Eviction leads in Plymouth County, MA: where to find landlords in a mostly owner-occupied county
Plymouth County, on Massachusetts’ South Shore, has about 535,000 residents, a median home value near $556,000 and a median household income around $114,000 in recent Census estimates. About 78% of homes are owner-occupied and about 75% are single-unit, so rentals are concentrated in a few places.
Brockton is the county’s main rental market, with many two-family homes and small landlords. Bridgewater has student rentals near the state university, and coastal towns such as Wareham and Mattapoisett have seasonal homes. Plymouth County registry of deeds searches top 8,000 a month, and eviction filings point to the owners most likely to sell. This guide explains the market and shows how to work eviction leads fairly.
How Massachusetts evictions work in Plymouth County
This is a general overview, not legal advice. Massachusetts procedures are detailed and can change. Landlords should consult a Massachusetts attorney before acting. Many South Shore landlords are accidental: owners who kept a first home or inherited a family house, and who never planned on going to court.
Notice to quit
Most cases begin with a written notice to quit. For unpaid rent, tenants often have a right to cure within set limits.
- Notice to quit
- Right to cure
Small notice errors can restart a case.
Housing Court summary process
Plymouth County cases are generally heard in the Southeast session of the Housing Court. Tenants can raise defenses tied to property conditions, and mediation is common.
- Summary process
- Mediation
Fix code issues before filing when possible.
Vacation and winter rentals
In coastal towns, some homes rent seasonally or on short-term platforms. Different rules can apply to short stays, and local bylaws may regulate them.
- Seasonal rentals
- Local bylaws
Check the rental type and town rules.
Lead paint and fair dealing
Massachusetts requires lead hazard removal in pre-1978 rentals when a child under six lives there. Investors should respect tenants’ rights, deal honestly with landlords and follow federal and Massachusetts rules for calls and texts.
Fair dealing protects everyone and your reputation.
Questions to ask a Plymouth County landlord
- 1Is the rental year-round or seasonal?
- 2How many units are in the building?
- 3Is there a lead compliance letter?
- 4Is the eviction finished or pending?
- 5Would you sell with a tenant in place?
- 6What do you need to walk away with?
What Plymouth County buyers, renters and landlords search for
The Plymouth County registry of deeds draws about 8,100 searches a month. Homes for sale in Plymouth draw about 3,600.
South Shore towns draw buyers
Marshfield draws about 1,600 searches a month, Bridgewater about 1,300 and Rockland about 1,000.
Brockton has rental demand
Apartments for rent in Brockton draw about 480 searches a month, more than homes for sale there.
Coastal and inland towns stay steady
Hingham and Middleboro draw about 720 each and Wareham about 480.
- 1Plymouth County registry of deedsAbout 8,100
- 2Homes for sale Plymouth MAAbout 3,600
- 3Homes for sale Marshfield MAAbout 1,600
- 4Homes for sale Bridgewater MAAbout 1,300
- 5Homes for sale Rockland MAAbout 1,000
- 6Homes for sale Hingham MAAbout 720
- 7Homes for sale Middleboro MAAbout 720
- 8Apartments for rent Brockton MAAbout 480
How investors can use this data
Turn filings into fair offers:
Search volumes are approximate. Figures are recent monthly estimates and change over time. Use them to understand interest, not as exact counts.
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Plymouth County ZIP codes for eviction leads
Recent Census estimates show medians from about $392,000 to about $1.13 million across these ZIPs.
Hingham 02043, Duxbury 02332 and Norwell 02061
Medians near $866,000 to $1.13 million and owner-occupancy near 81% to 92%, with very few rentals.
Hanover 02339, Kingston 02364 and Pembroke 02359
Medians near $587,000 to $755,000 and owner-occupancy near 81% to 90%.
Plymouth 02360 and Bridgewater 02324
Medians near $527,000 to $534,000 and owner-occupancy near 76% to 79%, with seasonal homes and student rentals.
Abington 02351, Rockland 02370 and Whitman 02382
Medians near $473,000 to $540,000 and owner-occupancy near 71% to 76%, with some two-family homes.
Wareham 02571, East Wareham 02538 and Middleboro 02346
Medians near $392,000 to $469,000, with vacancy in Wareham near 16% from seasonal homes.
Brockton 02301 and 02302
Medians near $425,000 to $449,000 and owner-occupancy near 50% to 71%, the county’s main rental market.
ZIP medians are recent Census estimates. Use recent sales to set every offer.
How to work Plymouth County eviction leads
- 1
Pull new filings regularly
Match Housing Court filings to property records, focusing on Brockton multi-families and single rentals in the suburbs.
- 2
Research before you reach out
Confirm ownership, liens, rents, lead compliance, seasonal use and whether the case is finished or pending.
- 3
Follow up with care
Use mail and compliant calls and texts. Scrub numbers against do-not-call lists, get consent where required and never interfere with a case or contact tenants about it.
Checklist
- Verify ownership
- Check case status
- Review the lease
- Check lead compliance
- Inspect the property
- Get legal advice
See also eviction leads in Bristol County and eviction leads in Norfolk County.
Plymouth County in numbers
Plymouth County has about 535,000 residents, a median home value near $556,000 and a median household income around $114,000 in recent Census estimates, with about 78% of homes owner-occupied, about 75% single-unit homes and vacancy near 7%.
Healthcare, education, retail and Boston commuters support demand.
Commuter rail lines connect Brockton, Bridgewater, Plymouth and other towns to Boston.
Coastal towns have seasonal homes, which raise vacancy figures.
Many rentals predate 1978, so Massachusetts lead paint rules often apply.
- Ignore seasonal rentals
- Skip lease review
- Cold-call without scrubbing
- Confirm rental type
- Read every lease
- Follow call and text rules
Related resources
Running the numbers on a Brockton two-family after an eviction
Run the numbers before you make an offer. Two-family homes after an eviction may need work in both units, plus lead and code compliance. Start with the after-repair value for similar buildings, then subtract the purchase price, repairs and holding and selling costs.
Profit = After-repair value − Purchase + repairs + holding and selling costs
All figures are illustrative. Local costs vary widely.
Commuter rail helps. Brockton’s stations draw buyers priced out of closer-in suburbs, which supports demand for renovated two-family homes.
Two units, two kitchens
Repairs cost more than on a single-family home.
Lead work is common
Get a lead inspection early.
Time costs money
Court timelines raise holding costs.
Track your results
Measure cost per deal by town.
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Eviction leads in Plymouth County, MA: FAQ
Short general answers. This is not legal advice. Tap a question to open it.
QWhere are most rentals?Yes
Brockton, with smaller numbers in Bridgewater and the coastal towns.
QWhich court hears these cases?
Generally the Southeast session of the Massachusetts Housing Court.
QDo seasonal rentals follow the same rules?
Not always. Short stays may be treated differently.
QCan I call and text landlords?Yes
Only within federal and Massachusetts rules. Scrub lists and get consent where required.
QWhich ZIP has the highest median?
Hingham, 02043, at about $1.13 million.
QDo leases end when a property sells?
Generally no. Buyers usually take the property subject to existing leases.
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Reach Plymouth County landlords first
In a mostly owner-occupied county, eviction filings show exactly where the small landlords are and which may be ready to sell. Investors who approach owners with fair offers and respect for tenants find deals others miss.
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