Real Estate Investing in Sunderland, Massachusetts

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,653 • Franklin County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (51/100)

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
  • Elevated vacancy: 8.6% 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

5.8% 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 $494,804
Avg Monthly Rent $1,845
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Sunderland Real Estate

Across Sunderland's 1 ZIPs, the picture is thin: $495K median values, $1,845/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

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

Rents in Sunderland at $1,845/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.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Sunderland — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Springfield, MA

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Avg Home Value
$494,804
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,845
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 Sunderland, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunderland, MA

Which investment style suits Sunderland, MA?

For Sunderland, MA, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Sunderland, MA?

Sunderland, MA carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect stable absorption at market rents of $1,845/mo.

What do rentals go for in Sunderland, MA?

Rent in Sunderland, MA is around $1,845/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $495K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

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

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

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Sunderland, MA?

The median home value in Sunderland, MA is roughly $495K. That puts it reasonable relative to the MA statewide average.

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