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Small farming settlement turned commuter landing spot
Incorporated in 1778, Auburn began as a small farming settlement that grew into a mill town. Pondville used to house one of the town's larger sawmills. Now, the neighborhood of Pondville holds much of downtown Auburn inside its borders; further south, there's a sizable pond for recreation, and several highways cut through the community, allowing simple access to cities like Worcester and Boston. Auburn's access to several major highways makes it a popular landing spot for commuters heading to nearby cities. Tracey Fiorelli, a 21-year Realtor with Janice Mitchell R.E., Inc., says, "There are lots of reasons to move to Auburn; they have good schools, easy access to highways, and a lot of amenities within the town."
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.
Pondville's Lemansky Park offers residents plenty of outdoor space and amenities to enjoy.
The Horgan Arena skate park is located at Lemansky Park in Pondville.
A pristine gazebo sits in the middle of town at Dr. Robert H Goddard Park.
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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.
Major League Roast Beef & Wings offers up the best sandwiches in Pondville.
There are local retail stores like Staples and DXL Men's Apparel in Pondville.
Outback is a popular food chain located in Pondville.
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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."
There are many Cape Cod houses to choose from in Pondville.
Own a home in Pondville and enjoy being a part of the community.
Pondville offers a wide variety of housing styles to choose from.
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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.
Southbridge Street runs through Pondville, and is lined with retail and dining options.
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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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
Airport
Worcester Regional
21 min drive
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.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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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
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