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Houghton Pond

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Houghton Pond, Massachusetts

Houghton Pond real estate is a limited supply market for lake homes and land in Massachusetts.

There are typically very few lake homes for sale on Houghton Pond, and very few lots and land listings available.

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About Houghton Pond

Located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Houghton's Pond is a 24-acre pond located in Norfolk County, in the town of Milton, Massachusetts. Boston is only 16 miles north, perfect for a day trip!

The pond is only 17 miles away from Boston Logan International Airport and less than 4 miles away from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton.

When you get hungry and don't feel like cooking, grab a bite to eat in nearby Randolph, Massachusetts. Some restaurants to pick from here are Vincent's Asian Bistro Bar, Randolph Cafe, Boston Pizza Company, and Sweet Piglet Bakery + Cafe.

Life on the Water

Houghton's Pond is located within the Blue Hills Reservation, a 7,000-acre state park with lots to do.

The most popular activity on the pond is swimming at the beach! During the summer months, many locals and visitors from out of town come here to cool off. Lifeguards are on site from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. every day in July and August.

Fishing is also popular here! The lake is stocked with trout every spring and is the most sought-after species. Other kinds of fish you will find here are bass, sunfish, carp, golden shiner, perch, pickerel, and more!

Life off of the Water

Blue Hills is also home to miles of trails for hiking, biking, and cross country skiing during the winter!

Make your way through these trails to the top of Great Blue Hill, a 635-foot summit that offers those that brave the climb a view across the Boston metro area!

What's Nearby?

The Massachusetts coastline is less than 15 miles east. Many beaches are within this range, such as Wollaston Beach, George Lane Beach, and Wessagusset Beach.

There are many golf clubs/courses within 15 miles for those looking to hit the links! Some of the closest are Ponkapoag Golf Course, Blue Hill Country Club, The Cape Club of Sharon, and Granite Links.

Visit Boston

Boston is less than 30 minutes away from Houghton's Pond! This large metropolis offers plenty in the way of entertainment, food, and history!

Walk the Freedom Trail and get a sense of the coastal city’s revolutionary history. While you’re there, check out Boston’s museums like the Museum of Fine Arts, The John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum and Library, and the Institute of Contemporary Art.

Boston’s historic neighborhoods like North End and Little Italy offer breathtaking architecture and atmosphere.

There is no shortage of historic sites and monuments in Boston: Bunker Hill, Old North Church, and the Paul Revere House offer a glimpse into the lives that changed American History.

A Slice of Nature in the Big City

For those looking who want a slice of the lake home lifestyle but don't want to give up proximity to a large city, take a look at Houghton Pond. It may just be the location of your next lake home!

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