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The Town of Billerica is located 20 miles northwest of Boston and borders Lowell to the south. Incorporated in 1655, the town remained predominately agricultural until the mid-nineteenth century when a major mill complex was sited on the Concord River in North Billerica. Although a number of smaller industries grew up over the next 100 years, it wasn't until the 1950's that the present day industrial base was established. Today Billerica is a major regional employer and home to several high technology firms, many of which are offshoots of companies along Route 128 to the south.
Currently Billerica has close to 40,000 residents, having grown rapidly from 10,000 residents in 1950. The majority of homes are located within residential subdivisions, although significant older neighborhoods exist in the town center, North Billerica, Pinehurst and Nutting Lake.
The town is within minutes of Route 3 and Route 495, both major limited access highways. The town has bus and train service provided by the Lowell Regional Transit Authority and the MBTA at North Billerica. The remnants of the historic Middlesex Canal, an outmoded mode of transport, traverse the town north to south.
Two rivers pass through town. The Concord River is a major regional water feature while the Shawsheen River meanders through the southerly part of town. Billerica is also the site of the Middlesex House of Correction, a significant town employer.
Even though much of Billerica has been developed, there are still significant parcels of vacant land which lend a certain rural character to many areas of town.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
65 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
102 |
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8th Grade Math: |
89 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
106 |
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8th Grade Science: |
103 |
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4th Grade Math: |
194 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
113 |
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Spending/Student:
$6,447
Average SAT scores:
2036
Student/Teacher Ratios:
14.9 to 1
Community
Population:42,038 Median Income in town: $87,174 Population Density: (people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 10.8 / 1,000
Violent: 0.8 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
141
/ 49
/ 4
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $314,950
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $365,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -16%
Avg single family tax bill:
$3,780
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
North Billerica (Lowell Line)
Subway info:
subway
Bus lines:
bus
Miles to Boston:
25
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
32
Rail time to Boston:
43
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$340,000
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Seller says SELL! Wonderful gambrel in North Billerica situated at the end of a cul-de-sac. This home has been lovingly maintained and updated by the original owners. Many quality updates including roof, siding, exterior doors in 2002, kitchen with shaker style hickory cabinets in 1998, baths in 2008. 2 car garage with an x-large stall(built for boat storage and a heated workshop. All reasonable offers considered. No showing until first open house on June 2. Offers presented on June 6th at 12pm.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$339,900
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West Billerica and corner lot location for this 3 bedroom colonial with 2 full baths. Farmer's porch. Sunny foyer with large coat closet leads to the spacious living room with laminate flooring. Brand new counter tops in the kitchen with pantry closet. Laminate flooring in the formal dining room that offers a slider to the deck. 3/4 bath on the first floor. 3 bedrooms and full bath up. The master is very spacious and offers a walk-in closet. 1 car under, gas utilities, town water/sewer.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$267,500
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6 BR Raised Ranch that was being used as a two family. 3 BR's & full kitchen/bath on each level. Great neighborhood. Lots of potential here...Town Sewer at street. Seller will pay up to $500 for a home warranty for owner occupant buyer. Must be written into offer. No investor offers for first 15 DOM or until 6/9/12.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$430,000
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Extraordinary one of a kind multi level home in prime neighborhood offers many updates and a stunning open floor plan! 4 Bedrooms and 2.5 baths! Amazing master suite and huge fireplaced family room. Beautiful 1.3 acre lot of land with mature plantings. Kitchen has cathedral ceilings and skylights with island overlooking wide open living and dining room. Attached 3 season porch leading to a deck overlooking the back yard. Gas heating and central air! OPEN HOUSE 5/27 SUNDAY 230-4pm.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$369,900
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Young center entrance colonial w/2nd floor lakeviews! Flexible floor plan incl. formal living room & elegant dining room w/wainscoting....side to side upgraded kitchen w/peninsula overhang! Freshly painted w/upgraded cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, lighting fixtures, hardwood & tile! Front-back master bedroom incl. adjoining full bath with dual sinks & walk-in closet. Breakfast nook w/slider to new deck, updated landscaping & generous driveway for offst parking, gar. w/sep. entrance.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$399,900
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WOW! LOCATION! NEIGHBORHOOD....AND VALUE! Spectacular setting in sought after Flintlock Estates! This four-bedrm property offers the best of what every homeowner craves: Light & bright, completely renovated, open concept! Newer kitchen w/cherry, granite, center island, & SS appliances. Gleaming HW throughout. Newer roof, heating system, windows & jacuzzi bath! Central AC! LL finished w/additional kitchen, bath, livingrm, bedrm & separate entrance.....bring your in-laws!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$237,500
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Good sized colonial with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors and a 1-car detached garage. Needs some updating but worth it. Master bedroom with its' own bath on the first floor. Farmers porch, level lot and more! Subject to 3rd party approval with full loan forgiveness.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$314,900
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Move in condition beautiful Split Entry home located on a less traveled dead end road in East Billerica. This home offers clean efficient zero maintenance electric heat. There are gleaming hardwood floors throughout the main living level. The lower level family room offers a cozy place to escape with family or friends. During the winter months you may all gather around the wood stove. The garage area is complete with a separate work area. The oversized 22x27rear deck is perfect for entertaining.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$170,000
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~BARRETT FARMS~ Brand New Quality Built 'Affordable' TownHome by Premier Builder. Affordable Unit! Great Price! Great Location! Minutes to Train Station and Major Highways. Large Eat-In Kitchen w/ Stainless Steel Appliances & Slider Leading to Trex Deck. Laundry is Conveniently Located on the 2nd Floor. One Car Garage w/ Plenty of Storage. Still Time to Select Options to Customize Your HOME! Income Restrictions Apply. No Lottery Necessary...Apply...Qualify...Move into the HOME of Your Dreams!!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$125,000
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This house is habitable. With that being said, it may be best to tear the existing house down and start from scratch. The lot is zoned Village Residence which requires a minimum of 50 foot of frontage and a minimum 5,000 square foot lot in order to tear down and build new. According to the Building Department of the Town of Billerica, this lot fits both of those requirements. First open house, Sunday, May 27th, 12PM to 1PM.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$125,000
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This house is habitable. With that being said, it may be best to tear the existing house down and start from scratch. The lot is zoned Village Residence which requires a minimum of 50 foot of frontage and a minimum 5,000 square foot lot in order to tear down and build new. According to the Building Department of the Town of Billerica, this lot fits both of those requirements. First open house, Sunday, May 27th, 12PM to 1PM.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$369,900
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New Construction to be built. 3 Bedroom Split Gambrel, Still time to choose details to make this your Dream Home!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$389,900
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Wow! Stunning one of a kind & impeccably maintained Cape updates too numerous to list.Features:Gleaming hardwood & ceramic tiled floors, customized wood cabinetry & closets,stained glass window, french doors, recessed lighting, central air, upgraded kitchen, porcelain counter-tops & breakfast island. Impressive family room w/cathedral ceilings, skylights, ceiling fans.Sliders leading to wrap around upper decks w/views of lush lawn, gardens & waterfall. Garage & carport.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$339,900
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Twilight Open House Fri.5/25 4-6PM. Cape near Carlisle and Bedford line with updates too numerous to list. Features: Custom oak kitchen with recessed lighting,Corian cntrtops, compactor & wine fridge.Sliders to a 4 season " Champion" sun-room w/cathedral ceiling& skylights.Overlooks a serene and private backyard w/Jacuzzi hot tub to take your stress away.Ceramic- tiled floors, hardwd floors,Formal DR, & 2 full baths.Master BR suite w/skylights & dressing area. Central air, central vac and garag
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$142,000
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Spacious rooms, garage, deck, huge rear yard. Great oppurtunity for the experienced handy man or contractor. Convenient to shopping, schools, highways etc. No FHA financing. This property is eligible under seller?s First Look Program to owner occupants through 6/3/12. Submit documents in MLS with offer, P&S in 48 hours, certified funds only.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$329,000
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OLD & NEW BLEND Turn of the century home but with all of the amenities of todays. Updated kit with granite counter tops, all new appliances & tile flooring steps away from a new add on family room with french doors leading to an outside deck.Great fenced in back yard.Turn of the century DR with built ins lots of closets throughout the house.3 bedrooms upstairs 2 w/hardwood floors & a master bedroom suite with w/w carpeting, vaulted ceilings, whirlpool tub, shower and washer and dryer. A MUST SEE
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$429,900
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SUPERB Split Entry home, nicely situated in established neighborhood, this meticulously maintained home has many recent upgrades. Recently installed Harvey signature windows, vinyl siding in Cape Cod gray, large E/I kitchen, -SS appliances- with picture window and deck leading to professionally landscaped spacious yard. 2 full remodeled tiled bathrooms and laundry room, family room with brick fireplace/gas log, lovely private study, refinished hardwood floors and freshly painted interior.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$255,000
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Spacious, well maintained 4 bedroom home. Eat-in kitchen w/oak cabinets & ceramic flooring. Laminated wood flooring. Large living room & 1.5 baths. Town water & sewer. Gas utilities, 2 zone hot water baseboard heat & circuit breakers. Enclosed porch in rear. Fenced yard w/deck, patio & outbuilding w/electrical & used as game/entertainment room. Great for the kids or man town away form the house. Garage w/work shop & plenty of parking. Ditson School District, with the latest technologies.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$145,000
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Welcome to this gorgeous completely renovated condo in Plaza Place! Best view in building! Spend your mornings on the balcony overlooking a huge inground swim pool. Totally reno top to bottom includ upd kitch w/ custom cabinets & ceramic tile flr. Upd bathrm w/ceramic tile & newer tub surround. Brand new carpeting in bedrooms. Great sz master w/plenty of closet space. Upd wood flooring in livingrm & custom shelving in all closets for easy accessible storage, Upd windows & slider. Don't miss it!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$369,900
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Colonial in E. Billerica on Wilmington line, ready to move in. Updates include a new roof (2006), energy efficient windows (2007), high efficient furnace with hot water tank (2011), central air (2011), & 6 ft vinyl privacy fence (2011). Eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, 3 good sized bedrooms on 2nd level including master with large walk-in closet, & vinyl farmer?s porch with new floor. All this along with a large level vinyl fenced yard with patio & new utility shed to make this an ideal home!
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