Downtown Millbury
Preserving downtown through the Millbury Historical Society
Downtown Millbury is also a historic district, preserving centuries-old buildings like the Asa Waters Mansion, a 19th-century Georgian-style estate on Elm Street. The mansion also hosts the Millbury Historical Society, which hosts events and exhibits highlighting the town's history. Millbury Public Library was built as one of the original Carnegie libraries in 1915 and faithfully served the city for over a century.
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A combination of historic, midcentury and new construction
Laura Poulin-Harkins, a 20-year Realtor with Emerson Realtors, says, "The houses in town are a combination of historic, midcentury and new construction homes." Single-family homes in Millbury range from $300,000 to $650,000, varying by age and square footage. Millbury's streets are grid-patterned, with businesses and houses close to one another. The neighborhood is populated with Cape Cod and colonial homes and occasional condos, but more residents own their homes rather than rent them. Several roads are bridges that cross the churning Blackstone River that runs through town.
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Walk or bike the rail trail to Worcester
The Blackstone River Bikeway is a rail trail that cuts through New England trees on the way to Worcester. One main access point for the path is through the Millbury neighborhood, giving residents pedestrian access to and from Worcester. Dorothy Pond is a 21-acre lake in town where residents can picnic under shady trees, kayak or fish for yellow bullheads and chain pickerel.Worcester dining and a mall right at home
I Love Frankie's, also called Worcester's Best Pizza, is 5 miles from Millbury and serves cheesesteaks, sausage subs and hot New York-style pies. There's also The Shops at Blackstone Valley, Millbury's outdoor mall just across Massachusetts state Route 146, featuring more than 50 retailers to browse through, from Best Buy and Target to dining at Panera or Applebee's.
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A town with its own school district
Millbury Public Schools serves the town's children for education. Some schools nearby include Elm Street Elementary, rated a B on Niche; Raymond E. Shaw Elementary, rated a B-minus; and Millbury Junior/Senior High, teaching grades 7-12 and placed a C-plus on Niche. Millbury Junior/Senior High features an Innovative Pathways program, partnering with local industries to offer technical courses to fast-track students for career success after graduation.
Take the bus or drive on Mass Pike
There are five WRTA bus stops on the Route 4 line in Millbury, which can easily take residents from downtown to The Shops at Blackstone Valley Mall. Driving is also prevalent in Millbury; as Harkins says, "You'd need a car to access the amenities in places like Worcester." MA-146 and Interstate 90, also known as Mass Turnpike, are two auxiliary highways adjacent to Millbury. Residents can take MA-146 north to Worcester in just 6 miles or south 34 miles to Providence, Rhode Island. Alternatively, the Mass Turnpike makes for a 46-mile commute to downtown Boston from Millbury. The neighborhood of Millbury showcases the town's history through its preserved buildings and benefits residents with its simple highway access to urban centers to the north, south and east.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jennifer Juliano
Jennifer Juliano
Keller Williams Boston MetroWest
(508) 625-7884
146 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Millbury
$360K - $470K Price Range
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Christine Molla
Christine Molla
Costello Realty
(774) 614-8210
88 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Millbury
$520,000 Price
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Michael Giovangelo
Michael Giovangelo
Better Living Real Estate, LLC
(774) 341-5232
49 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Millbury
$435,000 Price
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Matheus Goncalves
Matheus Goncalves
Mega Realty Services
(508) 761-1925
152 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Millbury
$395K - $410K Price Range
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Michael L. Durkin
Michael L. Durkin
LAER Realty Partners
(508) 978-2599
99 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Millbury
$820,000 Price
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Rose Fitzpatrick
Rose Fitzpatrick
Responds QuicklyLPT Realty - Lioce Properties Group
(774) 619-7780
38 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Millbury
$521,500 Price
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 3rd
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Blithewood Ave Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Dorothy Pond
Greenwood Park
Oakland Heights Playground
Brierly Pond Kayak Launch
Martha Deering Wildlife Management Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown Millbury | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Millbury Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Millbury, Millbury sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Millbury, Millbury over the last 12 months is $400,000, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$405,000
Median Sale Price
$400,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$400,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$725,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$182
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
451
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1935
Months of Supply
0.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,624
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,418
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,199
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
697
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,700 - $3,225 per month
- Cobblestone Village Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 1,081+ Sq Ft
- 7 Cobblestone Village Way
- Millbury, MA
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$2,325 - $2,850 per month
- 19 Canal Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 794+ Sq Ft
- 19 Canal St
- Millbury, MA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,470
Median Age
44
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,886
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$91,317
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.1%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30.7%
Advanced Degrees
7.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65
/ 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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