Real Estate Investing in South Deerfield, Massachusetts

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 4,784 • Franklin County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (68/100)

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

📈 For Investors
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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
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  • 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

6.2% 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 $472,467
Avg Monthly Rent $1,710
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in South Deerfield Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Massachusetts: South Deerfield has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. South Deerfield is in that category.

Transaction volume in South Deerfield has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Looking more closely, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes South Deerfield a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Springfield, MA

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Avg Home Value
$472,467
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,710
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 South Deerfield, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Deerfield, MA

How strong are rents in South Deerfield, MA?

South Deerfield, MA rentals go for roughly $1,710/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $472K acquisition costs.

How quickly do rentals get leased in South Deerfield, MA?

South Deerfield, MA vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

Is real estate in South Deerfield, MA a good investment right now?

Yes - South Deerfield, MA a 3.0/5 investability score. With $472K home prices against $1,710/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

How expensive is real estate in South Deerfield, MA?

Expect median prices around $472K in South Deerfield, MA. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been stable.

Can I live-in-and-rent in South Deerfield, MA?

House hacking works a challenging in South Deerfield, MA. Rents of $1,710/mo against $472K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

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