Rockland, Plymouth County, MA
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Rockland single family homes are selling fast right now, in a median of 21 days at 102.0% of the final list price, for a median price of $600,000 (Source: MLS PIN, as of 11/6/2026). Rockland condos sold in a median of 23 days at 100.0% of the final list price, for a median price of $470,000 (Source: MLS PIN, as of 11/6/2026). I’m John Fortes, and I look at your Rockland home the way a builder would.
Last updated: 11/12/2026
Or find your next home in Rockland. I look at every house the way a builder would. I keep my listings to 6 to 8 at a time, so you work with me.
Selling a home in Rockland
Rockland was part of Abington until it became its own town in 1874, and it was named for its rocky ground. Shoe factories once filled the town, and the Lower Union Street Historic District still shows that past. Buyers come for town sewer and quick access to Routes 123 and 139.
I’m John Fortes, a real estate agent with RE/MAX Synergy, and I help Rockland owners sell their homes. I walk the house, check the sewer and water details for your address, and lay out a clear plan. You can learn more about how I work on my South Shore home selling page.
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Neighborhoods and areas
Rockland is a compact town, with Union Street and the town center at its heart. Older Capes, colonials and some multi-family homes from the shoe-making years sit close together near the center, on lots smaller than in a rural town. Homes near the center and on quieter side streets sell differently, so I price from sales close to yours.
Studleys Pond, which many locals call Reeds Pond, sits in town, and Accord Pond touches the Hingham and Norwell lines. Part of the old Old Colony rail bed, with the rails removed, is used for walking and biking. Rockland has no ocean beach.
Rockland homes get town water from the Abington and Rockland Joint Water Works, a system the town shares with Abington. Most properties in Rockland are connected to town sewer, and the town runs its own wastewater treatment plant. Trash pickup is curbside, with recycling every other week.
Schools
Rockland Public Schools starts with the R. Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center for preschool and kindergarten. Phelps Elementary School serves grades 1 to 4, and John W. Rogers Middle School serves grades 5 to 8. Rockland Senior High School serves grades 9 to 12.
Commute
Rockland has no commuter rail station of its own. Kingston Line stations sit in neighboring Abington, Whitman and Hanson, and in South Weymouth. Weekday morning trains reach South Station in about 38 to 40 minutes from Abington and about 33 to 34 minutes from South Weymouth.
By car, Routes 123 and 139 cross Rockland. The modeled peak drive to Boston is about 47 minutes for roughly 17 miles.
Rockland market snapshot
These numbers come from MLS PIN, year to date as of 11/6/2026 (January 1 to November 6, 2026), median view.
Single family homes:
- Median sale price: $600,000
- Median days on market: 21
- Sale price to final list price: 102.0%
- Active listings: 20
- Closed sales so far this year: 113
Condos:
- Median sale price: $470,000
- Median days on market: 23
- Sale price to final list price: 100.0%
- Active listings: 20
- Closed sales so far this year: 35
What this means for you: Rockland single family homes are selling in about three weeks, and the median sale came in above the asking price. Condos sold in a little over three weeks, right at asking at the median. With 20 single family homes and 20 condos for sale at the time, a home that is priced and prepared well still stands out.
Reasons to sell in Rockland
The worry, then how I help.
Upsizing
You do not want to sell before the next house is set.
I map the dates so you are not stuck with two payments or nowhere to go.
A multi-family
Tenants may still be in the home, and you are ready to sell.
I follow the lease and the law, and I do not promise that a tenant will leave.
Needs work
The house needs work and you do not want to renovate first.
I price it as it stands, and that opinion is not a home inspection.
Inherited
You inherited a house and you are not sure what you can do yet.
I coordinate with your estate attorney, and I do not give legal advice.
A condo
Fees, reserves, or the rules can surprise a buyer.
I read those before we set a price.
Buy and sell
You need to sell one home and buy the next.
I put both dates on paper before we list.
How I help sellers
From the first call through closing, you deal with me.
Pricing
I price from recent sales and the repairs that pay you back, and this is my opinion, not an appraisal.
Prep
I give you a short prep list and introduce vendors that you hire and pay yourself.
Negotiation
I negotiate price, dates, and inspection terms, and I keep my list to 6 to 8 so I have the time.
Closing
A transaction coordinator keeps the file moving, and you still talk to me.
Buying in Rockland
Or find your next home in Rockland. Before you offer, I look at the roof, the foundation, and the systems. I bring trusted home inspectors and I walk through the inspection with you. I do not replace the inspector.
First home
You are buying your first home and you do not want to miss a costly problem.
I tell you what I see before you offer.
Multi-family
You need the building’s real condition, not a pitch.
I look at the roof, the systems, and the numbers before you offer.
The inspection
You want someone with you who can explain what the report means.
I bring trusted home inspectors and I walk through the inspection with you.
The trip to Boston
You work in Boston and you need the real trip, by train or by car.
I talk about the rail and the roads as facts, then I look at the house.
Rockland FAQ
How fast are homes selling in Rockland?
Rockland single family homes sold in a median of 21 days on market, and condos sold in a median of 23 days (Source: MLS PIN, year to date as of 11/6/2026). Speed still depends on price, condition and how a home is shown.
What is the median home price in Rockland?
The median single family sale price in Rockland is $600,000, and the median condo price is $470,000 (Source: MLS PIN, year to date as of 11/6/2026). Your home’s value depends on its size, lot, updates and street.
Is there a train station in Rockland?
No, Rockland has no commuter rail station, but Kingston Line trains stop in neighboring Abington, Whitman and Hanson (Source: MBTA Kingston Line schedule, mbta.com, read 11/1/2026). Weekday morning trains from Abington reach South Station in about 38 to 40 minutes.
Are Rockland homes on town sewer?
Yes, most Rockland properties are connected to town sewer, which the town treats at its own plant (Source: Town of Rockland Sewer page, rockland-ma.gov, read 11/1/2026). When you sell, you set up a final meter reading with the Joint Water Works, and the Sewer Department then sends a final sewer bill.
Are Rockland homes selling above asking price?
Yes, Rockland single family homes sold at a median of 102.0% of the final list price, and condos sold at 100.0% (Source: MLS PIN, year to date as of 11/6/2026). Strong offers still come from good pricing and a home that shows well.
What is the property tax rate in Rockland?
Rockland’s FY2026 tax rate is $13.87 per $1,000 of assessed value, with one rate for all property types (Source: Town of Rockland Tax Rates page and MA DLS Tax Rates by Class, read 11/1/2026). That is up from $13.67 in FY2025, and you can check your own bill on the Rockland tax rates page.
Where does Rockland’s town water come from?
Rockland’s town water comes from the Abington and Rockland Joint Water Works, which runs treatment plants in Rockland, Abington and Pembroke (Source: Abington/Rockland Joint Water Works, rockland-ma.gov, read 11/1/2026). The same system also serves Abington.
What public schools serve Rockland?
Rockland Public Schools has four schools: the R. Stewart Esten Early Childhood Center, Phelps Elementary, John W. Rogers Middle School and Rockland Senior High School (Source: Massachusetts DESE school profiles, 2025-26, checked 11/1/2026). Each school’s own page has current details.
Who provides electricity and natural gas in Rockland?
National Grid provides electricity in Rockland, and Boston Gas Company, part of National Grid, holds the town’s natural gas franchise (Source: MassDOT utilities list and Massachusetts DPU gas franchise list, via South Shore Town Guide, checked 10/22/2026). Gas lines do not reach every street, so I check service for your address.
Nearby towns
Thinking about the towns around Rockland? See my pages for Weymouth, Hingham, Norwell, Hanover, Hanson, Whitman and Abington. You can also read about selling across the area on my South Shore home selling page.
See homes sold for $1 million and up across the towns I cover.
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