Real Estate Investing in Shelburne, Massachusetts

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,641 • Franklin County

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Should you buy in Shelburne, MA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (58/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • Elevated vacancy: 11.3% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.3% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.95% as of Sep 17 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $422,257
Avg Monthly Rent $1,512
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Shelburne Real Estate

Shelburne, MA covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are muted — this is not a market to enter casually.

The investment case for Shelburne is difficult to make on screen data alone. better suited elsewhere for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Rents in Shelburne at $1,512/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Demographics in Shelburne show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is thin relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Best ZIP codes in Springfield, MA

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Avg Home Value
$422,257
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,512
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Springfield, MA metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
29%
Days Pending
0/2
30 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Springfield, MA metro
30
Days to pending
10.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

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ZIP Codes in Shelburne, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shelburne, MA

How high is vacancy risk in Shelburne, MA?

Occupancy in Shelburne, MA runs even-keeled with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,512/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

How much rent can I charge in Shelburne, MA?

The typical rental in Shelburne, MA commands about $1,512/mo monthly. That rent profile consistent cash flow against the $422K purchase basis.

How strong is the working-renter base in Shelburne, MA?

Shelburne, MA draws a steady base of working renters. Demand at the $1,512/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Shelburne, MA?

Rental owners in Shelburne, MA deal with a tenant-protective legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

Is Shelburne, MA a smart market for rental property?

Our data puts Shelburne, MA at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $422K and rents around $1,512/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

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