Northborough Real Estate Overview

Northborough Real Estate Overview

Northborough Community Summary

Northborough is fits into 19 square miles, is primarily residential but retains working farms and has a burgeoning research & development industrial park helped by the town's efforts to attract business. The town itself is deeply rooted in Colonial past, and the homes of Northborough retain this character.  Northborough is located along the most famous of Colonial roads – the Boston Post Road.  Also known as route 20, the Boston Post Road is the location of many local businesses and vital services.  Those who buy in Northborough should be confident they will be a part of a vibrant community rich in history, and independent in spirit. Northborough homes are very affordable and offer buyers a wide range of options, most of which boast large lots in an ideal suburban location. 

Northborough Facts

Average List Price -$359,900

Average Sale Price - $375,700

Population   15,000

Northborough Real Estate Tax Rate      $14.38

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Northborough Schools & Education

Northborough shares Algonquin Regional High School with Southborough. Northborough Public Schools comprise Melican Middle School and elementary schools Peaslee, Proctor, Lincoln Street, and Zeh where the Green Stripes program encourages responsible citizenry by environmental awareness.

Private school options include The Goddard School for preschool, Cornerstone Academy for grades K-6, and St. Bernadette's Catholic Elementary School serving grades preK-8.

Kids & Family in Northborough

Northborough enjoys two tremendous public resources that enhance family life, the library and Recreation and Parks Department. Following a 2009 renovation and expansion, the Northborough Free Library enjoys beautiful large open spaces with designated children's and teen rooms. The Rec. Dept. sponsors open playgroups, summer camp, Game Night, Kids Night Out, Lego engineering, swim lessons, and skating.

Northborough Dining & Shopping

Close to Worcester, Framingham, and Marlborough for shopping and dining options, Northborough has plenty of its own restaurants. For local flavor, try Romaine's American and southern cuisine and Northborough House of Pizza. Enjoy European flavors at Lazio Italian Grille & Bar and Guiseppe's Grill. The Yoong Tong Thai Restaurant, Yama Zakura Asian fusion restaurant, and Mikaku Japanese Restaurant bring the flavors of Asia to Northborough.

In December, the Holiday Shopping Trolley will take you stop to stop for local stores like Strut of Northborough, Moonstones, Jeannie's Book Emporium, Craftworks, and The Rose Purple.

Northborough Community, Culture, Recreation

A town built along historic Boston Post Road with a focus on living green, Northborough enjoys outdoor pursuits at Assabet Park, Mount Pisgah Area hiking trails, Juniper Hill Golf Course, and Cold Harbor Brook among others. The Recreation & Parks Department sponsors additional opportunities for community gardens, sports, and belly dancing. The town's active Senior Center offers lunch, companionship, and recreation, tai chi to cribbage.

Northborough residents celebrate Christmas with the Holiday Shopping Trolley, tree lighting, and caroling. January brings the elegant Annual Winter Ball at White Cliffs. White Cliffs was originally Daniel B. Wesson's, partner in Smith & Wesson's firearms, mansion. Reportedly, the mansion cost $300,00 to build in 1882.

The Commute from Northborough

The average commute from Northborough is about half an hour with easy access to Routes 290, 495, and 90. The commuter rail stops in nearby Westborough.

Resources & Links

www.town.northborough.ma.us/Pages/index

www.nsboro.k12.ma.us

www.northboroughlibrary.org/northborough

www.northboroughrecreation.com/info/default.aspx

www.northborough.com

www.wickedlocal.com/northborough

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