Chelmsford, MA Real Estate And Community Resources Guide

A bustling industrial town, Chelmsford, Massachusetts was recently named one of the best places to live in the United States by Money Magazine. Located 24 miles northwest of Boston, in Middlesex County, Chelmsford is bordered by the Merrimack and Concord Rivers.

Chelmsford has a population of around 34,128 inhabitants and a total area of 23.2 square miles. Bordered by Lowell, Billerica, Westford, Carlisle, Tyngsboro and Tewksbury, Chelmsford’s surroundings offer quaint New England charm as well as the conveniences of metropolitan areas. Generally, the northern neighborhoods of Chelmsford are more urban and densely populated, and the south tends to be more rural.

Real estate options in Chelmsford can be found across the price spectrum. Between April 2008 and April 2009, the lower range of single-family homes in Chelmsford sold around $132,750. The median price for a Chelmsford single-family was $325,000. More expensive, 4 and 5 bedroom homes sold around $642,500, with the priciest home selling for $1,475,000.Contact Exclusive Buyer Agent Rich Rosa for help finding a home in Chelmsford, MA.

Founded by settlers from Woburn and Concord in 1653, Chelmsford was officially incorporated in 1655 when it contained the present-day towns of Carlisle, Westford and parts of Lowell. The only town in the United States bearing its name, Chelmsford was named for Chelmsford, England. The Chelmsford militia played an important role in the American Revolution, and was most famous for its participation at the Battle of Lexington and Concord and the Battle of Bunker Hill. At the turn of the 20th Century, Chelmsford began to make it’s mark in soft drink history as the birthplace of the Chelmsford Spring Company. The company became the Chelmsford Ginger Ale Company, which was acquired by Canada Dry in 1928. Chelmsford’s golden ginger ale brand continues to be manufactured by Polar Beverages.

For those who need to get outside, Chelmsford offers options downtown and away from the hustle of urban life. The Massachusetts Highway Department is in the middle of constructing the Bruce N. Freeman Bike Path, which will run 6.8 miles through the town and through the Central Square intersection. A nine-hole golf course, among other amenities, is available at the Chelmsford Country Club. In the Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest 1,140 acres are available for hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. This includes 180 acres of ponds and wetlands, and six miles of trails. Hunting is permitted in the park in season.

Chelmsford students are served by an extensive public school system made up of four elementary schools, two middle schools and Chelmsford High School. The youngest of students can attend Chelmsford Integrated PreSchool (CHIPS). A further educational option for middle and high school students is available in neighboring Tyngsboro; Innovation Academy, a public charter school, currently teaches 400 students in grades 5-10. By the 2010-2011 school year, grades 5 through 12 will be served.

Located at the intersection of highways I-495 and Route 3, Chelmsford is an easy town to access. In addition to the two US highways, state routes 3A, 4, 27, 40, 110, and 129 pass through Chelmsford. If the proposed extension of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Lowell Line is completed, North Chelmsford will host a commuter rail station. The nearest airports are Manchester Boston Regional Airport and Boston Logan International Airport.

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