South Chelmsford, Chelmsford
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The Town of Chelmsford is a suburban industrial town located in the Merrimack Valley. The community had a slow start since much of its present area was contained in a so-called Praying Town, established as a preserve for Christianized Indians in 1653. But fresh water fishing, access to abundant fish runs in Merrimack and Concord, and good agricultural lands along its rivers attracted residents and there was rapid growth in the community after the eighteenth century annexation of the Indian lands. (The native inhabitants of the Praying Town had been deported during King Philip's War and few returned.)
Chelmsford was a community of agriculture and grazing, with dairying and orchards as specialties. There was some lumbering, and a series of small operations such as grist mills, lime quarries, and brick yards. In the 19th century, machine shops, match makers and a granite quarry which supplied the material for Quincy Market, operated in Chelmsford. The foreign-born population of the town was mostly from Ireland.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
36 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
56 |
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8th Grade Math: |
61 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
58 |
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8th Grade Science: |
32 |
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4th Grade Math: |
22 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
19 |
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Spending/Student:
$7,196
Average SAT scores:
1581
Student/Teacher Ratios:
15.2 to 1
Community
Population:34,128 Median Income in town: $90,270 Population Density: (people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 18 / 1,000
Violent: 1.7 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
7
/ 1
/ 0
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $330,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $361,950
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -10%
Avg single family tax bill:
$4,966
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
N/A
Subway info:
N/A
Bus lines:
N/A
Miles to Boston:
34
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
39
Rail time to Boston:
N/A
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$319,900
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Newly renovated 3 bedroom ranch in quiet family neighborhood with short access to Rt 3/495. Beautiful large lot (22,632 sq ft) with mature plantings. New 200 amp, roof, floors, new windows, doors and hardware. Updated kitchen. All within the last 3 years. Driveway for 4 cars(4yrs old) and two sheds. Full basement with large family room on one side and storage room/ w/closet can be converted to an office or a guestroom. OPEN HOUSE 5/26 12-2 Great location in the perfect neighborhood!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$418,900
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This home is for entertaining and enjoyment! Fabulous location one of the best neighborhoods ~ This sprawling Hawthorne Ranch has 9 spacious rooms 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths including a Master Bath, Large Family Room w/Gas Fireplace, 2 Car Garage. Come enjoy the summer by the Inground Pool! Updates include: Roof, Windows, 200amp elec, Furnace, Central A/C, Kitchen with Maple Cabinets the layout is open and inviting. Bonus Sunroom off the Fireplaced Family overlooking the fenced yard and patio.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$145,000
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Absolute top condition condo home at Fox Hunt! So many tasteful, & important renovations in this top floor/corner unit. Kit. has new cabs, stone ctrs., sink, stove, disposal, floor & lighting. Andersen slider in 2011 to private deck with pretty view. Master features new ceiling fan w/remote + new windows. Custom window blinds. Bath upgraded with custom shower, vanity, lighting & floor. Heating system & HW new, too! Fresh paint. Only 1 mi to Ctr/ Rts 3/495. Pet-friendly. Ready to be yours now.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$349,900
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Priced to sell, this home will not last long! Lovely Dutch Gambrel features a list of updates and improvements, including: A new 275 sq. ft. deck, refinished HW floors down, all new carpets upstairs, entire interior re-painted, kitchen updated with new backsplash and stainless steel appliances, complete rehab of bathroom, new doors throughout, etc., etc. All within the last 3-4 years. 4 BR, 2 BA with fireplaced LR and great kitchen. Just a short walk to Heart Pond and Freeman Bike Trail.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$369,000
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WOW! Homes like this don't come on often! A beautiful, airy & bright home with a "to die for" yard on desirable Robin Hill. Move in and start enjoying life, play games on your huge flat backyard & relax in your inground pool. A welcoming Great Room with walls of sliders provide great views of the yard & deck. Entertain in your updated kitchen and open concept DR/LR. New roof, updated furnace, C/A and tons of extras! Plenty of storage & room for a 2nd bath.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$369,900
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South Chelmsford-Byam School neighborhood. Main level just been painted: walls,ceilings,trim,new inter'r doors, plus hardwd flrs are gleaming-just refinished! 24' Great Room is captivating w/ large deck. Finished lower level has Familyrm and Recroom w/ new carpeting and recent paint plus full size Laundryrm, full Bath; and garage. Roof is 5yrs;hot wtr tank new. Close to bike path, Byam School, Hart Pond beach. Private back yard.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$414,900
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Charming Hicks-built Colonial on .95 acre in one of Chelmsford's most popular neighborhoods. This well cared for property has gleaming hardwood floors, spacious living room and dining room, sunny kitchen open to the large family room with fireplace. There is a full bath on the 1st floor, mud room & 2-car garage. Upstairs are 4 spacious bedrooms, an updated full bath and walk-in storage room for possible expansion. New windows, new deck, new Hot Water heater. Easy access to bike & walk trails
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$439,000
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Beautiful, Contemporary Raised Ranch in desirable S. Chelmsford. Eat-in kitchen features maple cabinets, granite counters, new GE stainless steel appliances and slider overlooking wooded back yard. Cathedral ceilings in dining room and master bedroom. Granite counters in all baths. Large open family room great for entertaining. First floor bedroom with separate entrance could be used for in-laws or office. Enormous over-sized 2.5 car garage with storage. Close to Hart Pond, bike trail, shopping.
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