern edge of the community. The nearest commuter rail service is located in nearby Weymouth.
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Buying a Condo
The average price of a townhouse in the community is $439,861, which is three percent more than the average price of a house in the town. This is better than prices in some neighboring communities. The average townhouse price in Abington is $472,355, which is over 7% higher. Recently, properties on the market have ranged from a two-bedroom, one-bath, 736 square-foot unit listed for $144,900 to a three-bedroom, three-bath, 1,697 square-foot unit listed for $679,000.
The following is a brief description some complexes in the community:
Woodland Place
This development has 98 units and was built in 1988. It is located on almost thirty wooded acres near Massachusetts Route 3 and the city bus station. The properties are two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath townhouses with a one-car garage. Complex amenities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, and walking trails. The living space ranges from 1,250 to 1,683 square-feet. In recent market activity, the units ranged in price from $260,000 to $316,000.
Woodsburgh
This 48 unit development is located on Robin Lane in the community. It was built in 1996. The units are stand-alone properties near the Abington Commuter Rail Station. Massachusetts Route 3 is also nearby. The units are two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath units which range in living space from 1,520 to 2,284 square-feet. Prices are in the $250,000 range.
Rockland Glen
This is a 55+ community of 60 units built in 2010. It features units that are two-car garage properties. They have open floor plans, gourmet kitchens, and a fireplace. Living space ranges from 1,576 to 2,013 square-feet. Based on recent market transactions, units are in the $430,000 price range.
This town has wide selection of co-op communities from which to choose. While this increases a buyer’s options, it also presents a daunting job of sifting through all the potential properties. Yet, it is vital that a buyer scrutinizes closely the details of any development in which they are considering purchasing a condo. “It's not just the sales contract that you have to think about when you're buying a [property]; [units] also have an agreement, or declaration, that dictates the way the [complex] operates and is governed. Before buying your [property], you should request and read the documents that apply to the management of the complex,” counsels a property investment expert. For this reason, it is prudent for a consumer to select a buyer’s representative who can help him or her navigate all these important details. We at Boston City Properties possess the expertise that can help you find the right property.
Selling/Listing a Condo
There are some special characteristics of townhouses that can make the selling of a unit challenging. For example, the similarity of designs can make it difficult for the seller’s unit to attract a buyer’s attention. “Since [units] can be a bit more cookie cutter than freestanding homes, you might have to work a bit harder to make it stand out (particularly if other units in your complex are for sale at the same time),” writes one property professional. Since our experience includes co-op marketing at Boston City Properties, we can help you know how to stage your unit to catch the eye of buyers. Contact us for expert help in selling your property quickly for the best price.
The Neighborhoods of the Community
The town has three distinct neighborhoods: Beech Street/Spring Street in the southern section, Town Center, and Hatherly in the southern section. The following is a brief description of each area:
Beech Street/Spring Street
The median property price in this neighborhood is $337,233. The vacancy rate in the area is a low 1.5% which indicates the property market is very tight, with a limited inventory of condos at any one time.
Town Center
Property prices in this part of town are over 6% lower than the northern area. The median price is $316,996. The vacancy rate in this part of town is 10.4%, which indicates that it could be a better market for buyers than the Beech Street/Spring Street neighborhood.
Hatherly
This northern area of the community is the least-expensive part of town for housing costs as the median property price is $307,468. The vacancy rate is 7.9%, which is near the U.S. average.
The population of the community has grown 10.6% since 1990. With a good school district, a strong arts and culture community, and historic appeal, people have found the community a good place to purchase property and establish a home. As one new resident said, “[It] is such a great city. My wife and I bought a home a year ago, and we are so grateful we did it in Rockland.”
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