About Brockton
A city in Plymouth County. It is one of the largest cities in Massachusetts. Brockton is bordered by Stoughton to the northwest, Avon to the north, Holbrook to the northeast, Abington to the northeast, Whitman and East Bridgewater to the southeast, West Bridgewater to the south, and Easton to the west. Brockton is approximately 25 miles south of Boston, and 30 miles northeast of Providence, Rhode Island. Brockton is mostly an urban setting, lying along the Salisbury Plain River, which once powered the many shoe factories of the city.
Brockton is also called the City of Champions, for its rich sports history. Brockton was the hometown of boxing greats Rocky Marciano and Marvin Hagler.
Things To Do in Brockton
Fuller Craft Museum is a dynamic environment where craft is experienced through exhibitions, education, outreach, and collaboration.
Campanelli Stadium is the home of the Brockton Rox baseball team that is part of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League summer league. The stadium hosts a fun family festival every Sunday before afternoon home games. Activities include face painting, balloon-blowing, and playing catch on the field. Music concerts and other events are also held at the park.
One of America's oldest fairs with
thrilling rides, fireworks, demolition derby, live music, & more.
Brockton Public Schools
The city of Brockton has its own educational system. The most popular schools in Brockton are Joseph F. Plouffe Academy, Louis F Angelo Elementary, Brockton High School, and Hancock Elementary. All of these schools are highly rated in Brockton.
To visit the school webpage, click HERE.
Parks and Recreation
Brockton is committed to providing high-quality parks for all of its residents. Brockton Parks & Recreation now operates ten parks for outdoor recreation, leisure, and nature preservation. Almost all of Brockton's parks are available to the public.
Transportation
Massachusetts Route 24, a six-lane divided highway, runs through the city's west side, with exits at Route 27 to the north and Route 123 to the south. The two routes pass through the center of the city, crossing at that point. Massachusetts Route 28 runs through the city from north to south. The western end of Route 14 (at its intersection with Route 27) and the southern end of Route 37 (at its intersection with Route 28) are both in the city.
Brockton has its own bus services, operated by the Brockton Area Transit Authority (BAT). Each bus follows a predetermined path through Brockton, i.e. Montello, Campello, Cary Hill, and so on. There are other buses that travel outside of the city, such as Bridgewater Industrial Park, Ashmont Station (MBTA subway end-of-line), Stoughton, and a bus station in Montello that connects to the Braintree Station (MBTA subway end-of-line).
The MBTA's commuter rail system's Middleborough/Lakeville Line runs north-south through the city, with stops in the Montello and Campello areas, as well as in the city center, offering service to destinations south and South Station in Boston north of the city.
Popular Local Restaurants
You'll find a wide array of restaurants in Brockton. Here are some of our top picks.
Brack’s is a casual sports bar and restaurant focused on service with a laid-back atmosphere. The menu is upscale casual American Cuisine with Portuguese and International twists.
Tutto Bene is a family-owned and operated restaurant with a unique combination of Fine American and Authentic Italian cooking served in a relaxed and casual setting.
In October 2018, People Magazine chose JJ’s Caffe as the best breakfast in Massachusetts! JJ’s also has a great lunch menu, and they are vegetarian friendly and offer a variety of vegan options.
Alexander's Family Restaurant offers the best lunch and dinner meals in Brockton. Serving quality food in big portions that are always fresh and everything is cooked to order.
See the latest housing market report to get the most up-to-date statistics. You'll find here the current and historical market data for single-family and condo/townhouse home sales.
Contact us now for the most detailed market data and to hear our perspective on what the latest buying and selling trends mean for you. We are always happy to help and can send you a free home valuation.
Sell Your Home in Brockton, MA
Brockton is a desirable community, so selling your Brockton home to move into a bigger house or relocate isn't as difficult as you think. Using John Woodman's service can help lessen the stress and worry of selling a home. John may also assist you in getting the most out of your house sale while making the process easier for you.
Buying a Home in Brockton, MA
If you're thinking about moving to brockton, you have several residential options to choose from. Whether you're looking for single-family homes or condos/townhomes, John Woodman can help. John has years of expertise in this town and can inform you about everything the town has to offer as well as find you your dream home.
For additional information, including sales history and prices, and more for Brockton, MA properties for sale, or to schedule a home tour of any property listed below, contact us today!
RECENTLY SOLD
3 Beds2 Baths1,456 SqFt1/30 30$505,000 $489,900 3.1%
3 Beds1.5 Baths1,904 SqFt1/42 42$465,000 $439,500 5.8%
3 Beds3 Baths2,024 SqFt1/31 31$565,000 $585,000 3.4%