Real Estate Investing in Southfield, Massachusetts

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 778 • Berkshire County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (48/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 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
  • High vacancy: 36.7% 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

6.0% 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 $617,444
Avg Monthly Rent $1,539
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Southfield Real Estate

Southfield in Massachusetts is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

firmly Southfield's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects sluggish investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

The $1,539/mo / $617K relationship in Southfield looks muted once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. appears to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

The 0% renter share in Southfield masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Best ZIP codes in Pittsfield, MA

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Avg Home Value
$617,444
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,539
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Pittsfield, MA metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
58%
Days Pending
2/2
67 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Pittsfield, MA metro
67
Days to pending
7.3%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Southfield, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Southfield, MA

Is Southfield in MA worth investing in?

Southfield, MA rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $617K and rents near $1,539/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

How expensive is real estate in Southfield, MA?

Homes in Southfield, MA typically sell near $617K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which measured long-term demand.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Southfield, MA?

Expect elevated vacancy in Southfield, MA. Rents at $1,539/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

What is it like being a landlord in Southfield, MA?

Landlord-friendliness in Southfield, MA is tenant-protective. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

Which real estate strategy fits Southfield, MA?

Southfield, MA investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($617K prices, $1,539/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

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