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The Town of Millis is a suburban industrial town in the Charles River Valley, incorporated in 1885. First settled in 1658, the first mill was built in town in 1662 on Bogestow Pond. The town's early economy was based largely on agriculture and grazing. King Philip's war destroyed every building in town except the fortified stone house built for protection. There were taverns, grist and sawmills serving the farming population in town after 1710, and the community remained a prosperous agricultural town throughout the century.
In the next century, the town's character changed with the two cotton mills established in 1805. One of these mills is reputed to have installed the first lace loom in America in 1818. Brickyards, organ and organ pipe factories, along with a paper mill and canning factory, in operation in 1837, joined the textile operations as significant town industries.
In modern times, however, all that remained of early industrial operations were Herman Shoes, Safe Pack Mills and the Cliquot Club ginger ale plant. Millis retains a significant number of bungalow-style houses as well as some Greek Revival and Italianate buildings.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
8 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
5 |
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8th Grade Math: |
62 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
35 |
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8th Grade Science: |
74 |
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4th Grade Math: |
70 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
104 |
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Spending/Student:
$6,820
Average SAT scores:
1513
Student/Teacher Ratios:
17.1 to 1
Community
Population:7,927 Median Income in town: $80,640 Population Density: (people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 5.4 / 1,000
Violent: 0.1 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
47
/ 12
/ 2
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $327,450
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $378,750
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -16%
Avg single family tax bill:
$4,733
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
Andover (Haverhill Line) Ballardvale (Haverhill Line)
Subway info:
N/A
Bus lines:
N/A
Miles to Boston:
31
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
50
Rail time to Boston:
45
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$359,900
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Large, bright, airy, contemporary home has so much open space for entertaining, hobbies, crafts, fitness, or whatever passion is your fancy. Main living level has recently updated kitchen overlooking back yard, cathedral ceiling family room and dining room. Upstairs is a master bedroom suite with loft presenlty set up as a nursery, walk-in closet and master bath. Dine out on your deck or soak in the hot tub overlooking esxpansive, wooded back yard. Huge garage has storage space and workshop.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$314,900
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Beautiful colonial in a great Village Green neighborhood...featuring hard wood floors in the first floor, three good size bedrooms, newly 440 sq ft of finished family /recreation room with tiles and electric heat in basement . Big kitchen with granite counter tops and steel appliances and eat in area, formal dining room and living room with gleaming hardwood floors in first floor..Close to major routes...A pleasure to show..A Great starter home with one car attached garage...!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$264,900
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NEEDS WORKS This property is CORPORATE OWNED, and therefore caution should be exercised by brokers and their clients during any entry and inspection of the premises." Property sold in "AS IS" condition with no warranties, guarantees or representations either expressed or implied by agent or broker being sold This property is eligible under the Seller's First Look Initiative through 6/1/12 INSURABLE TITLE ONLY! 1ST TIME BUYERS/OWNER OCCUPANTS WANTED!!!! BROKERS WELCOME HOME NEEDS WORK!!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$449,900
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New Construction. Set near the Medfield town line for easy commute this new custom built colonial is on a country road. Once part of the historic John Adams estate, this house lot is level and nicely treed. This wonderful floor plan offers a large front to back master suite and a delightfully spacious granite kitchen. Exceptional, experienced local builder. Final home of three homes, two others sold. All this and town water and sewer.The foundation poured 5/9/12 and home is under construction
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$229,900
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Quaint ranch w/ 1 car under garage. Great price point for first time buyers. New electrical service, some new paint and new gleaming hardwood floors! Sun room off kitchen. Private lot. Popular village street location. Nice backyard. Perfect for family gatherings. Great condo alternative. First Open House Sunday May 20 from 12:00 to 2:00pm. Great price for a great house. Come take a peek.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$429,900
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Fabulous 9 room, 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home on private 4 Acres w/walking Trails & Park like grounds. Entertain on the terraced Deck overlooking the oversized salt water inground heated Pool! Master Bedroom Suite has Vaulted Ceiling, WIC, Balcony to Deck & private Bath featuring Granite Vanity & tiled walk-in Rain Shower. Hardwood Floors, 2 Fireplaces, Kitchen w/brkfst Bar & 4 Season Room w/Bamboo Flooring. Second Bedroom has own full Bath w/Dressing Room. LL features Den & Playroom. 2 Car Garage!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$269,900
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Looking for a private setting? Situated on a 3.8 acre wooded lot with enough room for any backyard football game & summer BBQS. Hardwood flrs on main level will be refinished prior to closing, tile floor in full bath, Kitchen boasts updated appliances & plenty of storage space, slider to oversized screened porch, fireplaced living rm, freshly painted bedrooms in progress, large lower level Rec rm w/fireplace, barn w/electric and running water & more. Plumbing for lower level 1/2 bath.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$172,400
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Introducing the 16 unit Tuckerdale Condominium Development. This is one of the two remaining designated affordable units to be sold to applicants who fall within the following income and asset guidelines: Household size of 1- max income $45,500; 2-$52,000; 3-$58,500; 4-$65,000. Applicants must be first time homebuyers and/or not have owned a home in the last three years. Applications are being accepted on a "First Come First Serve" basis.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$319,000
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Beautiful Cape Cod home-Sunny Kitchen updated with maple cabinets/quartizite countertops - large peninsula with seating plus sep.dining area open to cathedral ceilinged FR overlooking spacious backyard. Formal, fireplaced LR with gleaming hardwoods. Main level Bedroom and full bath! Upstairs 3 bedrooms and another full bath. Finished bsmt great for kids space or media room. Brand new Roof/gutters, updated windows, refinished hrdwds. Private back yard!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$309,900
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Beautifully updated Cape boasts an open floor plan with lots of recessed lighting. Fireplaced family room with hardwood floors & French doors leading to multi-level deck. Awesome master bedroom with cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet & custom built-ins. Updated kitchen and bath with ceramic tile & decorative lighting. Newer roof, windows, heating system, electrical & much more. Wonderful in-town location! One of a kind, a must see home!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$218,000
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Nice and clean.... Move right in....... Hardwood in the living room, up the stairs and the upstairs landing. Beautifully finished basement with slider to patio... Warm colors.... Pergo (or Pergo-style) floor in fully finished Familyroom....Tile entry by Familyroom slider to private patio...... Small intimate condo complex on quiet street.....Owner is motivated to sell and has priced this townhouse $30,000 below the assessment.... Large Master bedroom closet.... Private Patio....HURRY.....
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$259,900
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House beautiful! Wonderfully updated 3 bedroom full basement home. Spacious newer eat-in kitchen with granite counters, newer bath & windows gorgeous hardwoods. Over-sized living room with fireplace and wood stove insert. Full unfinished basement with 2nd fireplace great for future family room.1 car garage. Large landscaped yard and garden area with deck; great for entertaining! Roof 2007. Close to 109, 115, and 16 short drive to Norfolk commuter rail.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$389,900
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This wonderful center entrance colonial is located on a picturesque country road in beautiful Millis. The 3-4 bedroom 1.5 bath home offers an open floor plan, gleaming hard wood floors, recessed lighting, central air, stainless steal appliances and so much more. Upstairs offers a master bedroom with walk in closet, hollywood bath into both main hall and master, two more well sized bedrooms, and a third floor oversized bedroom/ loft! Outside provides mature grounds to complete your new home.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$340,000
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Welcome home to this exceptionally maintained home on a scenic country road. The large family room addition with cathedral ceilings and double sliders going out to the deck makes this a great home for a growing family. The kitchen and bathrooms have been updated. There is a master bedroom in the lower level or the space could be used for a quaint den with fireplace and a full bath.Young roof (7) windows and gutters & exterior painting + Central Air. Sq ft is 1st floor only!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$319,900
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Are you tired of cookie cutter homes? This home offers extensive renovations both inside and out. Re-designed with an open floor concept. Dramatic family room addition with a cathedral ceiling, wood burning stove and private deck. Custom kitchen with butcher block counters. Major second floor addition in 2005. Updates include Roof, Electrical, Windows, Baths, Fresh Paint, Custom Patio and much more. Possible 4th bdrm. The outside is a Gardners dream bursting with perennials and mature plantings.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$479,900
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Set near the Medfield town line for easy commute this new custom built colonial is on a country road. Move right in and enjoy. Once part of the historic John Adams estate, this house lot is level and nicely treed. This wonderful floor plan offers a large front to back master suite and a delightfully spacious granite kitchen. Exceptional, experienced local builder. One of three homes, one is sold and another is under construction. All this and town water and sewer.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$209,000
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Take advantage of the low rates, and don't miss this recently renovated, rare 3 bedroom condo in small 6 unit complex. The unit is currently tenant occupied. Advance notice for showings is required, 48 hour notice preferred.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$279,900
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NEWLY RENOVATED HOME - THIS ONE HAS IT ALL - CUSTOM CABINETS, GRANITE, STAINLESS APPLIANCES - UPDATED BATHROOMS - NEW FURNACE - NEW ELECTRICAL SERVICE- UPDATED PLUMBING- NEW TILE FLOORING - REFINISHED HARDWOOD - NEW CARPET - PAINTED INTERIOR - PAINTED EXTERIOR - UPDATED WINDOWS ALSO BONUS FINISHED ROOM IN LOWER LEVEL. Approx 1,800 sq ft of living space - Oversized Deck - Balcony off Master Bedroom - This is a Wonderful Home - Beautiful Lot -Hurry this one will not last.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$381,000
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4 bdrm.Gambrel Cape w/-in-law Wooded 1.57 acres. Spacious kitchen with Omega Dynasty Cabinets & Ogee Granite Counters.Living Room w/fireplace. Hammond Box Windows, BI TV cabinets, hdwd. fls. w/custom carpet. L/L fam.rm. & office.Tiered decks with outdoor Jacuzzi. Kinetico Water Softening System. This is a short sale, being sold as-is. Requires Lenders Approval. Pictures are from past listing and does not reflect present condition, see MAPass remarks. See documents attached.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$599,900
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Geothermal heating and cooling system will save the new homeowner thousands in energy costs. Natural light abounds in this beautiful colonial. Granite and stainless steel kitchen, gleaming hardwoods, floor to ceiling fireplaced family room, private master suite. This freshly painted and meticulously maintained property is in perfect condition and an excellent value. Enjoy the inground heated pool and private setting. Seven miles to commuter train into Boston. Excellent School System!
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