Pondville
Goddard Park, a playground, lake and ice skating rink
The world's first liquid-fuel rocket was sent into the sky in Auburn by Robert Goddard in 1926, which is why today, Dr. Robert H. Goddard Park is dedicated to him, with a plaque and a replica rocket. The park is mainly a green space with several benches, making for a peaceful spot to walk dogs, do yoga or chat. Lemansky Park is a children's playground with a fenced-off dog park for furry friends. Walk across the street from the park to glide around the ice at Daniel Horgan Skating Arena. They allow public skating, offer ice skating lessons for all ages and host hockey games for youth leagues and Auburn High. Eddy Pond is a 100-acre Great Pond in Pondville; in early spring, residents can fish for bass, and in winter months, ice fish for yellow perch. Residents can also canoe and kayak through the pond's emerald water lilies. Most of the pond's shoreline is undeveloped, making public recreation more accessible. Auburn Driving Range is also within Pondville for golf lovers aiming to perfect their swing.
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Local diners and the Auburn Mall
Major League Roast Beef & Wings is a sports-themed family restaurant in Pondville serving roast beef sandwiches, specialty burgers, and chowder. For retail, the Auburn Mall is a stone's throw from the neighborhood limit, right across Mass Pike. The Mall features a food court, a play area for children and over 50 name-brand retailers, including Macy's, Foot Locker and American Eagle. Supermarket chain Shaw’s is north of Auburn Mall for grocery needs.
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Variety of residences of different sizes and ages
Pondville is full of grid-patterned roads, with residential streets ending in roundabouts. Variations of Cape Cod, split-level and ranch-style homes ranging from $325,000 to $750,000 are available in the neighborhood. Prices vary by the square footage and lot size of the properties. Most homes were built after World War II, including some new constructions from the last few years, but occasional turn-of-the-century homes are also available. Fiorelli says, "The new construction subdivisions are at a higher price point. That's what people like about Auburn; there's housing to be found under $400,000, and it can go up higher for those seeking luxury homes, so there is diversity in the market."
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Citywide education supports digital literacy
Auburn Public Schools serves the Pondville area for education. Nearby schools include Bryn Mawr Elementary, Swanson Road Intermediate School, and Auburn Senior High, all rated a B on Niche, and Auburn Middle School rated a B-plus. Auburn Public Schools offers an iPad program to increase digital literacy; all grades 6-12 students get an iPad with curriculum-specific apps already loaded.
Several highways go through Pondville
Pondville is next to Interstate 290 and 395, while the Mass Pike serves as the neighborhood's northern border, and US-20 cradles downtown Auburn to the south. Due to the highway access, Auburn residents find commutes to city centers simple; the town is just a 6-mile drive north to Worcester, 47 miles east to downtown Boston or 38 miles south to Providence, Rhode Island. Pondville is a quaint community to reside in. It has several parks with diverse activities, an insulated retail sector within walking distance from the neighborhood, and accessibility to large cities for commutes, shopping runs or day trips.
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Maxwell Olarinde
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Joseph DiBlasi
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mary Hardiman
Mary Hardiman
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
(781) 537-7169
7 Total Sales
1 in Pondville
$401,000 Price
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Kathy McSweeney
Kathy McSweeney
Responds QuicklyLamacchia Realty, Inc.
(774) 341-5503
64 Total Sales
1 in Pondville
$340,000 Price
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Michael L. Durkin
Michael L. Durkin
LAER Realty Partners
(508) 978-2599
99 Total Sales
1 in Pondville
$671,500 Price
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Arturo Dominguez
Arturo Dominguez
Property Investors & Advisors, LLC
(978) 696-8910
17 Total Sales
2 in Pondville
$210K - $535K Price Range
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Kevin Cheng
Kevin Cheng
Responds QuicklyAdvisors Living - Sudbury
(978) 763-4394
17 Total Sales
2 in Pondville
$90K - $117K Price Range
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Jane O'Connor
Jane O'Connor
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty - Worcester
(774) 515-4595
105 Total Sales
16 in Pondville
$65K - $120K Price Range
Schools
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- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 3rd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Greenwood Park
Carbuncle Beach
- Picnic Area
- Parking Lot
- Waterpark
Lemansky Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Cookson Field
Oakland Heights Playground
Dr Robert H Goddard Park
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Pondville | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Pondville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pondville, Auburn sell after 8 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Pondville, Auburn over the last 12 months is $900,000, up 125% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$825,000
Median Sale Price
$900,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$900,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$385,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-9%
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
125%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$403
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
466
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1986
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,946
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,489
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
40,075
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,478
Median Age
54
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
17.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
33.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$85,666
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$111,124
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.9%
College Graduates
39.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
12
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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