Real Estate Investing in Shutesbury, Massachusetts

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,447 • Franklin County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (64/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 15.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • 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

5.7% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $441,497
Avg Monthly Rent $2,295
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Shutesbury Real Estate

Across Shutesbury's 1 ZIPs, the picture is tepid: $441K median values, $2,295/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

Shutesbury is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. unambiguously out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Transaction volume in Shutesbury has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. From an investor standpoint, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Shutesbury's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Best ZIP codes in Springfield, MA

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Avg Home Value
$441,497
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,295
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

ZIP Codes in Shutesbury, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shutesbury, MA

How deep is the rental pool in Shutesbury, MA?

Shutesbury, MA offers a steady renter base at the $2,295/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

Does house hacking work in Shutesbury, MA?

The house hack math a challenging in Shutesbury, MA. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $2,295/mo rents and $441K home values.

How landlord-friendly is Shutesbury, MA?

Shutesbury, MA falls under MA landlord-tenant law, which is tenant-protective. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

How strong are rents in Shutesbury, MA?

Rents in Shutesbury, MA run near $2,295/mo. Compared with median home prices of $441K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What is the median home value in Shutesbury, MA?

Median home price in Shutesbury, MA is near $441K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been steady and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

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