$715,360Average Value$127Average Price per Sq Ft0Homes For Sale
Peaceful suburban living in New England
Kings Grant-Russell Mill is a quiet residential neighborhood in the town of Chelmsford. Bordered by the 132-acre Russell Mill Pond and Town Forest, the peaceful pocket retreat features single-family New England homes spread across a wooded landscape. The area is also close to U.S. Route 3 and Interstate 93, making it a convenient place for highway access. Overall, the town is known for its excellent public school system, which has an A Niche rating, and for its small-town community vibe. “In general people move here for bigger homes with more space,” says Angela Caputo Griswold, who is a local resident and a Realtor at ERA Key Realty Services with 6 years of experience. “The town has a superb commuting location and the public schools are all excellent.”
Through the dense forrests of Kings Grant-Russell Mill, the winding roads reveal many homes.
Locals of Kings Grant-Russell Mill have access to Chlemsford town center as well as their many community spaces.
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Idyllic single-family homes
While the neighborhood is dotted with Colonial Revival and ranch-style homes built in the second half of the 20th century, Cape Cods, Garrison-styles and split-levels can also be found. The listing price is often between $600,000 and $1 million, and properties usually have open and versatile floor plans. Houses here have spacious yards, and the lots are often around half an acre to an acre. Slightly winding residential roads are interconnected and shaded by maple and pine trees. “The communities in Chelmsford have an almost country feel,” Griswold says. “It’s not quite rural; there are large trees and the homes are spread out.”
Locals can find lovely ranch inspires houses in Kings Grant-Russell Mill.
Spacious yards are a staple of homes in Kings Grant-Russell Mill.
Many homes in Kings Grant-Russell Mill have a lower profile nestled among the trees.
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Chelmsford Public Schools rates an A
The neighborhood is zoned for Chelmsford Public Schools, which has a student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. South Row Elementary serves students from kindergarten to fourth grade, and the school organizes an art show every year to display artwork by its students. Parker Middle School teaches children in fifth and sixth grades, and McCarthy Middle School is for seventh and eighth graders. All three schools score an A-minus from Niche. Chelmsford High School has an A rating and partners with Middlesex Community College to provide students with dual-enrollment courses in business and engineering.
Chelmsford High School boasts an A rating and better-than-average student teacher ratios.
Mccarthy Middle School is located in the Westlands neighborhood of Chelsford Massachusetts.
South Row Elementary serves grades K-4.
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Outdoor green spaces in the town
The community is bordered by Russell Mill Pond and Town Forest, a scenic recreational destination with seven mountain biking trails. People also take their pets on walks around the pond, and the adjacent Murphy Field is often used for soccer practices and games. The Bruce Freeman Rail Trail stretches from Lowell to Framingham and is accessed by residents as a popular recreational and commuting pathway. About 3 miles west, the 1,000-acre Great Brook Farm State Park has about 20 miles of hiking trails, and families can visit the dairy farm on weekends for free guided tours. Warren H Manning State Forest is located 3 miles east of the neighborhood, and has a big playground with climbing structures and a splash pad for the summer months.
Biking through Bartlett Woodlot Freeman Trail, residents of Kings Grant-Russell Mill are coonnect to all of Chelmsford.
Russel Mill Pond is at the heart of the residential community of Kings Grant-Russell Mill.
Locals of Kings Grant-Russell Mill are a sort drive to Warren H Manning State Forest.
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Shopping and dining options in Chelmsford Center
Pressed Café, a regional chain establishment with breakfast sandwiches, coffee and burgers, is right by the area. The town’s downtown, Chelmsford Center, is less than 3 miles away, and has popular restaurants and local shops. Fishbones serves classic New England seafood and doubles as a fish market. Several blocks away, Bertucci's has traditional Italian dishes and brick-oven pizza. Summer Street Grocers is a specialty market with fresh produce and prepared meals, and people can also shop at the town’s farmers markets. About 2 miles farther north, Chelmsford Mall has retailers and department stores, with a Stop & Shop across the street. Target is in nearby Lowell. Two miles south of the neighborhood, Treble Cove Plaza in North Billerica has a Market Basket and more restaurants.
Fisbones seafood restaurant in Chelmsford is a local favorite in the Golden Triangle area.
The Druzy Rose located in Chelmsford sells woman's and children's clothes.
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Navigating into Boston
The pocket community is bordered by U.S. Route 3, and Interstate 495 is also close by. Commuters can hop on U.S. Route 3 and Interstate 93 for access to the capital city or to the Boston Logan International Airport, both of which are about 27 to 30 miles away. Those who use public transit can take the Lowell Regional Transit Authority bus to Lowell, and from Lowell, take the MBTA commuter rail for direct access to Boston. Lowell General Hospital is approximately 6.5 miles north, and the area remains car-dependent.
Locals of Kings Grant-Russell Mill hop on the LRTA bus line to reach the Downtown Lowell.
The residential streets of Kings Grant-Russell Mill
are filled with tress from the surrounding forests.
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Festivals and traditions in town
There are many festivals, community and art events in Chelmsford. The town has celebrations such as the fall festival and the Independence Day Parade & Country Fair which has a traditional 2-mile road race. The holiday market, called the Holiday Gift Stroll of Center Village, features goods made by local artists and vendors, caroling and free gift wrapping. The Chelmsford Community of the Arts also serves the community with many art and cultural events, including open mic nights and the Chelmsford Film Festival.
In the summer locals from Kings Grant-Russell Mill can attend Bands on the Common.
Locals gather at the Chelmsford Town Common for various evnts on the weekends.
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Parks in this Area
Russell Mill Pond and Town Forest
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
45 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Kings Grant-Russell Mill
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Kings Grant-Russell Mill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Kings Grant-Russell Mill, Chelmsford sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Kings Grant-Russell Mill, Chelmsford over the last 12 months is $309,100, down 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$445,000
Median Sale Price
$309,100
Median Single Family Sale Price
$309,100
Median Change From 1st List Price
31%
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-26%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$127
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
198
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1963
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,612
Below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
22,651
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
535
Median Age
45
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$128,125
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$151,850
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.9%
College Graduates
55.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.8%
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®
21/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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