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Ashland Real Estate Overview
Ashland Real Estate Overview
Ashland Community Summary
This classic New England town lies southwest of Framingham and north of Holliston. Relatively small in size, at 13 square miles, Ashland is often cited as a tight knit residential community. The town has greater land access and many newer homes by custom builders can be found here. Additionally, because Ashland is afield from Boston, the real estate dollar will stretch further in this suburban community. Real estate in Ashland is buoyed by a commitment to education – and in 2008 the town was a silver medal “best high school” winner in US News and World report. The downtown area has an old time feel complete with an old time train station shops and restaurants.
Ashland Real Estate Facts
Average List Price - $309,000
Average Sale Price - $272,000
Population 16,000
Ashland Real Estate Tax Rate $15.21
Ashland Schools & Education
Pittaway, Warren, and Mindness comprise Ashland's public elementary schools. Technology integration efforts are underway at Ashland Middle School where teachers use wikis and online programs to enhance their teaching methods. Ashland High School is a 2008 silver medal winner in U.S. News & World Report's list of America's Best High Schools.
Privately, the Pincushion Hill Montessori School serves students from preschool through grade 4. Metrowest Christian Academy teaches pre-kindergarten through grade 5.
Kids & Family in Ashland
September brings Ashland Day, a classic American town festival with a pie-eating contest and bicycle parade. The Ashland Recreation Department's expanding group of services includes family trips, a ski & board program, after school and summer day programs, and art and music. Mothers connect through the MOMS Club of Ashland with opportunities for playgroups, community service, and moms and munchkins meetings.
Ashland Dining & Shopping
An array of dining options in Ashland includes Stone's Public House Gastropub – the building that houses Stone’s is said to be haunted and was even featured on a cable network edition of Ghost hunters. The Stone House has an old time pub feel and is a lovely place to warm your feet by the fire in winter, or sit outside on their patio in spring and summer. Other dining options include, Fusion Cuisine serving Asian variety in a modern setting, Dosa Temple offering South Indian cuisine, The Oregon Club, a "legendary speakeasy and restaurant" serving affordable old school steaks and chops, and Cherry Blossom serving a Chinese menu.
Shopping in Ashland is an eclectic experience ranging from the practicality of Rite Aid to the unique Linda's Lovely Dolls and Backyard Birdwatchers Country Store. Fulfill your shopping needs at August Ceramics, Way Specialty Gift Shop, Barry's First, a clothing store, and Simply Perfect for clothes and accessories.
More dining options and substantial shopping opportunities are easily available in nearby Framingham and Natick.
Ashland Community, Culture, Recreation
The newly added ice skating rink at Stone Park ensures good winter use of public space. In the summer, the 470 acres of Ashland State Park are alive with cyclists, swimmers, boaters, and picnickers.
Ashland residents can take advantage of a full range of sports opportunities including baseball, basketball, football, cheerleading, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, and softball. Although the Boston marathon no longer starts in Ashland, residents still cheer runners as they race through town.
Looking for a quieter pursuit? Head over to the recently renovated and expanded library or check out the Ashland Community Gardens at Stone Park.
The Commute from Ashland
Ashland commute times average roughly 30 minutes with drivers accessing nearby Route 90 or 495. MBTA commuter rail service to Boston is available directly from Ashland. The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority provides local bus service.
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