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Massachusetts town with verdant spaces and traditional housing
Tucked in the MetroWest region of Massachusetts, the town of Ashland offers a quintessential suburban feel less than 30 miles from Boston. Traditional colonial styles create a classic look in the many planned subdivisions, often set on modest lots amidst established trees and manicured landscaping. Ashland also offers residents plenty of green space, top-notch schools, and a stunning housing stock.
Welcome to Ashland, MA.
Ashland is a wonderful neighborhood to live, work, and play.
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Colonial homes offer a classic suburban feel
A variety of Colonial Revival homes are strewn across Ashland’s subdivisions; contemporary custom styles built in the early 2000s sit along the curvy, shaded streets of Wildwood Estates, while sough-after Liberty Estates features grand traditional styles on larger 1-acre lots. Smaller 3- to 4-bedroom split-level homes, Cape Cods and 1960s cottages are also found within the neighborhood, many with modest front lawns framed by established trees. Townhouse and condo options round out the housing stock here, with prices starting at around $320,000. Though the median price for real estate hovers around $600,000, listing prices for single-family houses can range from $450,000 to $1.3 million. According to the CAP Index, Ashland receives a crime score of 2 out of 10, which is lower than the US national average of 4.
In the Ashland neighborhood, two-story style homes are charming and colorful.
Homes in Ashland often have double the garage space.
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Top-rated education in Ashland Public Schools
Students are served by the highly rated Ashland Public Schools, a district of five schools with an A Niche rating. Kids may begin their academic journey at Henry Warren Elementary School, which earns a B-plus Niche score, before advancing to A-minus-rated David Mindness Elementary School for third through fifth grade. Students at A-minus-graded Ashland Middle School can contribute to AMS Timepiece, an online magazine that features student art, photography, and writing. At Ashland High School, which earns an A from Niche, students can participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including academic decathlon and coding club.
Ashland High School welcomes students with its grand facade.
Ashland Middle School is a public school located in Ashland, MA.
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A slice of Massachusetts scenery
Residents have plenty of opportunities to reconnect with nature here. Ashland Town Forest is a destination for outdoor recreation, with six miles of hiking and biking trails along the wetlands and quarries within the 600-acre woodland preserve. People flock to Ashland State Park in the summer for access to swimming, kayaking and fishing in the park’s adjacent reservoir. Locals can also immerse themselves in the Massachusetts terrain by visiting Mill Pond Park, a scenic tract of 1.5 acres surrounding Mill Pond, which stretches 120 acres. For indoor fun, Dr. Green’s Golf and Entertainment is an indoor golf simulation experience where players can choose from 54 different courses.
The Ashland Town Forest is a serene natural sanctuary, where winding trails meander around.
On a warm day at Ashland State Park, people can be seen enjoying the lake.
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Cozy local eateries and nearby shopping centers
Ashland’s culinary scene gives residents a few options for diverse eats and casual atmospheres. Stone’s Public House offers classic Irish dishes with an American twist served alongside an extensive beer list, while Ashland Ale House provides additional brews and good vibes for lunch and dinner. Erica’s on Front Street is a favorite for Italian comfort dishes and is especially known for its meatballs. Nearby grocery stores like Market Basket and Shaw’s fulfill produce and pantry needs. For a day of shopping, residents head to shopping plazas along Worcester Road in neighboring Framingham, with destinations like Shoppers Mall and Framingham Mall Shopping Center. These malls feature big box retailers ranging from clothing to home goods, such as World Market, Nordstrom Rack and Marshall’s.
Stone's Public House serves food and drinks in a historic setting.
Get some breakfast style food at 2 Mauro's in Ashland.
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Community events at the Ashland Public Library
The Ashland Public Library has an extensive program of events scheduled to keep residents busy and engaged in the community. The library offers writing workshops, craft days and the popular read-to-a-dog event where children can practice their literacy skills with a couple of nonjudgmental Corgis. “We want people to come see what we’re doing,” says library director Meena Jain. “We like to be hyper-local, but we also enjoy having a larger audience.” On Saturdays from April to October, folks can visit the Ashland Farmers Market to browse locally-made and home-grown products. Additionally, locals can partake in a variety of events at the Corner Spot, a community venue specifically used for hosting pop-up markets, restaurants and performances.
Pick up a book or a movie at the Ashland Public Library.
Ashland is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States.
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Commuting by train from Ashland Station
Commuter rail access is available at Ashland Station, which connects Worcester to Boston. The added convenience has been a draw for people moving to Ashland. “The town has seen tremendous growth because of the train,” Jain says.
Ashland Commuter Rail gives you easy access to nearby towns including Boston.
The town of Ashland is the perfect place to call home.
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