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Pakachoag

Pakachoag

$493,233 Average Value
$287 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Exurb blending seamlessly with Worcester

Pakachoag’s winding, hilly streets seamlessly blend into the right-next-door city of Worcester. Midcentury New England homes line the enclosed residential roadways in a town known for its peaceful feel and relatively low sticker prices. Homes tend to cost less than $500,000. “It really is a middle class, single-family area, which is appealing to a lot of people,” says Linn Doll Butler, an agent with Afonso Real Estate in nearby Milford.

Cape Cod, Conventional, and Bungalows line Field Street in Pakachoag.
Cape Cod, Conventional, and Bungalows line Field Street in Pakachoag.
Millbury Towne Florist prepares for a busy season of orders in Pakachoag.
Millbury Towne Florist prepares for a busy season of orders in Pakachoag.
The rocket stands at the Dr. Robert Goddard Park in Auburn & dedicated to his memory.
The rocket stands at the Dr. Robert Goddard Park in Auburn & dedicated to his memory.
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Wide-open skies and midcentury New England homes

Houses in Pakachoag sit on mostly half-acre lots underneath wide-open skies. Single-family homes here include Cape Cods, ranch-style houses and bungalows. People park in driveways with basketball hoops. The median sale price for homes in Auburn is $420,000, and prices in Pakachoag range between $280,000 and $840,000.

Raised Ranch style home in Pakachoag.
Raised Ranch style home in Pakachoag.
Cape Cod style home on Elmwood Street in Pakachoag.
Cape Cod style home on Elmwood Street in Pakachoag.
Cape Cod style home across the street from Pakachoag Golf Course.
Cape Cod style home across the street from Pakachoag Golf Course.
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Golf course with historic rocket launching site

The neighborhood’s public golf course offers visitors a glimpse into global scientific history. It was here that a liquid-fueled rocket launched into the atmosphere for the first time in human history. Inventor and scientist Robert Goddard, a native of nearby Worcester, launched the rocket to an altitude of 41 ft. in two and a half seconds before it fell 184 ft. from its launching frame in 1926. Locals who don’t care about rockets and would rather just golf can purchase season passes to the course.

The neighborhood shares its name with a hiking trail that stretches about 2-miles down and back. The forested area also has baseball fields, picnic tables and a thriving butterfly population. For indoor fun, neighbors bowl and play arcade games at Bowlero.

A beautiful day for golf at Pakachoag Golf Course.
A beautiful day for golf at Pakachoag Golf Course.
Aerial view of Pakachoag Golf Course.
Aerial view of Pakachoag Golf Course.
Goddard memorial at Pakachoag Golf Course.
Goddard memorial at Pakachoag Golf Course.
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Mall and nearby chain restaurants

The Auburn Mall, popular with the town’s older population, is 5 minutes away. Classic mall retailers like Victoria’s Secret, LensCrafters and Macy’s all exist at the indoor shopping center. Pakachoag also has a variety of chain restaurants, like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Arby’s and Outback Steakhouse. Locals can buy groceries near the mall at Shaw’s supermarket, and Price Chopper is 5 minutes away in the Worcester Fair shopping mall.

Auburn Mall makes a great space for families to do some shopping in Pakachoag.
Auburn Mall makes a great space for families to do some shopping in Pakachoag.
This Shaw's is located in Auburn.
This Shaw's is located in Auburn.
Shoppers leave the Auburn Mall.
Shoppers leave the Auburn Mall.
Macy's remains as the main clothing store for surrounding neighborhoods.
Macy's remains as the main clothing store for surrounding neighborhoods.
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Well-regarded schools

Kids in the neighborhood can attend the Auburn Public Schools district, which has about 2,600 students and a B-plus rating from Niche. Pakachoag kids attend Pakachoag Elementary School, which serves 270 kindergarten through second graders and has a B Niche rating. Then they attend Swanson Road Intermediate School (rated B), Auburn Middle School (rated B-plus) and Auburn High School (rated B).

Pakachoag Elementary School prepares students for success in Pakachoag.
Pakachoag Elementary School prepares students for success in Pakachoag.
Swanson Road Intermediate School has 569 students in grades 3-5.
Swanson Road Intermediate School has 569 students in grades 3-5.
Brodeur Memorial Plaza at Auburn Senior High School.
Brodeur Memorial Plaza at Auburn Senior High School.
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At the crossroads of everything

Pakachoag sits east of Interstate 290 and north of the Massachusetts Turnpike, which runs east to Boston and west to upstate New York. U.S. Route 20 and Route 146 are also nearby; Route 146 connects Worcester and Providence, and Route 20 is another east-west roadway. Boston is a 50-minute drive, and downtown Worcester is 10 minutes away. Train service via the commuter rail links Union Station in Worcester to MetroWest and South Station in Boston.

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Pakachoag US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Pakachoag Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$439,900
Median Sale Price
$440,170
Median Single Family Sale Price
$484,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$353,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
35
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$287

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,018
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1962
Months of Supply
0.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,551
Below the national average
1,929
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,977
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,346
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,023
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Nov 1
    12 - 1:30pm

    61 Elmwood St, Auburn, MA 01501

    $439,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,351 Sq Ft
    • 61 Elmwood St

    Charming & Updated Cape in sought-after Pakachoag Hill neighborhood*Flexible 3–4 bedroom layout offers the option for home office or extra room ~ you decide*Outstanding Cabinet-packed Kitchen w/wall oven & microwave, Jenn Air Countertop range, Gleaming Granite Counters opens seamlessly to the Dining room, creating a perfect space for entertaining*Main level also includes a Sun filled Living Room,

    Mike Howard Andrew J. Abu Inc., REALTORS®

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Distribution of Home Values

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Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
3,538
Median Age
46
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$90,476
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$114,855

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93%
College Graduates
50.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
48''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

22 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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