Townsend Harbor, Townsend
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Townsend's rich history dates back to the seventeen hundreds; having been incorporated in 1732. The first mill of the town was built in 1733 in "Townsend Harbor". The pond at Townsend Harbor came into existence in 1734 when the dam was built for the mill. The Conant House, Grist Mill and Cooperage are places that can be visited today in the Harbor. The Boston and Keene, New Hampshire stagecoaches began to run in 1806, and passengers dined at the Joslinville Tavern which is now 519 Main Street.
Townsend is a member of the Middlesex Regional School District, and students from K-12 attends schools in the town. Many town and school sponsored activities are held at the High School and Hawthorne Brook Middle School facilities.
The Town Common is host to Fall Fairs and art shows as well as summer band concerts and Squannacook River provide opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming. Willard Brook State Park, which offers picnicking and swimming and Townsend State Forest both have excellent trails for hiking and cross country skiing.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
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Spending/Student:
$7,003
Average SAT scores:
1556
Student/Teacher Ratios:
14.3 to 1
Community
Population:9,374 Median Income in town: $64,590 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 0 / 1,000
Violent: N/A / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
3
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Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $235,500
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $291,500
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -24%
Avg single family tax bill:
$3,351
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
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Miles to Boston:
55
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
72
Rail time to Boston:
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$349,900
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Lot 16 offers you a Farmers Porch Colonial with granite counter-top kitchen and stainless steel appliances. Harbor Trace is located in a prestigious setting tucked deep within the landscape of Townsend. Incredible design with attached 2 Car Garage. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bath on 1.18 acres. Many standard features include hardwoods, tile foyer, central air, Rinnai tankless water heater, a 4'x6' deck that leads to a 12'x12' patio.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$260,000
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Conveniently located on the east side of Townsend, this lovely center entrance colonial was completely renovated in 1996. Features include hardwood and tile floors, detailed woodwork, cathedraled ceilings, French doors, fully applianced eat in Kitchen with island, formal Living Room and Dining Room, Family Room, three spacious Bedrooms, updated Baths, 1st floor Laundry, and walk up attic. Newer windows, roof, furnace, electrical, septic, and vinyl siding. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$329,900
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Well manicured gambrel with a 2 floor attached "in law" makes this home DESIRABLE and UNIQUE. Main home has beautiful OCTAGONAL sunroom, hardwood floors throughout, 4 BR's, updated granite bath, and a basement MAN CAVE with kitchen and bath! In law suite has open floor plan, a large master w/ walk in closet, sunroom w/ gas fireplace, and slider out to an oversized MAHOGANY deck. Step out to the gorgeous landscaped backyard w/ large PERENNIAL garden, and 300 acre field abutting the property.
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