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Southbridge, a town of approximately 17,800 people, is located in the south central portion of the Commonwealth, nearly equidistant from the cities of Hartford, Springfield, Providence and Worcester. Although conveniently situated near larger more urbanized areas, Southbridge is the nucleus of a scenic, semi-rural region.
The town provides a wide array of facilities and services including a kindergarten through twelfth grade al system, full time police, fire and emergency services departments and the maintenance of quality water and sewerage systems. Southbridge has successfully maintained a Moody's bond rating of A for over a decade while ensuring services for its residents.
Two recent essential projects the town has had the ability to fund are; renovations and additions to three elementary schools, and the purchase of a water company serving 95% of the town. Southbridge offers a broad range of opportunities and excellent quality of life, its residents feel. The town's heritage is the manufacture of optical products and peripheral industries and is now one of the world's major centers for fiberoptics technology. Other industries flourish as well, including cutlery manufacture and tool and die making.
There is a modern full service hospital, an active cultural center, a YMCA with indoor pool and programs for all ages (including lakefront summer camp), active sports leagues and three parks. Housing stock is plentiful. Education is a priority, with three elementary schools and a junior high school emphasizing the basics while the high school and a regional vocational technical high school prepare students for the workworld and entry into college.
Opportunities for civic, service, religious and cultural participation are abundant and diverse, and citizens partake of recreational activities both locally and regionally. These and other opportunities and services lead to a quality of life that is appreciated and enjoyed by the entire community.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
169 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
171 |
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8th Grade Math: |
163 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
169 |
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8th Grade Science: |
176 |
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4th Grade Math: |
223 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
232 |
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Spending/Student:
$8,502
Average SAT scores:
1406
Student/Teacher Ratios:
11 to 1
Community
Population:16,926 Median Income in town: $44,346 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 23.7 / 1,000
Violent: 3.5 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
95
/ 9
/ 26
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $151,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $196,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -30%
Avg single family tax bill:
$2,432
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
N/A
Subway info:
N/A
Bus lines:
N/A
Miles to Boston:
63
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
71
Rail time to Boston:
N/A
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$192,000
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Corner lot Center Hall Cape overlooking Cohasse Country Club 5th Hole! Mature landscape features with screened porch. Traditional fireplaced living room, kitchen appliances with recent cabinets, cozy den, built-in bookcases, vast closet space incl. large walk-in.Beautiful hardwood floors, attic space over garage, three stately bedrooms, new Buderus boiler, new oil tank, whole house fan. This elegant home is from an era when attention to detail was the norm. Large two car garage. Priced to sell
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$250,000
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ATTENTION HORSE & ANIMAL LOVERS! SPACIOUS UPDATED 4 BR 3 BATH FARMHOUSE ON 3 ACRES, 6 STALL HORSE BARN, CORRAL/PASTURE, HAY STORAGE, HUGE ATT'D GARAGE w/ FULL 2nd FLOOR STORAGE, WOOD STOVE FOR COZY HEATING, BIG EAT-IN APPLIANC'D KITCHEN, 1st LEVEL IN-LAW BR/BATH, NEW WINDOWS & ROOF, INGD POOL, SERENE COUNTRY SETTING FOR IDEAL HORSEBACK RIDING YET EASY ACCESS TO HIGHWAYS - FANTASTIC PROPERTY!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$143,900
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One owner home! Meticulously maintained over the years and it shows! Move right in! Large Eat-In Kitchen with appliances, Living Room with hardwood flooring, Two bedrooms on first floor with hardwood flooring and full bath. Nice 3 season porch off kitchen. Third bedroom upstairs and additional room that could be finished. Updates throughout. Nice fenced in yard and one car garage!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$179,900
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New Construction one level open floor plan ranch in fabulous cul de sac neighborhood. Great, reputable builder that is easy to work with. Only a few lots left. Pick your lot, pick your style, pick your colors and flooring. Make it your dream home. Constructed with top energy efficient practices Large open living room,wonderful kitchen, hot water baseboard heating, full basement for future finishing 120 day close.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$199,900
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New Construction- one level open floor plan ranch just waiting for you to make it yours. Located in a wonderful, private wooded cul de sac. Only a few great lots left to choose from. Other styles and lots available. Reputable, quality, local builder that is easy to work with. Homes are constructed with top energy efficient building practices. Full basement can be finished in the future. Call today for details.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$214,900
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Contemporary split with cathedral ceilings and open floor plan to new Construction in fabulous cul de sac neighborhood. Great, reputable builder that is easy to work with. Only a few lots left. Pick your lot, pick your style, pick your colors and flooring. Make it your dream home. Constructed with top energy efficient practices. 2 Car garage, master BR and bath, large open living room, hot water baseboard heating, full basement for future finishing 120 day close.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$51,500
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If you are looking for space then look at this house. Here is your chance to own this multi - level that offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Needs extensive work but well worth it at this price. Call now for a showing! Bank of America Prequalification required on all financed offers.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$149,000
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THIS IS NOT A SHORT SALE OR FORCLOUSURE, INTEREST RATES CAN NOT GET ANY BETTER This is a great opportunity to be a Landlord and live in your own home, or become an investor, property has been owner ocupied for 22 years well maintain, nice location, vinyl windows and siding near the shopping center, off street parking for 5 cars, could close quick bring your buyers, Not to many houses in this shape, bring your buyers.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$184,900
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Beautiful well kept home in a great location at the top of Lebanon Hill overlooking the valley. Just the right size and updated to be as low maintenance as possible. Vinyl sided, concrete walkways and steps, 20x15 stone patio and a 30 year asphalt roof installed in November of 2010. House has newer siding and windows as well as a 4 year old high efficency propane heating system and 5 year old on demand Rinnai propane hot water heater.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$175,000
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Beautiful 4 bedroom Cape, renovated since tornado damage. Brand new roof, vinyl siding, many windows, carpeting, all exterior doors, and some hardwood floors. Interior totally repainted. Has been used as a single family since '87. Appears to conform for 2 family use. Ideal for in-law arrangement with separate baths and kitchens.Tax assessment for 2011 was $164,00. New assessment was after tornado damage & before renovations. Expect taxes to be higher with renovations. Great commuter location.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$175,000
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Beautiful 2 family, renovated since tornado damage. Brand new roof, vinyl siding, many windows, carpeting, all exterior doors, and some hardwood floors. Interior totally repainted. Ideal set up for single family use, or in-law arrangement. Tax assessment for 2011 was $164,00. New assessment was after tornado damage & before renovations. Expect taxes to be higher with renovations. Used as single family since '87. Great commuter location.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$365,000
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Stunning 3Br 2Ba Contemporary home w/ panoramic views.This home is for the discrimating buyer who appreciates fine workmanship. Fully applianced kitchen w/ granite counters & lovely eating area that opens up into a gorgeous "tray"cathedral ceiling living rm. Delightful sun room overlooking a breathtaking view! Vaulted 1st fl master suite,walk in closet & master bath w/ whirlpool tub,large walk in shower & dual pedistal sinks.Lower walk out level is completely finished w/wet bar & familyroom!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$215,000
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Lovingly maintained quaint 1900 farmhouse with wrap around porch and fenced-in yard..situated on 27K sq ft well maintained landscaped lot..steps to picturesque stream. Seven rooms on two levels and detached 1 car garage.. Updated fully applianced kitchen with island and ample cabinet/storage space.. Natural wood work including built-ins..Full basement with laundry and storage space. Polished hardwood floors and newer wall-to-wall carpeting.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$169,900
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Check this out!! Mint, Bright & Spacious 2 family on a .15 acre lot. 1st floor unit has 6 rms 3 brs, 1-1/2 baths. 2nd floor has been tastefully renovated & the attic space converted to more living space featuring a huge family room w/recessed lighting & 2 brs for a total of 9 rooms, 5 brs. Laundry hookups in each! Great for owner occupied w/ a large family. Lots of closets! Plenty of space for everyone. Move-in condition! Fenced in yard w/ storage shed. Off-street parking for 5 on side street
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$40,000
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4 BEDROOM HOME WITH 1.5 BATHS. NEEDS REPAIRS. PIPES ARE MISSING. HEAT NOT FUNCTIONAL THIS IS A HUD PROPERTY & SOLD AS IS. HUD WILL NOT REPAIR ANY ISSUES. SMOKE CERTIFICATE IS BUYER?S RESPONSIBILITY. BUYER NEEDS TO PERFORM ALL DUE DILIGENCE AT BUYERS EXPENSE & TO VERIFY ALL LISTING INFO. LISTING AGENCY/AGENT DOESN?T WARRANT LISTING. PROPERTY INFO & BID PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON HUD WEBSITE. UNINSURED HUD # 251- 300120
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$65,000
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Three bedroom colonial in eed of repair. Home has new roof, some circuit breakers, vinyl siding and new windows. Home in need of repairs to the bathroom and kitchen and inside painting and cleaning up. Great location to mjr. roadways, Mass Pike. With some work this home could be a great single family but is zoned for a two family. ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED . Gas line available if buyer wanted to switch from oil. With some work this could be a nice home. PRICED RIGHT.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$159,900
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Lovely Victorian 2 family in a quiet area. Very large yard has play area and lovely perennial flower beds. Extra large lot is perfect for enjoying your yard - gardening, fruit trees, whatever! Newer replacement windows, vinyl siding and newer roof. Very little work to do!Separate water metering to pass the cost on to tenants. Landlord electric meter. Each unit has 2-3 bedrooms. 2 car garage and 2 paved driveways. Laundry hookups in basement. Newer boilers. Great for owner-occupied or for rental
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$199,900
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Impress your friends! This Beautiful YOUNG Colonial is priced to move quickly. 3 bedrooms 2 1/2 baths with 2 car garage under. Gorgeous 14X24 living room with gas fireplace. Sliders lead to deck with scenic view. Spacious open kitchen with center isle. Granite counters Formal DR, front to back master bedroom with walkin closet & private bath. Wall to wall carpets & ceramic tile. Priced to Sell!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$279,900
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Positively mint condition home. One would think it was built yesterday. Pride of ownership shows on all three levels. Fabulous western views from high on the hill. Open Kit/DR/LR concept. Cozy gas FP in LR. FR in lower level professionally done this past year.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$59,900
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Recent windows..small two building complex ..brick exterior.. convenient to store.
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