Living in Walpole, Massachusetts
Walpole, first settled in 1659 and incorporated in 1724, grew up along the Neponset River, where early sawmills and paper mills used the water for power. Its best-known company, Bird & Son, built a plant in East Walpole in 1817 and made "Neponset" building papers and roofing shingles there for well over a century. The town's signature green space is Francis William Bird Park, an 89-acre park in East Walpole laid out in 1925 by a Frederick Law Olmsted–trained designer, with more than three miles of paths and granite bridges; nearby are the Adams Farm conservation trails and the Stony Brook reserve at the Bristol-Blake State Reservation. U.S. Route 1, Route 1A, and Route 27 cross the town with Interstate 95 just east, and the MBTA Franklin Line stops at both Walpole and Windsor Gardens stations, placing Boston about 18 miles northeast and Providence about 30 miles southwest. Whether you're buying or selling in Walpole, I can guide you through the local market in English or Spanish.
Walpole Neighborhoods
Walpole is organized into three postal villages: Walpole Center, the downtown around the commuter-rail station; East Walpole, the historic Bird mill village that includes the Bird Park area; and South Walpole to the southwest. Residential streets range from in-town homes near the center to more open, wooded parcels toward the town's edges, with the Neponset River and the town's conservation reserves keeping green space close at hand.
Property Taxes in Walpole
Property tax rates in Walpole are set each year by the local assessors and applied per $1,000 of assessed value. Massachusetts communities can treat residential and commercial property differently, and exemptions may apply, so the most reliable way to confirm the current rate for a specific property is to check with the Walpole assessor or the tax record on the listing.
Walpole, MA Real Estate FAQs
What are the neighborhoods in Walpole, MA?
Walpole is organized into three postal villages: Walpole Center, the downtown around the commuter-rail station; East Walpole, the historic Bird mill village that includes the Bird Park area; and South Walpole to the southwest. Residential streets range from in-town homes near the center to more open, wooded parcels toward the town's edges, with the Neponset River and the town's conservation reserves keeping green space close at hand.
What is Walpole, MA known for?
Walpole, first settled in 1659 and incorporated in 1724, grew up along the Neponset River, where early sawmills and paper mills used the water for power. Its best-known company, Bird & Son, built a plant in East Walpole in 1817 and made "Neponset" building papers and roofing shingles there for well over a century. The town's signature green space is Francis William Bird Park, an 89-acre park in East Walpole laid out in 1925 by a Frederick Law Olmsted–trained designer, with more than three miles of paths and granite bridges; nearby are the Adams Farm conservation trails and the Stony Brook reserve at the Bristol-Blake State Reservation. U.S. Route 1, Route 1A, and Route 27 cross the town with Interstate 95 just east, and the MBTA Franklin Line stops at both Walpole and Windsor Gardens stations, placing Boston about 18 miles northeast and Providence about 30 miles southwest.
What types of homes are in Walpole, MA?
Walpole offers colonials and capes, newer subdivision construction, and larger homes on wooded lots, along with some condominiums.
How far is Walpole, MA from Boston?
Walpole sits about 20 miles southwest of Boston, with MBTA commuter rail and I-95 access.
Who is the best real estate agent in Walpole, MA?
Alexander Parmenidez is a Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker Realty who helps buyers and sellers in Walpole and the surrounding towns, working in both English and Spanish. Call or text 401-426-4857.
Buying or Selling in Walpole
Whether you are buying your first home in Walpole or selling and planning your next move, local market knowledge makes the difference. Alexander Parmenidez works with buyers and sellers across Walpole and the surrounding towns in both English and Spanish. Call or text 401-426-4857 to talk through your goals.
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