The Developer

John Burns
Black Brook Realty

John has been one of the area’s most respected home builders for the last 25 years. He is a highly regarded builder of quality homes in the Metrowest area of Massachusetts and is a certified Green Building Professional with the National Association of Home Builders. He is a Massachusetts Licensed Construction Supervisor and has managed commercial, residential and condominium developments in ten different states for several lending institutions.

John has been instrumental in developing the following communities within Massachusetts:
  • Wood Hollow – Hopkinton, MA
  • Greystone Estates – Hopkinton, MA
  • Pinebrook – Hopkinton, MA
  • Blueberry Estates – Mendon, MA
  • Brierly Pond Village – Millbury, MA
  • Magnolia Farms – North Grafton, MA
  • The Villas at Pleasant Valley - Sutton, MA
  • Leland Hill Estates - Sutton, MA
  • Harvard Commons - Harvard, MA
“Giving back” has always been a cornerstone to John’s professional philosophy, and he has served on a multitude of boards and councils over his career. Some of these positions include:

  • Past Chairman and Director Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce
  • Past Chairman and Board Member Hopkinton Board of Assessors
  • Past Chairman and Director Hopkinton Education Foundation
  • Corporator Milford Regional Hospital
  • Chairman of Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation
  • Board of Directors for the Beacon Society of Boston
  • Past Board of Directors Strata Bank
  • Past Board of Trustees for Service Bank Corp., MHC
  • Past Corporator Strata Bank
  • Past Board of Directors Marathon Mortgage
  • Board of Trustees and President of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation (New England Chapter)

John has thrived in all types of real estate markets and has consistently made financially solvent decisions that have always kept his clients happy. He is thrilled to have the opportunity to take over where The Villas at Pleasant Valley left off and deliver above and beyond on what the project promises.
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The Villas at Pleasant Valley | 61 Clubhouse Way
Sutton, MA 01590
Phone: 508.865.1110