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A historic French-Canadian cultural hub next to downtown Marlborough
French Hill is a quaint, small-town suburb that’s within walking distance of Marlborough’s downtown area and next to natural locales such as Williams Lake and Fort Meadow Reservoir. “In 2018, the city approved a new zoning district for the French Hill area called the Neighborhood Business District. This zoning also encourages mixed-use and retail along the existing corridor,” says Meredith Harris, the executive director of the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation. “Since then, the city has been able to attract a new 276-unit mixed-use development that includes 10,000 square feet of retail space and a parking garage with 448 spaces.”
Take a calming stroll down the Williams Lake Boardwalk in French Hill.
The Doughboy Monument sits proudly in just outside of French Hill.
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Folks can hike at Williams Lake and the Assabet River Rail Trail
Williams Lake is south of French Hill and is popular for bird-watching and hiking along the nearly 2-mile loop trail. Stevens Park is central to the neighborhood and features a playground and baseball diamond. To the north, Fort Meadow Reservoir is a manmade lake where folks can fish for yellow perch, swim at designated beaches or take a kayak out on the water. The paved Assabet River Rail Trail stretches nearly 10 miles through Middlesex County and cuts through French Hill, making for a leisurely bike ride or nature walk.
Take a long walk along the Assabet River Rail Trail near French Hill.
A stunning bridge leads you across Fort Meadow Resevoir in French Hill.
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Folks shop along Lincoln Street or at nearby Apex Center
Lincoln Street is French Hill’s commercial corridor, hosting local establishments like Prospect East Saloon for drinks and pool, while Pruller Restaurant has a buffet of Brazilian barbecue meats. Additional retail surrounds the neighborhood, says Robert Tunnera, a Marlborough local and owner of Tunnera Real Estate. “French Hill is appealing because it’s close to downtown and the Apex Center. There’s also new development on French Hill that’s bringing businesses over there.” The Apex Center retail plaza is less than 2 miles west and features axe-throwing, go-karts and a trampoline park. A strip mall across the street houses Hannaford, a regional chain supermarket. Perched on the shore of Fort Meadow Reservoir is the family-owned Bolton Street Tavern, serving burgers, seafood and pub grub to pair with local brews. Folks can dine on the lakefront patio or come on Fridays and Saturdays for live music.
Emporium Brazil is one of many places to get eclectic food near French Hill
For an exciting new read you can stop at Word on the Street near French Hill.
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Early 20th-century homes along suburban streets
Home styles include Colonial Revivals and Craftsman houses, with multifamily, condo and townhouse options also available. “Homes here are pretty old, built around the early 1900s, [and] a lot of residents are generational homeowners, so there’s a lot of established families around,” says Tunnera. “[It’s] more popular for the [home] prices here than in Boston, so people live out this way and work in town.” Single-family prices range from $400,000 to $950,000. Condos typically cost between $250,000 and $450,000, while townhouses vary from about $350,000 to $775,000. The neighborhood’s streets are wide, leaving less room for sidewalks and lawn space and putting neighbors closer together.
Townhomes are one of many styles of architecture you will find in French Hill
Two family homes are particularly common in French Hill.
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Marlborough hosts festivals all year round
Marlborough’s Labor Day parade starts on Lincoln Street, while the Food Truck and Arts Festival takes place in nearby downtown. At the annual September festival, attendees can sample food trucks and listen to live music or enjoy art installations on Main Street.
Marlborough High offers career academy classes
Marlborough Public Schools is the main district serving French Hill. Students can attend Raymond C. Richer Elementary School, with a C-plus grade from Niche. Older students can go to C-rated 1LT Charles L. Whitcomb Middle and Marlborough High, scored a B . Marlborough High also offers career-related programs like EMT certificates and the Technium Cyber Camp, prepping students for roles in cybersecurity.
Richer Elementary School in Marlborough offers an impressive campus.
Marlborough High School is the home of the Panthers.
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Commuters reach Boston in under an hour
Drivers can take the Massachusetts Turnpike or U.S. Route 20 to reach Boston; the which takes around 40 minutes, depending on traffic. There are three MetroWest Regional Transit Authority bus stops in French Hill for public transit connections to Marlborough’s diners and shops downtown.
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Assault with Weapon
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French Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in French Hill, Marlborough sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in French Hill, Marlborough over the last 12 months is $517,500, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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