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237 Hovenden Ave, Brockton, MA, 02302

3beds
2baths
1,344sqft
$470,000
$350price/sqft
$3,389/moest. monthly cost
$135,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

237 Hovenden Ave is a one-story Brockton home with clean interior and exterior finishes, practical living spaces, and flexible outdoor areas. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances that support daily meal preparation and cleanup. A deck extends the living space outdoors, while a backyard patio adds room for seating, dining, or container gardening. The one-car garage provides parking and additional storage utility. With a straightforward single-story layout, useful kitchen features, and multiple outdoor spaces, this residence completes a well-presented home with practical comfort throughout.. Included 100-Day Home Warranty with buyer activation

Getting Around

27
WalkingCar-Dependent
31
TransitSome Transit
34
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

2/10
6/10
Ashfield Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.0 mi
2/10
Brockton High SchoolGrades 9-123.8 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1960

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Water Heater,Range,Oven,Dishwasher,Washer/Dryer

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Flooring: Tile,Vinyl,Carpet
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard,Oil
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,344
  • Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: M:180 R:008 S:,974316
  • Zoning: R1C

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.31 Acres
  • Features: Level

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Paved
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 4

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Lightning
Strong Wind
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,376$28,512
Home Insurance *$193$2,316
Property Taxes $466$5,592
Electricity $354$4,259
Total$3,389$40,668
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$116,194/yr
40% on housing$101,670/yr
45% on housing$90,373/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.1%
8.1%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.6%
-0.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$350This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02302$269
Plymouth County$361

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02302$325
Plymouth County$365

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-06-23Listed for sale$470,000
2005-08-19Sold$272,500

For Sale by Agent

AgentDaniel Beirne
BrokerageOpenDoor Brokerage LLC

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