Community Guide
Canton delivers one of the metro south's fastest commuter rail rides into Boston — about 30 minutes from Canton Junction — alongside Canton High School's A-rated academics and immediate trail access into the 7,000-acre Blue Hills Reservation.
Quick Answer
Canton is about 15 miles southwest of Boston. Canton Junction and Canton Center stations are on the MBTA Providence/Stoughton Line to South Station. Ponkapoag Pond, part of the Blue Hills Reservation, and the state-run Ponkapoag Golf Course are in town. Canton's FY2026 tax rate is $9.75 per $1,000 and its typical home value is about $807,000 (Zillow, August 2026).
Reviewed by Jessica Shauffer, Massachusetts real estate license #9554769 · Updated
| County | Norfolk County |
|---|---|
| ZIP code | 02021 |
| FY2026 residential tax rate | $9.75 per $1,000 of assessed value |
| Typical home value | $807,000 (Zillow, August 2026) |
| Commuter rail | Canton Junction and Canton Center, Providence/Stoughton Line; about 30 minutes to South Station |
| Public schools | Canton Public Schools, the town's own PK-12 district; Canton High School |
| Distance to Boston | About 15 miles southwest |
| State parkland | Blue Hills Reservation, including Ponkapoag Pond; 36-hole Ponkapoag Golf Course |
Overview
Homes for sale in Canton MA have earned a reputation among smart buyers who've been priced out of Westwood, Dover, or Medfield: comparable schools, a comparable commute, but a lower entry point. The town sits 15 miles southwest of Boston, at the foot of the Blue Hills, and its neighborhoods range from walkable blocks near Canton Center to large-lot properties that back directly to Reservation trails. Mid-Canton's established cul-de-sac subdivisions sit close to strong youth sports programs, active civic organizations, and a town center that has added new restaurants and cafés in recent years.
The Canton real estate market has stayed active heading into 2026, with average home values near $805,000 and single-family median prices for completed sales around the mid-$600,000s to low $700,000s depending on the measurement period and source. Well-priced homes in good condition continue to attract multiple offers; homes that are overpriced or need significant work are taking longer, which gives buyers with flexibility and preparation an advantage they haven't always had in this market. Townhomes and condominiums in Canton provide entry points starting in the $270,000s, making homes for sale in Canton MA accessible at a wider range of price points than the single-family statistics alone suggest.
What sets Canton apart from many communities at this price level is the quality of its outdoor access. The DCR Blue Hills Reservation reaches into Canton — 7,000 acres stretching from Quincy to Dedham, with Ponkapoag Pond inside Canton offering fishing and a car-top boat launch. The Skyline Trail and dozens of other marked routes provide year-round hiking and cross-country skiing within minutes of residential neighborhoods. Canton Center is served by two MBTA commuter rail stations — Canton Center and Canton Junction — making this one of the few suburbs where residents can walk to the train and the trailhead from the same neighborhood.
Current Properties
Current listings represented by Jessica Shauffer and the Weinstein Keach Team at Coldwell Banker Realty.
For Sale$679,000
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For Sale$329,900
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For Sale$1,725,000
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For Sale$674,999
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For Sale$640,000
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For Sale$639,900
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The things buyers ask about most in Canton, in brief.
Average home values in Canton reached approximately $805,000 heading into 2026, up around 2% year-over-year, with single-family median sale prices for completed transactions in the mid-to-upper $600,000s. The market is most competitive for move-in-ready homes in the $600,000–$850,000 range, where multiple-offer situations remain common. Condominiums and townhomes offer entry points starting below $300,000, and overpriced or condition-challenged single-family homes are sitting long enough that prepared buyers can negotiate.
Canton High School earned a Niche grade of A and ranks in the top 17% of Massachusetts high schools — #59 statewide — with a 96% graduation rate and a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. Proficiency rates in math and science run in the 60–73% range on MCAS assessments. The district's three elementary schools feed into Galvin Middle School and then Canton High, providing continuity across grades. Blue Hills Regional Technical School, which serves students from Canton and surrounding towns, sits adjacent to the Reservation and offers a strong vocational track.
The DCR Blue Hills Reservation is Canton's defining outdoor asset: 7,000 acres reaching into Canton, with Ponkapoag Pond for fishing and paddling, the Skyline Trail for ridge-line hikes, and a downhill ski area at Great Blue Hill. Ponkapoag Golf Course inside the Reservation provides an affordable public course. Canton's neighborhood parks and the revitalized Canton Center area round out the recreational picture, and the town is within a short drive of additional DCR properties in Stoughton and Randolph.
Canton is served by two MBTA Providence/Stoughton Line stations. Canton Junction — preferred by most daily commuters for its larger parking footprint — offers trips to Boston South Station in approximately 28–32 minutes, placing it among the fastest suburban rail commutes in Metro South. Canton Center station is a short walk from the town's shops and restaurants. By car, Routes 128/I-95, I-93, and Route 24 are all accessible within minutes, and Logan Airport is roughly 25 miles northeast.
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Common Questions
It depends on what you need. Canton has two commuter rail stations on the Providence/Stoughton Line, about 30 minutes from South Station. It has its own PK-12 school district with six schools. Part of the state's Blue Hills Reservation, including Ponkapoag Pond, is in town. The town's 2015 housing plan describes the housing stock as mostly single-family houses, with close to a quarter of units in buildings of five or more units.
MARKET DATA
Source: Zillow Home Value Index (typical home value), data through August 2026.
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