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Northborough, MA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Northborough
Northborough 55+ community residents enjoy this quiet, small town culture while still having access to nearby amenities like golf courses and easy access to Boston. The town has a…
Northborough 55+ community residents enjoy this quiet, small town culture while still having access to nearby amenities like golf courses and easy access to Boston. The town has a long, rich history with the official establishment of the town in 1775.
Climate & Geography
Massachusetts' humid continental climate means there are four seasons in a year with hot summers and cold winters with frequent snowstorms. Summer temperatures in Northborough range in the mid 80s, and winter temperatures fall below 20 degrees. The town receives higher-than-average rain and snow accumulation during the year with 49 inches of rain, on average, per year and 44 inches of snow per year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Some of the top attractions in Northborough include shopping at local farms like the Tougas Family Farm and Davidian Bros. Farm, or playing a game of golf at the Juniper Hill Golf Course. The town is also about an hour from Boston, which allows opportunities for day trips and weekend getaways to enjoy everything the city has to offer.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Northborough is slightly higher than the state average and higher than the national average.
The effective income tax rate of Massachusetts is 5.1 percent for single filers and joint filers. Retirement income like Social Security benefits are not taxed. Additionally other retirement income like railroad retirement benefits, military retirement benefits, and income from government pensions are fully exempt. Qualifying homeowners and renters may claim a refundable tax credit or make use of a property tax work off program to help alleviate property taxes.
Health Care
Residents in Northborough 55+ communities have access to healthcare services from several hospitals in the area. UMass Memorial Medical Center, MetroWest Medical Center and Milford Regional Medical Center are just a few in the area. These hospitals have specializations in many procedures and conditions and are all rated high performing by U.S. News.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Northborough, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Northborough has 41 homes, the largest has 48 homes, and the average communities consists of 44 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Northborough.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Northborough stay on the market for around 19 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $854,000, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Bigelow Farm average around $854,000.
28 communities near Northborough
41 homes near Northborough
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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
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,877 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,580 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,746 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,290 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|4 baths
|3,561 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,030 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,326 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,166 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,746 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,512 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|2 baths
|972 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,130 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
|3 baths
|1,746 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,090 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,601 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,607 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,370 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,183 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,170 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
|3 baths
|1,896 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
|4 baths
|2,256 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,469 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Northborough, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Northborough has 41 homes, the largest has 48 homes, and the average communities consists of 44 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Northborough.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Northborough stay on the market for around 19 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $854,000, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Bigelow Farm average around $854,000.
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