The Touchstone Partners Team with Keller Williams Realty Merrimack Valley
The Touchstone Partners Team with Keller Williams Realty Merrimack Valley
Your Westford Real Estate Guide is about to knock your socks off with all this amazing small city has to offer! Westford was incorporated back in 1729, even though that was a long while ago, the city is focused on maintaining its New England roots (think charm, clean, historic, natural beauty) while being a city along the “high tech corridor”, “green” in thought, progressive infrastructure, and easily accessible. Population is nearing 25,000 for Westford, as a bedroom community to the greater Boston metro. Rolling hills, apple orchards, lakes, parks, and only 35 miles from Boston Logan International Airport – what’s not to love? This Westford Real Estate Guide will point out some of the highlights for you, check out the city government’s detailed guide with SO MUCH information!
With so much to do and see your Westford Real Estate Guide will have trouble showing you everything.
Recreation opportunities abound:
Edwards Beach is a city owned property with great play areas for kids of all ages and a trail system that is easy for families to walk and enjoy. Forge Pond is also city owned and another great spot for families, swimming, picnics.
Bruce Freeman Rail Trail runs through Westford. This 25 mile “rails to trails” offers a 10 foot ride trail for non-motorized use only. Sure to be a winner for bicyclists, runners, walkers and the like! No better way to enjoy the New England seasons than on the trail.
The Butterfly Place – the name says it all, but the vibrancy and enchantment can only be experienced by visiting!
With 50 inches of annual snowfall, Nashoba Valley is a skier’s delight! Seventeen trails and a 240 foot vertical rise. Yep, hop on a lift and swoosh down! Also, this site is great for snow tubing and cross country skiing.
Golfing never looked so good as on the 210 rolling acres of Butter Brook Golf Course. Your Westford Real Estate Guide will look for you on the links from spring through fall!
There is no shortage of outdoor activities to enjoy in the area. The City’s parks and recreation department pull off a wide array of events, classes, and opportunities for all ages and abilities. The city also plays host to the annual Apple Blossom Festival every May and the annual Strawberry Festival each June.
Historical and educational options include Westford Knight; JV Fletcher Library; Westford Historical Society & Museum; as well as a very active community center with loads of offerings.
Let’s not forgo the opportunities of nearby Boston for absolutely everything you can dream of for history, professional sports, and big-city life as detailed in the Westford Real Estate Guide!
If you have any doubt, your Westford Real Estate Guide will eradicate same … this New England city is proud of and committed to their employment and economic development. Westford has a strong “green community” initiative and has been listed as one of Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live”. It is also consistently listed as a best town to live in Massachusetts.
Just to name drop, a few “big players” who call Westford home: North American Puma headquarters; Samsung; Sonus; Red Hat; and more. Westford is a haven for high tech and is an Economic Target Area wherein there are incentives in place for businesses to expand and/or relocate here.
If you are looking for prime suburban living with an easy commute into Boston … Route 495 and Route 3 are great options; there is the nearby MBTA commuter rail, LRTA, and several businesses offer shuttles between Westford and the Cambridge/Boston area.
Westford Public Schools are highly rated and committed to their strategic plan as well as community partnerships/alliance. The district reaps high distinction for academic excellence and equity. Lots of folks choose to live in Westford just for the school system. And, fun fact, Paul Revere’s son attended Westford Academy!
Through your Westford Real Estate Guide you will find higher level education nearby options of every kind from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, Middlesex Community College, Emerson, Boston College, Harvard, MIT, Tufts and more.
As shown by your Westford Real Estate Guide, the area is considered a highly educated community with obvious emphasis on delivering fine education opportunities to all.
Your Westford Real Estate Guide is all about finding you the perfect home! Median home prices in Westford continue to inch upward and can be in the $600K+ range. The Cost of Living Index here is above the national average at 147, but mostly due to housing costs and proximity to big city life with the convenience of transportation and the allure of suburban amenities.
Westford has five historic districts and loads of charm. Restaurants of all types from national chains for local diners exist. Shopping at the Cornerstone Square Center or small business owned establishments, it is all here in Westford. (Just don’t miss “The Muffins on Main” – best muffins since your Grandma made them!)
There are all styles and price ranges of homes – get your list of “must have” ready and we will find your home!
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