Homes for sale in Wilbraham as interest grows for affordable housing

WILBRAHAM, Mass. (WWLP) - Wilbraham was named a top "hottest ZIP code" for 2025 by Realtor.com.

In Massachusetts, single-family home sales in July were up 3.1% over the same period in 2024, and the median single-family home sale price so far in 2025 has increased 1.6% year-over-year to $620,000, The Warren Group reported. They say that could be a favorable sign for homebuyers.

As of August 7, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is the lowest it's been all year at 6.63%, according to data from Freddie Mac compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

Wilbraham's zip code 01095 is ranked 13th in Realtor.com's report, highlighting the town's appeal amid nationwide trends of slower home sales. The town's affordable housing market, coupled with remote work opportunities and virtual