Roberts Ranches
Neighborhood in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Middlesex County 01824
Single-family homes on spacious lots
In Roberts Ranches, the quiet streets are slightly winding, echoing the area’s hilly landscape. New England trees sporadically dot the terrain, occasionally blocking homes from view. Properties here are mostly single-family Colonial Revivals and ranch styles built from the second half of the 20th century, and lots are usually around 1 acre. Occasionally, Cape Cods and Garrison styles can also be spotted, and most residences list for $500,000 to about $800,000. Homes are comfortably spread apart, each having private driveways. Although the roads don’t have sidewalks, one can still see neighbors walking around the community.
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Outdoor green spaces around the neighborhood
Residents here are about 3 miles north of Russel Mill Pond and Town Forest, one of the town’s recreational spots featuring over 130 acres of woodlands, extensive mountain biking and hiking trails and a pond for waterfront walks and picnics. The adjacent Murphy Field is frequently used for soccer games and practices. Warren H. Manning State Forest is in nearby Billerica, offering a water playground for children and a 1.35-mile looped trail around the forest. Archer Meadowbrook Preserve and Warren-Pohl Conservation Reservation provide more areas for people to hike and walk around.
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Highly rated Chelmsford Public Schools
Students here are zoned for Chelmsford Public Schools, which has a student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1 and an A Niche rating. Prospective schools include the K-4 South Row Elementary, Parker Middle School for fifth and sixth grade, and McCarthy Middle School, which serves seventh and eighth graders. All three schools score an A-minus on Niche. Chelmsford High School partners with Middlesex Community College and offers students dual-enrollment courses in the fields of engineering and business. The high school has an A rating and also provides study-abroad opportunities through its language department.
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Traditions and celebrations in Chelmsford
The Chelmsford Community of the Arts is an important cultural center in town, providing residents with art classes, a community theater that puts out annual musicals, seasonal exhibits and special talks. The center is also home to the Chelmsford Children’s Chorus, while also offering weekly events such as trivia, open-mic or karaoke nights. Additionally, the place also hosts events such as the Chelmsford Film Festival and comedy shows. The town has celebrations such as the fall festival and the Independence Day Parade & Country Fair, which features a 2-mile road race tradition. Holiday events include the Festival of Trees and the Holiday Gift Stroll of Center Village, a market day featuring goods made by local vendors, free gift wrapping and Carole singing and live performances.Proximity to Boston and New Hampshire
The community is by the intersection of Interstate 495 and U.S. Route 3, making it convenient for residents to access highways. Both the capital city and the Boston Logan International Airport are approximately 30 miles south of the neighborhood via U.S. Route 3, and New Hampshire’s border is about 12 miles north. Those who use public transit can take the Lowell Regional Transit Authority buses to Lowell, and then from the city’s train station take the MBTA commuter rail for direct access to Boston. Lowell General Hospital is 6 miles north, and the area remains car-dependent.Independent restaurants in Chelmsford Center
Chelmsford’s town center is about 2 miles away, with independent cafes, shops and established eateries. Classic New England fare and seafood are served at Fishbones, which is a staple eatery and a fish market. Those craving Italian food can head to Bertucci's for brick-oven pizza and specialty pasta. Several blocks away, Summer Street Grocers is a specialty market popular for its produce selections, prepared foods and a deli bar with fresh sandwiches. Shoppers can go to Chelmsford Mall, a retail center 3 miles north of the neighborhood, for department stores such as Kohl’s. Market Basket and Stop & Shop are also nearby. Lowell sits adjacent to the town and has Target and Walmart.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sarah Wrathall
Sarah Wrathall
Coldwell Banker Realty - Concord
(781) 819-5368
17 Total Sales
1 in Roberts Ranches
$781,000 Price
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Hien Lieu
Hien Lieu
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX 360
(781) 780-6882
59 Total Sales
1 in Roberts Ranches
$700,000 Price
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Tracy Spaniol
Tracy Spaniol
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Encore
(781) 332-5496
88 Total Sales
1 in Roberts Ranches
$575,000 Price
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Christine Strazzere
Christine Strazzere
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Triumph Realty
(978) 954-6083
122 Total Sales
1 in Roberts Ranches
$614,000 Price
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Stephanie Martin
Stephanie Martin
Responds QuicklyERA Key Realty Services
(351) 208-2481
39 Total Sales
1 in Roberts Ranches
$665,000 Price
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Karen Hudson
Karen Hudson
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty/Merrimack Valley
(351) 300-7169
75 Total Sales
1 in Roberts Ranches
$474,500 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- K to 4th
- Public
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Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Roberts Ranches | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Roberts Ranches Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Roberts Ranches, Chelmsford sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Roberts Ranches, Chelmsford over the last 12 months is $785,000, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$729,900
Median Sale Price
$785,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$777,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
-4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$364
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
354
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1962
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,601
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,053
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
23,086
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
902
Median Age
45
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$117,072
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$152,260
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
44.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15%
% Population in Labor Force
72.5%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11
/ 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
South Row
Easy access to the outdoors in Chelmsford’s bucolic south side
Golden Triangle
Commercially dense suburb with next-door access to I-495
Chelmsford Center
Shops and cafés abound in the commercial core of a 370-year-old town
East Chelmsford
A small-town suburban community on the banks of the Concord River
Old Stage Estates
Quiet suburban community with plenty of recreation and retail
Westlands
A cozy quiet suburb near Chelmsford and Lowell
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