Community Guide
Top-ranked schools, a 392-acre spring-fed lake in the middle of town, and a commuter rail ride of about 35 minutes to South Station — Sharon's market moves quickly.
Quick Answer
Sharon is about 22 miles south of Boston, roughly midway to Providence. Sharon station is on the MBTA Providence/Stoughton Line, about 35 minutes from South Station. 392-acre Lake Massapoag and Mass Audubon's Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary are in town. Sharon's FY2026 tax rate is $17.15 per $1,000 and its typical home value is about $879,000 (Zillow, August 2026).
Reviewed by Jessica Shauffer, Massachusetts real estate license #9554769 · Updated
| County | Norfolk County |
|---|---|
| ZIP code | 02067 |
| FY2026 residential tax rate | $17.15 per $1,000 of assessed value |
| Typical home value | $879,000 (Zillow, August 2026) |
| Commuter rail | Sharon station, Providence/Stoughton Line; about 35 minutes to South Station |
| Public schools | Sharon Public Schools, the town's own PK-12 district; Sharon High School |
| Distance to Boston | About 22 miles south, according to the Town of Sharon |
| Lake | Lake Massapoag, a 392-acre great pond with a town boat ramp at Memorial Park |
Overview
The real estate market in Sharon MA stays competitive year after year, and 2026 is no different. Average home values are running near $890,000 according to Zillow, with the median sale price around $858,000 as of May 2026 — up about 4% from a year earlier per Redfin — and well-priced homes going pending in roughly nine days. One number buyers should understand up front: Sharon's FY2026 residential tax rate is $17.15 per $1,000, noticeably higher than neighboring Canton ($9.75) or Easton ($12.59). That rate funds one of the strongest school systems and municipal service packages in the region, and most Sharon buyers treat it as part of the price of admission. I walk every client through the actual monthly math before they write an offer, not after.
Schools are the engine of Sharon's market. Niche ranks Sharon Public Schools #7 among Massachusetts school districts for 2026, and Sharon High School — about 1,130 students with a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio — comes in at #8 among the state's public high schools. Buyers relocating from Boston, Providence, and overseas compete for the same inventory, which is why strong listings here draw multiple offers even in slower stretches. It is a town where the diversity shows up at school concerts and town meeting, not just in census tables.
Lake Massapoag sits at the center of town life — a 392-acre spring-fed lake with lifeguarded swimming at Memorial Park Beach, kayak and paddleboard rentals at the boathouse, and a public ramp for boats up to 60 horsepower. On the Easton line, Borderland State Park adds 1,843 acres around the 1910 Ames Mansion, with more than 20 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and disc golf. Moose Hill, Mass Audubon's oldest wildlife sanctuary (established 1916), protects nearly 2,000 more acres inside town limits. For commuters, Sharon station on the MBTA Providence/Stoughton Line reaches South Station in about 35 minutes, and I-95 runs right through town. If you are weighing Sharon against Canton, Easton, or Mansfield, call me — I will give you the honest trade-offs, street by street.
Current Properties
Current listings represented by Jessica Shauffer and the Weinstein Keach Team at Coldwell Banker Realty.
For Sale$1,725,000
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The things buyers ask about most in Sharon, in brief.
Average home values near $890,000 (Zillow), a median sale price around $858,000 in May 2026 — up about 4% year over year — and well-priced listings pending in roughly nine days. The FY2026 tax rate of $17.15 per $1,000 is the region's highest, and it funds services buyers can see.
Sharon Public Schools rank #7 among Massachusetts districts on Niche's 2026 list, and Sharon High School ranks #8 among the state's public high schools, with about 1,130 students, a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio, and state test proficiency of 81% in math and 83% in reading.
Lake Massapoag offers 392 acres of spring-fed water with lifeguarded swimming at Memorial Park Beach, boathouse kayak and paddleboard rentals, and a 60-horsepower boat ramp. Borderland State Park adds 1,843 acres shared with Easton, and Moose Hill — Mass Audubon's oldest sanctuary, from 1916 — protects nearly 2,000 more.
Sharon station on the MBTA Providence/Stoughton Line reaches South Station in about 35 minutes, one of the better rail commutes on Boston's south side. I-95 passes directly through town for drives to Providence, Route 128 employers, and Gillette Stadium, roughly 15 minutes away in Foxborough.
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Common Questions
It depends on what you need. Sharon has one commuter rail station on the Providence/Stoughton Line, about 35 minutes from South Station, and two I-95 exits signed for Sharon. It runs its own PK-12 school district. Lake Massapoag, Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, and part of Borderland State Park are in town. The town's 2010 housing plan describes the housing stock as mostly owner-occupied single-family houses, with some condominiums.
MARKET DATA
Source: Zillow Home Value Index (typical home value), data through August 2026.
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