Worcester County · Massachusetts
Rutland, MA Homes for Sale & Real Estate
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Rutland rises on high ground northwest of Worcester and is often noted as being near the geographic center of Massachusetts. Its town common, ringed by historic homes and civic buildings, sits along Main Street at the junction of several state routes. Beyond the center, the town opens into wooded hills, ponds and watershed lands, with Rutland State Park covering a large area to the west.
Rutland’s housing mixes older colonials and capes near the center with mid-century ranches, lake homes around its ponds and a large share of newer subdivisions built over the last few decades. Many buyers are drawn to the combination of newer construction and a rural setting. Comparing a newer subdivision with an older home near the common is easier with local help, and Dolan O’Rourke’s agents can lay out the tradeoffs and plan a smooth Rutland move.
Living in Rutland
Rutland State Park
The park surrounds Long Pond and Whitehall Pond with a swimming area, boat launch and trails, and it connects to the old rail bed that crosses the region.
Mass Central Rail Trail
A section of the Mass Central Rail Trail passes through Rutland on a former railroad line, offering a flat path for walking, running and cycling through the woods.
Rutland town common
Main Street’s common, with its historic homes, church and town buildings, forms a traditional center where Routes 56, 122A and 68 come together.
Near Worcester
Rutland sits a short drive from Worcester, putting city hospitals, colleges and Union Station close by while the town keeps its hill-country setting.
Worcester County · Massachusetts
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Getting around
Routes 56, 68, 122 and 122A pass through Rutland, linking it with Holden, Paxton, Barre and Worcester. From Worcester, I-190, I-290 and the Mass Pike connect to the rest of New England, and Union Station provides MBTA commuter rail to Boston and Amtrak service.
Parks and recreation
Rutland State Park and the Mass Central Rail Trail offer swimming, paddling, hiking and biking. Ponds around town support fishing and boating, and Moore State Park in Paxton and Wachusett Mountain to the north are both short drives away. Winter brings cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on the same trails.
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What our clients say
I had the absolute pleasure of working with John Dolan and Dolan O’Rourke Real Estate Services while selling my mother’s home. We were going through an extremely difficult transition. We were both unfamiliar with the process of selling a home. From day one, John made himself readily available and kindly explained every part of the process to my mother, always making sure she understood each detail. His knowledge and expertise goes far and above what we expected. His constant communication never left us guessing – we felt very involved in every part of the process. I was caring for my mother on my own and he did everything in his power to ease the burden of selling her property. John knew I had great anxiety over our difficult situation and would always tell me not to worry. He always found a resolution to every bump in the road- and now I am finally worry free! John made us feel cared for and safe. We cannot thank him enough for his hard work. He helped us find a deal that we never could’ve imagined and changed our life for the better!
John was amazing with helping us in our home buying journey! His knowledge and patience made things very easy for us as first time home buyers. I highly recommend John to anyone who wants professionalism and someone who’s gonna get the job done! Thanks John!
We worked with John of Dolan O’Rourke Real Estate Services to purchase our first home in the Greater Boston area. As first time home buyers, John invested a lot of time early on to educate us about what to expect and strategies to consider. Throughout the process John had great communication, listening and advice as we navigated a challenging market. John was approachable, knowledgeable and always fun to be around as we looked at numerous houses, and helped us shape our conversations to really dial in to what we were looking for. We would love to recommend John for future real estate services and are so appreciative of his hard work.
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