Five Things You Need to Know When Buying a Home in Easton MA

Money Magazine Rated Easton MA 37th for Best Places to live in US.  The list, which is compiled annually, takes into consideration factors like unemployment rate, low crime, good health care, fiscal strength, top-notch schools and other factors. 

Goodwin Realty Group suggests that you know the town of Easton is located 30 minutes from Boston, 45 minutes from Cape Cod and 45 minutes from Providence making this a commuter dream location.  We are serviced by major routes 495, 95, 24 linking to these metropolitan areas.  In addition, there is ease of access to Acela and the commuter rail line.

The largest single family neighborhoods in Easton MA are Chestnut Knoll, Tanglewood Estates, Sierra Hills, Spring Hill, Summer Heights, Split Rock Estates, Camelot Estates, Union Village, Easton Woods, Heritage Glenn Estates, Hillington Estates, Rockland Bay Estates, and Sweet Meadow. 

 Know that Easton does not currently have town sewer.  To buy a home in Easton, you are protected by Title V certification, which provides that the private sewer system is in good working condition.  Typically this certification is given to the new buyer at closing by the seller of the property.  Easton allows for the continued use of a cesspool or a private sewer system providing it meet Title V regulations.

Know that Easton MA is a wonderful place to call “home” with a fine school system, miles of conservation land to protect against overbuilding and a rich architectural and agricultural history. 

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