Community Guide
Easton blends two distinct villages — the landmark-rich streetscapes of North Easton and the quieter residential pockets of South Easton — into one town about 24 miles south of Boston.
Quick Answer
Easton is a town about 24 miles south of Boston. It has no train station. Riders use Stoughton or Mansfield on the MBTA Providence/Stoughton Line, and drivers use Route 24. Borderland State Park and Stonehill College are in town. Easton's FY2026 tax rate is $12.59 per $1,000 and its typical home value is about $691,000 (Zillow, September 2026).
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| County | Bristol County |
|---|---|
| ZIP code | 02356 (North Easton) and 02375 (South Easton) |
| FY2026 residential tax rate | $12.59 per $1,000 of assessed value |
| Typical home value | $691,000 (Zillow, September 2026) |
| Commuter rail | No station in town. Stoughton (about 40 minutes) or Mansfield (about 45), Providence/Stoughton Line |
| Highways | Routes 24, 106, 123 and 138, with access to I-495 |
| Public schools | Easton Public Schools, PK-12, four schools; Oliver Ames High School |
| Distance to Boston | About 24 miles south |
Overview
Homes for sale in Easton MA sit within a town shaped by one of New England's great industrial families. The Ames family built their shovel empire here in the 19th century, and the architectural legacy is still visible in North Easton village — five buildings designed by Henry Hobson Richardson, landscapes by Frederick Law Olmsted, and a library and memorial hall that still anchor daily life. That heritage draws buyers who want character with their square footage: Victorian and Colonial-era homes on tree-lined streets, converted carriage houses, and newer construction on the town's southern edges where South Easton transitions toward Sharon and the Borderland State Park corridor.
The real estate market in Easton MA has stayed competitive through 2025 and into 2026. Average home values are running near $680,000, reflecting steady year-over-year appreciation, while the most in-demand single-family homes move in under three weeks. South Easton tends to offer more value per square foot than the village center, making it popular with first-time buyers willing to drive a few minutes for the character of North Easton. The town's Stonehill College campus adds a quiet vitality to the eastern side of town, and the ongoing South Coast Rail planning — which includes proposed stations at both North Easton and Easton Village — will only strengthen long-term demand when that project advances.
Outdoor access is a genuine draw when buyers consider homes for sale in Easton MA. Borderland State Park straddles Easton and Sharon with 1,843 acres, more than 20 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, a historic mansion open for tours, and ponds suitable for fishing and non-motorized boating. The town also maintains its own network of biking and walking routes that connect neighborhoods to the village center. The combination of an engaged school district, Oliver Ames High School's consistent ranking in the top fifth of Massachusetts high schools, and easy access to Route 24 and Route 138 makes Easton a practical choice — not just a picturesque one.
Current Properties
Current listings represented by Jessica Shauffer and the Weinstein Keach Team at Coldwell Banker Realty.
For Sale$1,725,000
Easton, MA 02356
For Sale$649,900
Easton, MA 02375
For Sale$450,000
Easton, MA 02375
For Sale$1,995,000
Easton, MA 02356
Under Contract$975,000
Easton, MA 02356
Under Contract$849,900
Easton, MA 02356
The things buyers ask about most in Easton, in brief.
The Easton real estate market has averaged roughly $680,000 in home values heading into 2026, with well-priced single-family homes typically going under agreement within three weeks. The market rewards move-in-ready properties while offering patient buyers some room on homes needing updates. Inventory remains tight, as it has throughout southeastern Massachusetts.
Easton Public Schools operates three schools feeding into Oliver Ames High School. The state counts 3,297 students in the district for 2025-26, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9 to 1. Test results and graduation rates for each school are on the state's School and District Profiles site. The Ames family helped make Easton the second Massachusetts community to offer public kindergarten in the 1880s.
Borderland State Park is the town's crown jewel: 1,843 acres shared with Sharon, with 20-plus miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, plus pond fishing and tennis courts. Beyond Borderland, the town's own trail network connects neighborhoods to North Easton village. Stonehill College's campus and the surrounding open space add additional green buffers throughout the town.
Easton sits roughly 24 miles south of Boston with direct access to Route 24 (connecting to I-93 and the Southeast Expressway) and Route 138, which links to both Route 24 and I-495. Commuters also use nearby Stoughton and Mansfield MBTA commuter rail stations — both on the Providence/Stoughton Line — for train rides to South Station in approximately 38–47 minutes. Providence is roughly 35–45 minutes by car via Route 44 or I-95.
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Common Questions
It depends on what you need. Easton has no train station, so rail riders drive to Stoughton or Mansfield on the Providence/Stoughton Line. The town runs its own PK-12 district with four schools. Borderland State Park has more than 20 miles of hiking trails, and Stonehill College has a 387-acre campus. The town describes itself as primarily residential and says recent development includes diverse housing types.
MARKET DATA
Source: Zillow Home Value Index (typical home value), data through September 2026.
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