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Upton MA Real Estate
Upton Massachusetts Real Estate & Community Guide
The following information is provided by top Upton MA Realtor, Bill Gassett of RE/MAX Executive
Realty. If you have any questions on Upton MA Real Estate or anything to do with the town,
please get in touch as I have been a selling here for the last twenty six years!
Upton is a town in Worcester County that was
originally settled in 1728. Upton is located 39 miles
west of Boston and 186 miles from New York City.
Upton’s early history included many small shoe shops,
that were known as “ten–footers”. These businesses
over time were merged into large assembly-line
manufacturing companies. By 1837, Upton produced
21.7% of the boots made in Worcester County. One
of the Streets in town know as Knowlton Way which is
part of the Samreen Villa condominiums was named
after William Knowlton who founded what was to
become the world’s largest women’s hat factory. The
Knowlton Hat Factory was built in 1872 and added to
the National Historic registry in 1982.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 21.7 square miles of
which, 21.5 square miles is land and .2 square miles is water. The zip code in Upton is 01568.
Adjacent towns to Upton include: Hopkinton on the Northeast; Westborough on the North;
Grafton on the West; Milford on the Southeast: Northbridge on the Southwest and Mendon on
the South.
What brings folks to Upton is a quaint New England town characterized by larger lots than most of
the other area towns. The zoning allowed in most of the town consists of lots with a minimum of
80,000 square feet of land or nearly two acres. In fact some are much larger than that. It is this
type of zoning that has allowed many who decide to settle here the luxury of much more private
home sites.
This combined with the fact that housing prices are more reasonable than some of the
neighboring towns such as Westborough and Hopkinton has allowed the town to grab some of
those buyer that get sticker shock when looking in those communities. If you are looking for a
large town center with an abundance of shopping then Upton will not be your place. For major
shopping, residents need to travel to either neighboring Milford, Grafton or Westborough. While
traveling through the center of town if you blink you may miss it! Those that are looking for a
thriving metropolis will not find it here. A peaceful suburban setting characterized by a less dense
population base is what residents have come to like about Upton!
Upton MA Real Estate
If you’re in the market to buy real estate in Upton, you
will find a number of options to choose from. Whether
you’re looking for a single-family homes, town homes,

2. luxury estate or possibly a foreclosure, I am an Upton
MA Realtor that can help you find whatever it is that
fits your needs!
What you will find here in town as far as real estate
goes is a number of residential options. There are
affordable condominiums in the mid two hundred
thousand price range all the way up to luxury
residences approaching eight hundred thousand
dollars. The vast majority off all Upton real estate
however, falls between the three hundred to five
hundred thousand price point.
One of the real strong suites of real estate in Upton is the fact you can get a similar home to
those found in some of the neighboring towns such as Hopkinton and Westborough for a lot less
money. Like other nearby communities, the town saw quite a bit of growth through the early
1990′s through the early part of the 2000′s. Over this time frame the town attracted a few quality
builders who provided Upton with some excellent housing choices. Upton has some terrific
neighborhoods including the popular “Warren Woods” subdivision located right off the center of
town. There are also a number of fine neighborhoods located off of South Street including “Goss
Pond”. These neighborhoods offer quality constructed homes with reasonable prices.
Housing & Population Statistics
The median home value is $457,111 as of 2009 and
home appreciation is -0.02% over the last year. The
median age of Upton real estate is 48 years. Renters
make up 17% of the population and 4% of houses
and apartments are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
As of 201o, the population was over 7,542 people
according to census statistics.
Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 33
percent. There are 312 people per square mile
(population density) which is considered very low. The
median age is 37 compared to the US median of 36.5.
65.7% of people in town are married and 7.2% are
divorced. The average household size is 2.7 people.
76.5% of people are married with children. The town attracts a fair percentage of young
professionals who are first time buyers.
Climate
The town gets 45 inches of rain and 48 inches of Snowfall per year. Number of days with any
measurable precipitation is 121. On average, there are 199 sunny days per year with July highs
around 84 degrees and January lows around 16 degrees.
Economy & Household Income
The unemployment rate is 6.0%, with job growth at
0.39%. Future job growth over the next ten years is

3. predicted to be at 34.78%.
The sales tax rate is 5.00% and income tax is 5.30%.
Income per capita in the town is $43679, which
includes all adults and children. Median household
income was $78,595 as of 2010. As of the year 200o it
was $52,250.
Population by Occupation (Females)
Health care (18%)
Educational services (16%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
Accommodation and food services (6%)
Finance and insurance (5%)
Public administration (4%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (3%)
Population by Occupation (Males)
Computer and electronic products (16%)
Construction (12%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (10%)
Educational services (7%)
Repair and maintenance (6%)
Finance and insurance (5%)
Health care (4%)
Public Schools
Upton Public Schools spends $10,816 per student.
There are 13 pupils per teacher, 977 students per
librarian, and 285 children per counselor. The town has
a regional school school system which is shared with
neighboring Mendon MA.
Upton Public schools include:
Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical
High School – 65 Pleasant Street
Nipmuc Regional High School – 90 Pleasant
Street
Miscoe Hill School – 148 North Avenue

4. Memorial Elementary School – 69 Main Street
The Upton school system is considered average when compared to some of the neighboring
towns. It compares favorably with some school systems and a step below others.
Colleges/Universities With Over 2000 Students Nearby
Framingham State College
Wellesley College
Babson College
Massachusetts Bay Community College
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Quinsigamond Community College
Educational Statistics
4 yr College Grad – 44.9%
Graduate Degrees - 11.9%
High School Grads – 94%
Hospitals/Medical Centers Nearest to Upton, MA
Milford Regional Medical Center
Metrowest Medical Center
Marlborough Hospital
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Emerson Hospital
Norwood Hospital
Parks/Lakes/Ponds
Upton State Forest
Hopkinton State Park – (Hopkinton)
EMC Park - (Hopkinton)
Reed Park – (Hopkinton)
Sandy Island - (Town Beach) (Hopkinton)
Pratt Pond
Lake Maspenock – (Hopkinton)

5. Lake Whitehall – (Hopkinton)
Town Utilities
Charter – cable television
Upton Water Department – 43 Maple Avenue
National Grid – electric company
Verizon – phone and cable
Transportation and Commute Statistics
The average one-way commute takes 39 minutes.
82% of commuters drive their own car alone, 9%
carpool with others, 1% take mass transit and 6%
work from home.
Upton is in fairly close proximity to two interstate
highways and state highways. Interstates 90 and 495,
form an interchange on the northern border of
Hopkinton and neighboring Westborough. Principal
highways include: Interstate 90 (Massachusetts
Turnpike) (east/west) (the longest interstate highway
in the United States) and Interstate 495 (north/south).
Route 140 also passes through the center of town
and leads to neighboring towns Milford on the South and Grafton on the North.
There is no passenger or freight rail service but the public transportation network serving
Massachusetts is easily accessible. If you prefer not to drive to Boston, the “T” is easy accessible.
There are MBTA stops located a few towns away in Southborough and Ashland which would be
about a 20 minute drive from most parts of town.
Closest Amtrack stations include: Amtrak Station – Framingham – 7 miles; Amtrak Station –
Worcester – 15 miles; and Amtrak Station – Route 128 – 19 miles. Boston’s Logan International
Airport is easily accessible from by bus from Framingham which is about 25 minutes away.
Restaurants
Red Rock Grill & Bar – 66 West main Street (Route
140). The Red Rock Grill and Bar is one of the few
restaurants located in town. You will find a pub style
menu and a relaxed atmosphere.
Fresco’s Italian Restaurant – 250 Milford Street.
Fresco’s is well know for their excellent Italian cuisine.
The restaurant is located on Route 140 as well near
the Milford town line.
The Rose Garden – 16 Milford Street. The Rose
Garden is located just outside the center of town. It is
one of the oldest eating establishments in town. You

6. will find a menu will mostly pub style food.
Bill Gassett – Upton Massachusetts Realtor
If you’re thinking about selling your home, investment
property or other Upton Massachusetts Real Estate,
allow me to help make the transaction a pleasant and
memorable experience.
When people hire a Realtor today there should be a
number of important considerations including their
past track record of success, statistical data such as
average days on market/list price to sale price rations,
as well as the Realtors communication and marketing
skills. While finding a SOLD rider in the sign in your yard
is my #1 goal, I also expect to make you feel like
selling your home was not a pain in the butt!
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss why I am a well respected Realtor servicing Upton Real
Estate owners and how I put my clients homes in the spot light on the internet.
There are no other Realtors in Upton MA who are providing the level of online exposure found on
this website and others I own through social media integration and search engine optimized
results! If you are planning on selling your home, internet marketing is one of my specialties. There
are very few Realtors who do what it takes to make your home seem like it is “featured”
everywhere.
Your property will be found in all the top real estate sites that most buyer’s would be searching for
Upton homes for sale, including this website which is highly indexed by Google and other search
engines. The idea of great real estate marketing does not stop at putting a for sale sign in your
yard and listing on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
We leave no stone unturned when marketing our clients homes. When it comes to Real Estate
advertising, you will find that I do things that other Realtors do not including spending time on
search engine optimization and social media. Seeing your home featured in Facebook, Google
Plus, Linkedin and Twitter to name a few are the norm not the exception. When you Google the
address of your home, I expect my blog article about your property to show up in one of the first
results. Yes we create a blog that becomes a mini website for your property. The blog will be a
fantastic place that highlights all of your homes best features and amenities.
Additional things that help us stand out include exceptional photography from a high end camera,
vivid descriptions describing all the best features of your property, along with a video tour that will
be found in Youtube, Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, and MLS.
If you are in the market to buy, you will find a variety of residential options to choose from to fit
your lifestyle and budget. Whether you are looking to purchase an affordable in town village
colonial or an executive residence, let me be your guide to the Real Estate market as an educated
buyer’s agent.
A few of my accomplishments that I am proud of include:
Graduated with B.S. in Marketing and
Management Northeastern University Boston,
MA. Active participant in the Cooperative

7. MA. Active participant in the Cooperative
Education Program.
Full time Realtor for past 26 years servicing
Metrowest MA, based in Hopkinton,
Massachusetts.
Member of National Association of Realtors &
Greater Boston Real Estate Board.
Prior to joining RE/MAX in 1996 was one of the
top agents in MA for the Prudential Real Estate.
Have been ranked one of the top 5 RE/MAX agents in Massachusetts each year, for twelve
out of the past thirteen years.
#1 agent at RE/MAX Executive Realty – a five office company with over 120 agents.
RE/MAX Executive Realty is one of the largest RE/MAX company’s in Massachusetts with
offices in Hopkinton, Holliston, Medfield, Grafton, and Franklin.
Elected to RE/MAX Hall of Fame.
RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement award.
Have been ranked as high as #19 RE/MAX agent in the United States.
Featured in Who’s Who In Real Estate.
In 2012 was the #1 RE/MAX Realtor in all of New England.
I have been listing and selling homes in and around Metrowest Massachusetts for the last 26+
years. Call or send me an email so we can discuss how I can best serve your Upton MA Real Estate
needs!
Bill Gassett ~ Realtor Upton MA
RE/MAX Executive Realty
77 Main St, Hopkinton MA 01748
Phone: 508.625.0191
Fax: 508.435.5550
Email: billgassett@remaxexec.com
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