Pinehurst
Neighborhood Reviews
Celebrating community history at Yankee Doodle Homecoming
Every year, Pinehurst and the larger Billerica community come together to celebrate the town’s connection to the American Revolution. The third weekend of September is known as “Yankee Doodle Homecoming” in Billerica. It’s held in honor of a Billerica farmer and aspiring Minuteman, Thomas Ditson Jr., who got caught up with British soldiers while in Boston looking for a musket. The English soldiers tarred and feathered him and paraded him through the streets of Boston, playing “Yankee Doodle” on their fife and drums. It was after that that the song became a badge of honor for the colonists, and to this day Billerica is known as the state’s Yankee Doodle town. At the festival, there is a parade every year, plus a fun-filled afternoon with tons of vendors, local organizations, demonstrations and food and a Colonial Minutemen Encampment. "It’s a lively event, and the whole community gets involved," says Burke. “The first year I was there they had so many dump trucks throwing candy to people, and as time went on, more people got involved with floats.”Students zoned for Billerica Public Schools
Students in Pinehurst can attend the Billerica Public Schools. Ditson Elementary and Locke Middle both earn a B-plus from Niche, but the district's crown jewel is the B-rated Billerica Memorial High School, which opened in late 2019 and serves about 1,700 students. Designed in part to reflect a community center, the new school has a gymnasium, dining commons, an auditorium, an athletic complex and a green designed to resemble a quad, all on one campus. Some of its prominent programs include the robotics team, the drama department and the business and entrepreneurship club. It also has an athletics department that maintains a healthy rivalry with nearby Chelmsford, Burke says.Hiking Bicknell Town Forest and Great Brook Farm State Park
If the outdoors are calling your name, there are plenty of places to soak in nature in Pinehurst and beyond. The Bicknell Town Forest, located in Pinehurst next to Ditson Elementary School, is a great place for hiking, mountain biking, walking your dog, riding your horse or going cross country skiing or snowshoeing. The big one, however, is Great Brook Farm State Park in nearby Carlisle, which Burke says gets crazy busy on the weekends. Senior citizens can enjoy painting, ceramics, dance classes and more at the Billerica Council on Aging.Comfortable community dives and local shopping
Along Pinehurst’s main stretch of Boston Road, there's a smorgasbord of chain restaurants, grocers like Market Basket and some local eateries. Check out the Emerald Rose for bangers and mash, Guinness-marinated steak tips and Irish egg rolls in a cozy pub setting. Just down the street, Newtowne Grill has draft beers, cocktails and bar favorites like nachos and chicken parmesan. "Neighbors go to both places for comfort," Burke says. "Because they know them well."
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mary Kelly
Mary Kelly
Century 21 Property Central Inc.
(339) 229-6334
80 Total Sales
1 in Pinehurst
$750,000 Price
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Carol St. Pierre
Carol St. Pierre
Tache Real Estate, Inc.
(781) 776-5893
48 Total Sales
1 in Pinehurst
$275,000 Price
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Vicky Xiao
Vicky Xiao
Century 21 North East
(339) 666-2022
41 Total Sales
1 in Pinehurst
$655,000 Price
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Susan Tanner
Susan Tanner
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
(857) 971-8560
30 Total Sales
2 in Pinehurst
$675K - $765K Price Range
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Shannon Forsythe
Shannon Forsythe
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Your Way
(781) 661-5343
100 Total Sales
6 in Pinehurst
$415K - $990K Price Range
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Lia Carminati
Lia Carminati
Be Live in Realty
(617) 500-6025
41 Total Sales
1 in Pinehurst
$560,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Kohlrausch Park
Wilson Mill Park
Veterans Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Lampson Recreation Complex
Wildwood Park
Pinehurst Playground
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/7/2015
Niche Review
There has been some crime in the area in the past few years
6/12/2014
Niche Review
Some days are good. Some days are not so good.
5/18/2015
Niche Review
Typical New England weather in this area. The summer tends to be hot while the winter tends to be icy and flurried with snow
1/3/2016
Niche Review
I think our town could have a better quality of stores. The current businesses in our town offer the basic necessities for your home but the quality of the items are lacking.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Pinehurst | 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 | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Pinehurst Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pinehurst, Billerica sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Pinehurst, Billerica over the last 12 months is $450,000, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$450,000
Median Sale Price
$450,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$450,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$500,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$548,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
40
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$323
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,382
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1968
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,907
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,431
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
844
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
15,245
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
7,054
Median Age
44
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$133,319
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$156,601
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.6%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.6%
Advanced Degrees
12.7%
% Population in Labor Force
73.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
North Burlington
Suburb with hiking, nearby shopping and dining about 15 miles from Boston
Havenville
Compact suburban community is one of Burlington's more attractively priced areas
Billerica
An evolving Boston suburb with a number of high rankings and awards
Bedford
Historic and charming suburban town within commuting distance of Boston
Burlington Town Center
Active Boston suburb known for parks, commercial life and community events
Woods Corner
A mall, hospital and more commercial development on Burlingon's south side
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