Norfolk County · Massachusetts
Canton, MA Homes for Sale & Real Estate
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Canton lies south of Boston where Interstates 93 and 95 meet, with the Blue Hills Reservation covering much of its northern end. The town center sits around Washington Street, near the stone arches of the Canton Viaduct, an early railroad bridge still in use. Paul Revere once operated a copper rolling mill here, and the Neponset River shaped Canton’s industrial history.
Homes in Canton include older colonials and Victorians near the center, capes and ranches in the postwar neighborhoods, newer colonials in subdivisions and several condominium communities. Lot sizes vary widely across town. Dolan O’Rourke’s agents can help buyers compare Canton’s neighborhoods and help sellers prepare their homes and set a well-supported price.
Living in Canton
Blue Hills Reservation
The Blue Hills cover the north end of town, with Ponkapoag Pond, trails and the Blue Hills Ski Area all within Canton.
Canton Viaduct
This granite railroad viaduct from the 1830s still carries trains over the Neponset River and remains a striking local landmark.
Paul Revere Heritage
Paul Revere’s copper rolling mill once stood in Canton, and the town marks the site and its role in early American industry.
Commuter rail stations
Providence and Stoughton Line trains stop at Canton Junction and Canton Center, and Route 128 station sits just over the line in Westwood.
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Getting around
Interstates 93 and 95 meet in Canton, with Route 138 running north to south. Commuter rail stops at Canton Junction and Canton Center with trains to Boston’s South Station, and Route 128 station nearby adds Amtrak service toward Providence and New York.
Parks and recreation
Ponkapoag Pond and its boardwalk, the Blue Hills Ski Area and miles of reservation trails are close at hand. Reservoir Pond and the Neponset River offer more water, and the Ponkapoag Golf Course provides public golf at the edge of the Blue Hills.
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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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