Real Estate Investing in Littleton, Massachusetts (01460)

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Middlesex County • Population: 10,150 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 01460 (Littleton, MA)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (63/100)

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
1 flag
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $791,571
Avg Monthly Rent $2,719
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $151,488
% Renters 13.6%

Market Analysis: 01460 Littleton

The 01460 ZIP in Littleton, MA is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $792K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

Rent of $2,719/mo on a $792K basis reads well until vacancy, delinquency, and capex enter the model. The honest cap rate in 01460 sits below the stated 0.0% once reality is priced in.

Nearby ZIPs in Littleton have seen price recovery that 01460 has not matched. Middlesex County data supports the view that the spread is structural rather than temporary.

Resident income in 01460 sits below the county median. That reality colors rent collection, vacancy, and reinvestment math in ways that outside investors often underestimate.

Strategy in 01460 is an operator game, not a passive one. Meanwhile, entry prices of $792K are inviting, the management lift is real and non-optional.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Littleton:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 66/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
11/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.2× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+3.1%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,719/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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Property Strategy for 01460

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
3.2% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+7.8% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$211,169/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $571,652 $2,560 3.2% +7.0% $285,826
3BR $705,760 $3,080 3.1% +7.2% $235,253
4BR $967,624 $3,390 2.5% +7.8% $241,906
5BR $1,055,847 +7.8% $211,169

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$834K$734K$633K$533K$433K$332KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$2,733$2,695$2,658$2,620$2,582$2,544Apr 2026Jun 2026Jul 2026

📊 How Does 01460 Compare?

Metric 01460 Littleton Massachusetts
Home Value $791,571 $791,571 $645,115
5-Year CAGR 5.0% 5.0% 7.0%
Avg Rent $2,719 $2,719 -
Cap Rate 2.7% 2.7% -
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McDonough Property Management offers full-service property management and HOA management in the Greater Boston Area, covering maintenance, inspections, legal compliance, and communication. summary from their website

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.7%
Low
5yr Growth
+5.0%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $791,571
Monthly Rent $2,719
Price-to-Rent 24.3:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.1%
Cap Rate 2.7%
5-Year IRR 7.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +3.1% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.9% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.0% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.6% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.7%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.7%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
5.2%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.0%
Stable
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Moderate

Demographics in 01460

Population: 10,150

💰 Median Household Income
$151,488
This area
$151,488
State
$107,356
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
13.6%
This area
13.6%
State
28.1%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.7%
This area
3.7%
State
-8.0%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
56.8%
This area
56.8%
State
32.1%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
42.3 years
This area
42.3 years
State
22.8 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
5.2%
This area
5.2%
State
13.6%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 87.6%
Asian 7.1%
Other/Mixed 4.7%
Hispanic/Latino 3.2%
Black/African American 0.6%
👶 Under 18
22.5%
This area
22.5%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
16.8%
This area
16.8%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
5.6%
This area
5.6%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 01460

A+ Avg School Grade
4 Schools
13.6:1 Avg Class Size
$21,990 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

Littleton High School

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
487 Students
👨‍🏫
13.4:1 Class Size
💰
$21,990 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Littleton Middle School

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
388 Students
👨‍🏫
14.1:1 Class Size
💰
$21,990 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Russell St Elementary

📚 03 – 05 Elementary
👥
356 Students
👨‍🏫
13.4:1 Class Size
💰
$21,990 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Shaker Lane Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 02 Elementary
👥
443 Students
👨‍🏫
13.5:1 Class Size
💰
$21,990 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 2,454 Off-Campus Students
C
National Aviation Academy of New England
210 students · 7.2 mi
C+
Greater Lowell Technical School
77 students · 9.7 mi
C
Middlesex Community College
8,280 students · 10.9 mi
B
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
16,770 students · 11.6 mi
C
Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute
59 students · 11.9 mi
C
Assabet Valley Regional Technical School
48 students · 12.2 mi
C+
Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing
35 students · 13.8 mi
C
Rivier University
2,879 students · 14.2 mi

Investor Insight: With 2,454 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is rental property easy to operate in Littleton, MA?

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

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

Littleton, MA draws a even-keeled base of working renters. Demand at the $2,719/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Where do home prices stand in Littleton, MA?

In Littleton, MA the median home value sits at $792K. Against the broader MA market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

How do experienced investors play Littleton, MA?

Most investors in Littleton, MA run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

What kind of market is Littleton, MA for investors?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Littleton, MA reflects its $792K prices and $2,719/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within MA.

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