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Southborough Real Estate Overview
Southborough Real Estate Overview
Southborough Community Summary
Southborough is comprised of its three village areas Fayville, Southville, Cordaville and the Town Center. Cordaville is named after the Cordaville Cotton and Woolen Mill that made blankets for the Civil War. The real estate in Southborough falls in line with the town’s nearly 300 year old history with colonials, Victorians, newly modeled Capes and something for most real estate buyers. Southborough is a small town with a population hovering around 10,000 residents. With convenient access to route 9, route 495 and the Mass Pike, Southborough is directly located in the Metro West area.
Southborough Real Estate Facts
Average List Price - $598,000
Average Sale Price - $525,000
Population 10,000
Southborough Real Estate Tax Rate $15.58/1000
Southborough Schools & Education
Southborough students progress through each of the public schools: pre-kindergarten through grade 1 'Dol-finns' at the Finn School, grades 2 and 3 at Woodward, grades 4 and 5 at Neary, and 6 through 8 at Trottier. Students move on to the regionalized Northborough and Southborough Algonquin Regional high School, offering college preparatory, honors, and AP courses. The high school community works together to maintain a Serenity Garden Project in their courtyard. Southborough students additionally have the option of attending Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Southborough is home to the oldest junior boarding school in the U.S., the Fay School, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 9th grade. St. Mark's School offers a day and boarding high school program. NECC/New England Center for Children provides autism treatment and education.
Kids & Family in Southborough
The town recreation department's mission of "building a healthy community" starts with the youngest set, offering ball programs, swimming, and playgrounds. For older children, the town also offers skating and skiing programs. But, there's plenty of opportunity to play on your own schedule: the outdoor skating rink, the walking trails at Breakneck Hill, the playground at Fay Memorial Field, and acting lessons at Skyrise Children's Theater.
Southborough Dining & Shopping
Southborough restaurants offer a mix of chains and independents. Balance Quiznos, Dominos, and Cold Stone Creamery against Owen O'Leary's casual pub with its game room, the Southborough House of Pizza at atmospheric Firehouse Plaza, and Eros Gourmet Pizza and Deli. For a different taste, Southboro offers Tomasso Trattoria and Rose Garden's Chinese selections.
For a range of shopping options, take a short drive to nearby Marlborough or Framingham. In town, look to Southboro Jewelers, Fitzgerald's General Store, and English Gardens Florist.
Southborough Community, Culture, Recreation
A town known for reservoirs, Southborough offers outdoor recreational opportunities on the Sudbury Reservior Trail, Bay Path at Turenne Wildlife Habitat, the Fayville Dam, and Sudbury Reservoir Trail. The town Recreation Department programs for all ages include yoga, crafts, and golf. Check out the outdoor skating rink and Quinsigamond State Park.
For a lively night of theater, try The Southborough Players. For quiet meditation and retreat, visit Sacred Spaces. Celebrate Southborough on Heritage Day, an annual October event with scarecrows, pumpkins, a road race, and parade.
The Commute from Southborough
With easy highway access, the average one way commute from Southborough is 31 minutes. The MBTA commuter rail stops at Southborough Station.
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