Massachusetts Real Estate
Norfolk County's close-in suburbs sold for a median $773,000 in May 2026, with the typical home under agreement in 19 days at 102.2% of list price. From Stoughton starters in the mid-$500s to Westwood's $1.1M median, Jessica Shauffer helps buyers and sellers navigate a premium market that rewards preparation.
Quick Answer
Norfolk County is 28 communities mostly south and west of Boston. Towns covered here: Canton, Foxborough, Norwood, Sharon, Stoughton, and Westwood. MBTA Providence/Stoughton and Franklin/Foxboro Line trains serve these towns, and Interstate 95 and Route 1 cross the county. Tax rates here run $9.75 to $17.15 per $1,000 (FY2026) and typical home values $604,000 to $1,232,000 (Zillow, September 2026).
Reviewed by Jessica Shauffer, Massachusetts real estate license #9554769 · Updated
| Town guides on this site | 6 towns |
|---|---|
| FY2026 residential tax rates | $9.75 (Canton) to $17.15 (Sharon) per $1,000 |
| Typical home values | $604,000 (Stoughton) to $1,232,000 (Westwood), Zillow, September 2026 |
| County median sale price | $773,000 (Redfin, May 2026) |
| County seat | Dedham |
| Communities covered | Canton, Foxborough, Norwood, Sharon, Stoughton, and Westwood, 6 of the county's 28 |
| Rail lines | MBTA Providence/Stoughton Line and Franklin/Foxboro Line, both to South Station |
| Highways | Interstate 95 and Route 1 |
Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Norfolk County's market stayed firm through spring 2026. Redfin's May data puts the county median sale price at $773,000, essentially flat — down 0.68% from a year earlier — while the typical home went under agreement in 19 days and sold for 102.2% of list price. That last number is the one to watch: even with 586 sales in May versus 643 the year before, the average listing still drew competing offers and closed over asking. Price per square foot tells the same story, up 3.8% year over year to $451. In practice, this is a market where well-prepared listings in Canton, Sharon, Norwood, Westwood, Stoughton, and Foxborough move in two to three weekends, and where buyers need financing lined up before the first open house, not after it. Flat prices haven't meant soft competition — they've meant a market that punishes overpricing and rewards homes that show well.
Prices vary widely across the county: Redfin's May 2026 medians run $1,147,313 in Westwood (up 1.5% year over year), $857,987 in Sharon (up 4.0%), and $729,563 in Canton (up 1.4%). The tax picture complicates the math in a way most buyers miss. Canton's FY2026 residential rate is $9.75 per $1,000 — its Royall Street commercial corridor, anchored by Dunkin's headquarters, carries a big share of the levy — while Sharon, with almost no commercial base, charges $17.15. On an assessment near each town's median sale price, that's roughly $7,100 a year in Canton versus $14,700 in Sharon. Same county, very different carrying costs.
Commute infrastructure is why this corridor holds value. The Providence/Stoughton commuter rail line stops at Canton Junction, Canton Center, Sharon, and Stoughton, while the Franklin/Foxboro Line serves Norwood and Foxboro — weekday Foxboro service was made permanent in October 2023. Westwood's Route 128 station adds Amtrak Acela and Northeast Regional service on top of MBTA trains, and I-95 and Route 1 run the county's length. Employment is local, not just Boston-bound: Dunkin' is headquartered on Royall Street in Canton, Moderna operates its manufacturing site in Norwood, and Gillette Stadium and Patriot Place anchor Foxborough's commercial base. The price spectrum tracks accordingly. Stoughton, at a median around $540,000, is the entry point; Norwood and Canton hold the low-to-mid $700s; Sharon sits in the mid-$800s; and Westwood tops the served towns at $1.15 million. Jessica works all six — and knowing what a Stoughton dollar buys versus a Westwood one is the job.
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Each Norfolk County town Jessica serves runs its own PK-12 district. For 2025-26 the state counts 3,314 students in Canton, 3,401 in Sharon, 3,491 in Norwood, 2,839 in Westwood, 3,551 in Stoughton and 2,450 in Foxborough. Test results and graduation rates for each school are on the state's School and District Profiles site.
The Providence/Stoughton Line stops in Canton, Sharon, and Stoughton; the Franklin/Foxboro Line serves Norwood and Foxboro, with weekday Foxboro service permanent since October 2023; and Westwood's Route 128 station adds Amtrak Acela and Northeast Regional trains alongside the MBTA.
FY2026 residential rates run from $9.75 per $1,000 in Canton and $9.82 in Norwood — towns with deep commercial bases — to $17.15 in Sharon, which has almost none. On similar assessments that gap is thousands of dollars a year, and it belongs in every offer calculation.
Market Snapshot
Key indicators for the Norfolk County housing market. Data updated May 2026. Contact Jessica for a current, property-specific analysis.
Communities
Explore each community in Norfolk County — with local market data, school information, and neighborhood insights.
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Explore current listings in Norfolk County, followed by recent client success stories across Eastern Massachusetts.
For Sale$679,000
Canton, MA 02021
For Sale$569,000
Foxboro, MA 02035
For Sale$329,800
Canton, MA 02021
Under Contract$649,000
Stoughton, MA 02072
Under Contract$549,900
Stoughton, MA 02072
For Sale$1,725,000
Easton, MA 02356
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Common Questions
Norfolk County has 28 cities and towns. The six covered on this site are Canton, Foxborough, Norwood, Sharon, Stoughton, and Westwood. The county government's list also includes Dedham, the county seat, and communities such as Quincy, Brookline, Braintree, Milton, Needham, Walpole, and Wellesley. Most of the county lies south and west of Boston.
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