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Charlton

Incorporated in 1755 and located in the Commonwealth's south-central quadrant, the Town of Charlton is 50 miles or less from five major New England cities; Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Hartford and Providence.

The town's history includes James Capen Adams (1807-1860), better known as "Grizzly" Adams, one of the last of the mountain men. When he headed west in 1852, Adams was a discontented 45-year-old cobbler. During his eight years in the Rockies, he became a friend and slayer of grizzly bears. He survived several hand-to-fang encounters and did a successful tour with P.T. Barnum. He died with his boots on and is buried in the Old Burying Ground in Charlton. His headstone, a carved relief of the buckskin-clad "Grizzly", was ordered by Barnum himself. The cemetery, now known as the Bay Path Cemetery, also contains three photographic stones, headstones with small glass-covered niches in which were placed daguerreotypes of the deceased. Once the vogue, few of these curious stones now remain.

On Charlton Common is a memorial to Dr. William Thomas Green Morton (1819-1868), the man whose experiments with ether first made anesthesia possible during surgical operations. Working with a dentist, Dr. Morton made the first extractions of the deep roots of teeth using ether in 1846 and one month later performed a major operation at the Massachusetts General Hospital with an etherized patient.

Easy access to major highways such as I-90, I-84, I-290 and I-395, as well as Charlton's abundant available land, have changed the size and character of the town in the last decade from wholly rural to rural/residential.

School System Info

MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:

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Spending/Student:

Average SAT scores:

1546

Student/Teacher Ratios:

N/A to 1

Community

Population:12,576 Median Income in town: $88,054 Population Density:
(people per square mile)

296

Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):

Property: 9.3 / 1,000
Violent: 1.9 / 1,000

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 65 / 4 / 0

Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year:

$242,775

Median home price 5 yrs ago:

$323,700

% change since last year:

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% change since 5 years ago:

-33%

Avg single family tax bill:

$2,665

Transportation

Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)

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	TYPE: Land PRICE: $75,000	4 acre lot abuts acres of conservation land. Approved 4 BR septic design in hand. It is the last lot left in small Cul-de-sac. Build to suit, your plans or ours. Near Char/Dudley line. Lots are sprawling & abut wooded area in back that will be set aside into conservation/open space. Very close to Shep. Hill & Charlton schools. Quiet area with nice homes. Underground utilities. The lot is fairly level but may be possible to have a walk out basement if you wish. Owner can quote excavation.
	TYPE: Single Family PRICE: $69,500	Set on over an acre lot zoned CB. there are lots of potential. Perfect area to start a business. Property being sold in As-Is condition. Some mold and missing pipes in basement
	TYPE: Single Family PRICE: $185,000	Charming well built home with large rooms to enjoy....combination living -dining rooms across front of house....office or play room, country kitchen with access to large wrap around deck. Second floor has two large bedrooms and half bath. Almost 3/4 acre lot ....with invisible dog fence.......plus 2 car garage ..currently used as a workshop. Vinyl siding and recent roof provides easy maintenance exterior. Easy access to Rt 20 and commuter roads.
	TYPE: Single Family PRICE: $219,998	This young colonial has tons to offer on 1.5 acres. From the moment you open the door you are greeted w/warm hardwood floors thru out the entire first floor. Lovely open floor plan. The cabinet packed kitchen has large island for additional counter space. It opens to an inviting dining area w/fireplace and sliding glass doors to the deck. Half walls w/ columns invite you into the living room area. Master bedroom has large master bath. All this w/a two car garage.
	TYPE: Single Family PRICE: $124,500	COME FALL IN LOVE & MAKE THIS HOUSE A HOME! NEED MORE ROOM? THE LOWER LEVEL IS PERFECT FOR A 4TH BEDROOM OR GAME ROOM! YOU'LL LOVE THE LARGE LIVING ROOM GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING, LG YARD & SHED FOR EXTRA STORAGE, WONDERFUL SUN RM, NUGGET POND DIRECTLY ACROSS THE ST. GOOD SIZE BEDRMS, NOT MUCH TO DO HERE BUT MOVE IN AND MAKE IT YOUR OWN! GET IT BEFORE IT'S GONE! MAX HOME, MINI PRICE! SOLD AS IS, CALL NOW THIS WON'T LAST!
	TYPE: Single Family PRICE: $269,000	Huge potential in this home. . .spacious, hardwoods throughout, large solarium, front to back living room with sliders, great room with cathedral ceilings and oversized windows. Recently painted inside, but needs TLC. Great for the handman with vision. . .great backyard with inground pool, patio, deck and koi pond. Bring this home back to life!
	TYPE: Land PRICE: $69,900	Nice building lot in desirable location. Percs and survey in progress. More lots available. Call today - Beat the Spring rush. Your builder or ours.
	TYPE: Land PRICE: $69,900	Nice building lot in desirable location. Percs and survey in progress. More lots available. Call today - Beat the Spring rush. Your builder or ours.
	TYPE: Land PRICE: $69,900	Nice building lot in desirable location. Percs and survey in progress. More lots available. Call today - Beat the Spring rush. Your builder or ours.
	TYPE: Land PRICE: $69,900	Nice building lot in desirable location. Percs and survey in progress. More lots available. Call today - Beat the Spring rush. Your builder or ours.
	TYPE: Land PRICE: $69,900	Nice building lot in desirable location. Percs and survey in progress. More lots available. Call today - Beat the Spring rush. Your builder or ours.
	TYPE: Land PRICE: $490,000	Possible 9 building lots in desirable location. Call today - Beat the Spring rush. Your builder or ours. Same as listing #71332177 without all percs, ANR approval and surveys done.
	TYPE: Land PRICE: $525,000	Possible 9 building lots in desirable location. Percs and survey in progress. Call today - Beat the Spring rush. Your builder or ours. Same as listing #71332176 with all percs, ANR approval and surveys done.
	TYPE: Land PRICE: $69,900	Nice building lot in desirable location. Percs and survey in progress. More lots available. Call today - Beat the Spring rush. Your builder or ours.
	TYPE: Land PRICE: $69,900	Nice building lot in desirable location. Percs and survey in progress. More lots available. Call today - Beat the Spring rush. Your builder or ours.
	TYPE: Land PRICE: $69,900	Nice building lot in desirable location. Percs and survey in progress. More lots available. Call today - Beat the Spring rush. Your builder or ours.
	TYPE: Land PRICE: $69,900	Nice building lot in desirable location. Percs and survey in progress. More lots available. Call today - Beat the Spring rush. Your builder or ours.
	TYPE: Single Family PRICE: $289,900	YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE THIS BIG, BEAUTIFUL HOME, THAT HAS BEEN RECENTLY UPDATED INSIDE & OUT. EVERYTHING HAS BEEN FINISHED FOR YOU TO MOVE RIGHT IN & ENJOY THE NEW GRANITE KITCHEN WITH CENTER ISLAND, MAPLE CABINETS & NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. THE BATHS HAVE BEEN UPDATED WITH NEW VANITIES & CERAMIC TILE FLRS. GLEAMING HARDWOODS ON 1ST FL & NEW CARPETS ON 2ND FL. THE 4.2 ACRE LOT ABUTS BUFFUM LAKE & IS PERFECT FOR NATURE LOVERS WHO ENJOY HORSE RIDING, HIKING OR SWIMMING. POTENTIAL INLAW IN LL
	TYPE: Single Family PRICE: $389,900	BREATHTAKING HOME! THIS IS THE SPRAWLING CONTEMPORARY-RANCH YOU'VE BEEN WISHING & SEARCHING FOR, NESTLED AT THE END OF A CUL-DE-SAC IN ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE NEIGHBORHOODS IN CHARLTON. YOU WILL TRULY FEEL LIKE ROYALTY IN THIS MAGNIFICENT HOME THAT WAS BUILT-TO-LAST WITH THE FINEST QUALITY & COMFORT IN MIND. ORIGINAL OWNERS HAVE PUT THEIR HEART & SOUL INTO DESIGNING & BUILDING THIS UNIQUE & AMAZING HOME. LONG LIST OF FEATURES YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS WILL LOVE!
	TYPE: Single Family PRICE: $309,900	Great family home with many desireable features including convenient mudroom off 2 car garage and fully applianced kitchen. Cherry Cabinets, Corian Counters, New lighting and faucet. Wood Burning Fireplace, Open concept with built-in book case in Living room. Crown moldings, chairail, Gleaming Hardwood floors, Oak Stairway, Master BR with 3/4 bath and 2 closets. Private tree lined yard and oversized Mahogany deck with a hot tub. Walk-out basement & Garden areas. Easy Rte 20 Access.