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Westborough Real Estate Overview
Westborough Real Estate Overview
Westborough Community Summary
Westborough draws history form the Colonial times, and is known as "the Hundredth Town" because in 1717 it was the hundredth to incorporate in the Commonwealth. From its agricultural beginnings, Westborough has morphed to a destination for many high tech business and manufactures. The town is a short 12 miles to Worcester and is conveniently located along Mass Pick, Route 495 and route 9. Westborough prides itself on excellent schools, an array of public services, and access to many recreational opportunities found on lakes, forest preserves, ball fields and playgrounds.
Westborough Real Estate Facts
Average List Price - $369,900
Average Sale Price - $379,900
Population 19,000
Westborough Real Estate Tax Rate $18.24/1000
Westborough Schools & Education
Sitting on 30 acres in central Westborough, a 2001 renovation and expansion to Westborough High School added a new library, gymnasiums, auditorium, and music wing. Westborough Public Schools include Gibbons Middle School and four elementary schools: Hastings, Fales, Mill Pond, and Armstrong that celebrated its 50th birthday in 2002. Every school child has studied Westborough native son Eli Whitney. Perhaps in these schools they will also be inspired to invent.
Westborough also has private preschool-kindergarten options at the Ebridge Montessori School, Children's World Learning Center School, and Next Generation Children's Center School.
Kid & Family in Westborough
Active recreation programs include seasonal programming and the Free Throw Championship. Kids will enjoy fishing and hiking at Minuteman Park or a visit to pet-friendly Bay Street Green and its playground. Older children may join the local Emergency Service Squad Explorer Post, an honored auxiliary to the Westborough Fire Department. The Westborough Newcomers Club organizes children's playgroups, family barbecues, and special events like craft groups and wine tastings.
Westborough Dining & Shopping
The Westborough Shopping Center mixes national stores HomeGoods, Marshalls, and Staples with local retail stores the Tatnuck Bookseller, Definitely Wendy, and Pro Filo Day Spa. Westborough supports local chain restaurants the Chateau, Il Forno, and Piccadilly Pub. Other Westborough stand-outs are the 1790 Restaurant & Tavern, a classic New England setting; Arturos Ristorante, a neighborhood trattoria; Chengdu Restaurant, serving Szechuan and Mandarin cuisine; and Sapporo Korean Barbecue and Sushi.
Westborough Community, Culture, Recreation
Westborough offers residents extensive public services including the Westborough Town Library with its wide range of programs, weekly Wowbrary service, home delivery for the infirm, and Westborough Room to preserve town history. The Haskell Recreation Area, Lake Chauncy, and Walking Trails are some of the links of Westborough's open space joined together by a planned network of trails to form the Westborough Charm Bracelet. The Westborough Community Land Trust, a private non-profit organization, has preserved more than 160 acres of land.
The irresistible charm of the Westborough Community Chorus, the annual tree lighting at The Festival of Lights, and the Fishing Challenge during the Westborough Spring Festival show this community's spirit.
The Commute from Westborough
Easy highway access and a local commuter rail station ease the commute to allow an average commute time under a half hour.
Resources & Links
www.town.westborough.ma.us/Public_Documents/index
www.westborough.ma.schoolwebpages.com