Pine Hill
Architectural variety in Pine Hill
Homes in Pine Hill are often fronted by grassy lawns and sometimes separated from neighbors by small thickets of trees. The streets are lined with a variety of architecture, which primarily includes Colonial-style homes, Cape Cods and ranch-style homes. “Housing is very mixed,” Piacenza says. “The aesthetic here is all different decades. You have a lot of older homes, because Chelmsford’s an old town. There are homes from the 1700s there, but there are also brand-new constructions.” Prices can vary just as much, with single-family properties usually ranging from about $700,000 to nearly $1.4 million or higher. Some condos also sit in Pine Hill and can cost between $400,000 and $500,000. The neighborhood has yet to receive a CAP Index Crime Score.
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State recognition for Chelmsford High School
Charles D. Harrington Elementary School receives a B-plus rating from Niche, spanning kindergarten through fourth grade. McCarthy Middle School receives an A-minus, while Chelmsford High School garners an A rating from Niche. In 2024, Chelmsford High received School of Recognition honors from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for achievement and progress toward accountability targets. All three schools are part of Chelmsford Public Schools and sit in northern Pine Hill.
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Fishing, swimming and boating on the water
The closest established green space is Friendship Park, which sits on the southern boundary of Pine Hill and features an inclusive playground. Just west, Nabnasset Pond accommodates fishing and swimming while and offers a boat ramp, though access is limited. “Recreation is all around,” Piacenza says. “If you live in town, there is tons of stuff to do. You can pop your kayak in and go pretty much everywhere.” Freeman Lake sits to the north and prohibits motorized boats but accommodates swimming in some areas, as well as kayaks and canoes. The Merrimack River is also popular for boating and fishing. Just south, the Lime Kiln Quarry has several miles of trails for hikers.
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Nearby shopping and tax-free options in New Hampshire
Locals have a couple of stops for ice cream nearby, with Sully’s Ice Cream Stand in northern Pine Hill and the Country Creamery & Coffeehouse close to Friendship Park to the southwest. Just southeast, in Chelmsford, residents can stop at Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant or Madras Grill Indian Restaurant for international dishes. Fishbones of Chelmsford serves up seafood, and several pizza places are nearby. “It’s right outside of downtown Chelmsford proper,” Piacenza says. “You can go out the back way and right into Westford, which has tons of restaurants. It’s got everything.”Lowell, which sits nearby along the Merrimack, offers more options. “I love Lowell for going out to eat,” Piacenza says. “There are always new pop-up restaurants and always new things happening. There are new Asian food places where the food is off the hook.” A Hannaford and Walmart sit just across the expressway from Pine Hill, and a Market Basket and Stop & Shop are located just east down the road. Just north, across the New Hampshire state line, Pheasant Lane Mall is a popular stop for shopping without sales tax. Stores there include Trader Joe’s, Market Basket and Costco.
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Commuters head southward to Boston
Route 3 is also known as the Northwest Expressway and makes up the northern boundary of Pine Hill, while Interstate 495 runs along the southeastern-facing side of the neighborhood. “Pine Hill is between the expressway and 495, which makes it a prime location,” Piacenza says. “128 is a couple miles down, and that’ll take you right into Waltham or into the city.” Route 3 is the beginning of the drive to Boston, which sits between 30 and 35 miles south, while Worcester sits around 40 miles southwest. Peter Pan bus lines connect Pine Hill to Boston.Events in Chelmsford and Lowell
The Chelmsford Center for the Arts sits just south of Pine Hill and hosts concerts, karaoke nights and private events. Chelmsford proper and Lowell are popular destinations for events and entertainment. “There is always stuff going on in both towns,” Piacenza says. “Lowell has a million festivals and is very diverse, culturally, so there is always something going down.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kip LeBaron
Kip LeBaron
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
(339) 218-6789
93 Total Sales
1 in Pine Hill
$422,500 Price
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Jay McHugh
Jay McHugh
Responds QuicklyLAER Realty Partners
(339) 666-1524
68 Total Sales
1 in Pine Hill
$925,000 Price
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Gunilla Rubino
Gunilla Rubino
Coldwell Banker Realty
(351) 208-1129
57 Total Sales
1 in Pine Hill
$610,000 Price
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Timothy Hanlon
Timothy Hanlon
Keller Williams Boston-Metro
(508) 406-7369
10 Total Sales
1 in Pine Hill
$311,000 Price
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Robert Cohen
Robert Cohen
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
(781) 694-6127
75 Total Sales
1 in Pine Hill
$642,000 Price
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John Lynch
John Lynch
Keller Williams Realty - Merrimack
(978) 788-8041
30 Total Sales
2 in Pine Hill
$580K - $774K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Chelmsford Dog Park
Friendship Park At Roberts Field
Lime Kiln Quarry
Transit
Pine Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pine Hill, Chelmsford sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Pine Hill, Chelmsford over the last 12 months is $580,000, up 171% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$715,000
Median Sale Price
$580,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$670,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$244,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
171%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$313
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,329
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1969
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,221
Above the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,611
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
35,283
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
3,507
Median Age
48
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$157,627
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$179,395
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.3%
College Graduates
60.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.4%
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®
31
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5
/ 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.
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