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Marlborough, MA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Marlborough
Located in Eastern Massachusetts, Marlborough is a popular retirement destination because of its abundant shopping and outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy their own local beach,…
Located in Eastern Massachusetts, Marlborough is a popular retirement destination because of its abundant shopping and outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy their own local beach, golf course, and two large retail complexes. Additionally, proximity to Boston make 55+ communities in Marlborough attractive city for active adults seeking big city amenities with a small town community.
Climate & Geography in Marlborough
Marlborough has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid, while winters are cold, windy, and snowy. Temperatures and weather can frequently vary because of cold northern winds from the north and warm, humid air from the south meeting in Massachusetts. There is higher than average rainfall and snowfall, and residents can expect 202 days of sun a year, on average.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment in the Marlborough Area
The most popular site for outdoor recreation in Marlborough is Memorial Beach. This 13-acre beach along the shores of Fort Meadow Reservoir offers daily swimming in the summer, as well as camping and picnics. Other popular natural areas include Callahan State Park to the southeast, with seven miles of trails on 820 acres, and the Assabet River Rail Trail, a long multi-use trail in the northeast corner of the city.
Residents looking for local boutiques and eateries can head downtown along Main Street, or shop at the weekly summer farmers market held at Union Common. For bigger brand names, Solomon Pond Mall is a popular shopping center. In addition, The Apex Center of New England is an expansive retail, dining, and entertainment complex with a variety of shops, spas, and activities.
Other amenities in Marlborough include the golf course at Marlborough Country Club and several local breweries. For more options, residents can drive a half hour to Worcester or 45 minutes to Boston.
Marlborough Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Marlborough is above the national average because of the high cost of housing, followed by utilities and groceries. Health care costs, on the other hand, are below average.
Massachusetts does not tax Social Security benefits or public pensions, but all other forms of retirement income are fully taxed. Property taxes are average, and the state offers the Circuit Breaker tax credit, a property tax relief program aimed at retirees. Sales taxes are lower than average.
Health Care
Marlborough 55+ communities are part of the Boston metro area. The area ranks in the top 25 communities across the country on Gallup’s Well-Being Index.
There is one local hospital in the city, which is UMass Memorial-Marlborough Hospital. Nearby hospitals that U.S. News rates high performing include MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, Emerson Hospital in Concord, and UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington is nationally ranked.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Marlborough, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Marlborough has 69 homes, the largest has 91 homes, and the average communities consists of 80 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Marlborough. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Regency at Assabet Ridge is a gated communities with 69 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Marlborough stay on the market for around 1088 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $628,094, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Regency at Assabet Ridge average around $628,094.
10 communities near Marlborough
26 homes near Marlborough
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,544 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,469 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,274 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,375 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|4 baths
|3,561 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,326 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,166 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,512 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|2 baths
|972 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,510 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,496 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|2 baths
|1,058 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|2 baths
|958 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,512 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,090 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,607 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|956 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,274 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,121 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,326 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,459 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,326 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,469 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,326 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Marlborough, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Marlborough has 69 homes, the largest has 91 homes, and the average communities consists of 80 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Marlborough. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Regency at Assabet Ridge is a gated communities with 69 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Marlborough stay on the market for around 1088 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $628,094, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Regency at Assabet Ridge average around $628,094.
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