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The Town of Winchendon is an industrial and residential highland community on the upper Millers River. The town is in northern Worcester County on the border of New Hampshire. It was a six-mile square grant allocated in 1735 to 60 veterans and descendants of veterans of the Colonial army's expedition to Canada. The first permanent settlement in town was not until 1752, colonization was slowed by frontier warfare. Originally Winchendon was heavily agricultural but in the early 19th century there was industrial development along the Millers River.
Textile manufacturing with spinning machinery was set up in 1816 on the river and the town became so large a producer of shingles that it inherited the nickname of "shingletown". Cotton and wool fabric was manufactured and significant amounts of woodworking were done. The railroad from Ashburnham to Keene, New Hampshire went through Winchendon, providing easy transportation of goods and bringing in immigrants, primarily from Ireland, to work the mill jobs.
A family library was begun in town in 1835, a scientific library was started in 1851, and an agricultural library was established in 1865. The entire group of libraries was turned over to the community in 1867. The early decades of the 19th century showed tremendous growth in the town, accelerated by the railroad connections and the development and production of a continuing stream of innovative machinery to cut and shape wood, such as the cylinder saw.
By 1875, almost a half million dollars of clothespins, tubs, pails, chairs and barrels was being produced in Winchendon, which had also become a center for the production of woodworking machinery. The creation of the rotary-head cylinder planer, which contributed to the advancement of all woodworking processes, is one of the proud achievements, which took place in Winchendon.
In 1852, a flood washed away every bridge and dam on the Millers, River in Winchendon, destroying businesses of all kinds, but by 1855 the town had recovered sufficiently so that 1.6 million yards of cotton sheeting was produced in its mills. Agricultural production included mixed grains, hay and cattle raising. French Canadians joined the Irish immigrants moving into town to take mill jobs and help the B.D. Whitney Machine Company to become a pioneer in the field of direct motor-driven woodworking machinery. In 1911, the firm built the first single planer operated by direct motor drive. Other industries in town in the early 20th century included tanneries, the textile firms and a substantial dairying industry.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
122 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
164 |
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8th Grade Math: |
166 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
164 |
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8th Grade Science: |
154 |
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4th Grade Math: |
217 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
227 |
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Spending/Student:
$7,246
Average SAT scores:
1452
Student/Teacher Ratios:
11.8 to 1
Community
Population:10,130 Median Income in town: $46,623 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:
86
/ 1
/ 12
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $160,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $200,550
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -25%
Avg single family tax bill:
$2,365
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
N/A
Subway info:
N/A
Bus lines:
N/A
Miles to Boston:
66
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
90
Rail time to Boston:
N/A
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$65,500
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Two bedroom unit located in small complex. This asset is offered under Freddie Mac 1st initiative through 6/9/12. Seller to consider only owner occupant offers during this time.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$249,900
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A must see! Well maintained updated contemporary home. On almost an acre of land it boasts a quaint gazebo connected to the trex deck, a kid's play area, and large shed. Large master bedroom with skylights, two walk-in closets, newly updated 3/4 bath with skylight. Beautiful hardwood floors in kitchen and formal dining room. French doors from dining room to spacious deck. New roof, and new windows. Great19x26 finished family room in basement with 2 closets for storage. Make your appt. today!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$129,900
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Beautifully remodeled home in downtown Winchendon. Historic home ideally built for a larger family with 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Master Bedroom with Sunroom, and fully renovated main level including Kitchen, 3/4 Bath with laundry area. Front porch and rear Deck. Home will be sold with Income Restriction and Lottery.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$25,000
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Picturesque location on Mill Glen Pond, great for canoeing and fishing, 121 feet of water frontage
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$49,900
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Handy Man special. 6 spacious rooms thruout with 3 bedrooms and eat in kitchen and bath in each unit.. Needs rehab loan. Use caution on porches.Needs plumbing and heating, but still has so much charm and character.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$92,400
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Cute as a button, with fireplace, hardwood floors and built-ins. Close to schools or down town activities. Large garage and very usable basement for projects or storage.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$159,900
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Sparkling clean home with gleaming floors, plus fresh carpeting and interior paint in a pleasing neutral palette, end to end. Get excited about the good looking kitchen, and plan for great fun among friends and family out on the deck, in the enclosed porch, and out in the nice yard. Attached barn brings your thoughts quickly to a future Mantown! Great curb appeal, and good looks throughout. Call now.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$154,900
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NOT A SHORT SALE! QUICK CLOSING POSSIBLE! 4 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Lakefront Property! Enjoy Summer Days Relaxing By The Lake! Potential In Law! Spacious Eat In Kitchen With Ceiling Fan. Bright Living Room Features Ceiling Fan. Home Complete With An Office! New Roof in 2012! New Heating System in 2008! Above Ground Pool! Conveniently Located Near Shops, Parks, and More! Don't Wait! Schedule Your Showing Today!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$159,900
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A real nice find. Ready to move in, move tomorrow. Floor plan is great for entertaining. Front to back living room with slider to good size deck. Three good size bedrooms. Two full baths. Walk out basement with development potential - family room? Quiet area, not too far from town center. Worth taking a look at. Easy to show on short notice.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$130,000
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Located on a quiet country road, this clean tastefully decorated, 3 bedroom ranch style home, offers pellet stove in livingroom, hardwood floors & fireplace in diningroom, raised oak cabinets in a fully applianced kitchen, Jetted tub & new sink in bathroom, 1st floor laundry w/washer and dryer to stay. Newer Septic installed in 2008, and storage shed or workshop area in back.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$55,000
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Located in the Planned Development zone previously used as manufacturing. Close to Town on high traffic road.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$189,900
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Pride of ownership throughout! Just like new! Open concept, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, first floor laundry, front to back living room with hardwood flooring, and a pellet stove. The immaculate, finished, walk-out basement offers additional square footage to use as you wish along with plenty of storage space. Irrigation system and security system. Electricity is in place for the outdoor shed and back up generator. Nice yard for entertaining!! This one is a must see!!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$92,100
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Stately colonial on an acre of land, open living area, fireplace and seperate dining room with wood floor. 3 large bedrooms on the second floor. Two sump pumps in the basement plus drainage to back yard. Paved driveway. Bank owned, pre-approval from owner lender. Please see attached addendums.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$190,000
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Land is zoned large scale commercial with special permit allowing for split zoning along route 140 Gardner Road.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$75,000
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For the "Hardy Rehabber." Home needs extensive work . Beautiful Austrailian cypress flooring through out. Large deck overlooking private backyard.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$57,900
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Bank Owned. Property being sold in "as is" condition. All offers are contingent upon receipt of a fully executed and mutually acceptable P&S agreement, including all of sellers addendums. The acceptance of good faith monies in escrow without an executed sales agreement does not bind the seller.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$349,900
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WATER FRONT! 85 (+/-) feet of Lake Monomonac shoreline provides spectacular views, great swimming, boating, fishing and surely some well deserved relaxation. The 4 level home provides ample opportunity for entertaining indoors and out for all your family and friends. Benefit from heating efficiency choices (oil, wood), updates already done in maple kitchen and stone bathroom. Take respite in the sunroom overlooking the water, or in front of the 2 fireplaces. You deserve this. Call now.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$118,900
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Well maintained three bedroom house with wrap around covered porch. Many updates including windows, boiler, exterior painting and metal roof on porch. Mostly hardwood floors. Level lot with gardens.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$235,000
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YOUNG, SPACIOUS HOME BUILT W/ AN EYE FOR QUALITY & DETAIL! Lots of hardwood flooring. Solid doors. Deck, Farmers Porch. Amazing family rm w/ cathedral ceiling. Nice, big kitchen, delightful breakfast isle. 1ST flr master bdrm w/ full bath & walk-in closet! Fabulous foyer & wood turned stairway. 2ND floor laundry! Finished rm in basement could be 5TH bedroom! Add'l unfinished living space in basement. State-of-the-art, highly intuitive Buderus heating system! Heated garage. Value-priced!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$128,750
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Beyond charming! A tree-canopied street sets the stage for this move-in ready antique home with important updates done. The sun-filled rooms with hardwood floors will delight you. There's a screened porch overlooking the blooming and swing-perfect yard plus hot tub, so relax to the max! The jumbo kitchen is the heart of the home, remodeled in "keeping room" fashion, and features a woodburning stove and ample storage. Priced to move----you'll know it when you see it. Call now!
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