An established community with easy access for commuters
About 20 miles northwest of Boston, on the south side of Billerica, Pinehurst is a small, suburban village where homebuyers can find lower-priced homes without going too far from the city. “It’s a neighborhood full of seasoned homes. They’re mature properties that have been there for a while,” says Ellen Grant, a sales associate with Keller Williams Gateway Realty. “People like the access to the highways and more affordable properties.” Pinehurst is home to approximately 7,300 residents and offers a quiet lifestyle. Homes are close together, giving it a suburban feel, but the mature trees on the properties add natural beauty and privacy for homeowners. Highly rated nearby schools make life convenient, while local parks add fun and relaxation to the area. With several major highways nearby and a few public transit options, Pinehurst residents are never far from anywhere they need to go.
Pinehurst parks add fun to everyday life
Pinehurst residents can visit several nearby parks and facilities for recreation. Pinehurst Park is in the center of the village and has a playground, basketball court and open lawn area. The park hosts the Pinehurst Community Farmers Market, which takes place on Monday evenings from June through October. Akeson Park is a popular spot for sports, with multiple soccer fields located on the banks of the Shawsheen River. The park also offers canoe access to the river for residents planning a paddle trip. Just north of the village, residents can visit the Peggy Hannon-Rizza Recreation Complex, a large facility with several sports options, including basketball, tennis and pickleball courts, softball fields and football fields. The complex also has a skate park and playground.
A mix of dining options on the village’s main avenue
Boston Road is the main thoroughfare through Pinehurst and is lined with a mix of local and chain dining options. Residents can choose from restaurants serving sandwiches, pizza, Japanese and American cuisine. When residents need something quick, fast-food options include McDonald’s, Subway and KFC. Towne Plaza is a large strip mall on Boston Road where residents can shop for pet supplies, pharmaceutical needs and beer and wine. Groceries are available at the Market Basket supermarket or Shaw’s south of the village.
Celebrating local history and heritage
Pinehurst residents gather with the rest of the Billerica community every year to celebrate the town’s Revolutionary War history at the annual Yankee Doodle Homecoming. This one-day event features many vendors, crafts, food and events throughout the day. There are games for children and live music for all attendees to enjoy. The event also includes a parade and ends each year with fireworks at Marshall Middle School.
Suburban New England homes covering a range of styles
Homebuyers can find several types of houses in Pinehurst, including ranch-style, Colonial Revival and split-level homes. Most houses are built on quiet, tree-lined streets and are close to the other homes in the neighborhood, giving the area a suburban vibe. The median home price in Pinehurst is $710,000, slightly higher than Billerica overall but lower than the nearby city of Burlington. Home prices are up 20% over the past year, and houses are selling quickly, in an average of 14 days.
Preparing for the future at local Pinehurst schools
Students in Pinehurst will likely attend schools in the Billerica Public Schools district, which receives an A-minus from Niche. The district serves approximately 4,700 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. Schools in the area include Ditson Elementary School, Locke Middle School and Billerica Memorial High School. The middle and elementary schools each receive B-plus ratings from Niche, while the high school is rated a B. Billerica Memorial High is home to approximately 1,700 students and is a relatively new campus. The school offers several student clubs, including robotics and business and entrepreneurship.
Highways and buses make commuting a breeze
Several major highways in the area make it easy for Pinehurst residents to get around Greater Boston. Northwest Expressway is just west of the village and can take residents northwest towards Lowell and New Hampshire. Interstates 93 and 95 are also nearby, giving residents a route into downtown Boston. Depending on traffic, the 18-mile drive typically takes between 25 and 40 minutes. The Lowell Regional Transit Authority also operates a bus route in Pinehurst, allowing residents to travel north through Billerica and Lowell without driving themselves. The 13 route has several stops in the village along Boston Road.
Lower crime in the village of Pinehurst
Pinehurst residents benefit from a lower crime rate than some other nearby cities. Billerica only has 23 total reported violent crimes in 2022, down from the previous two years. Pinehurst receives an A-plus for overall crime and an A-minus for violent crime from Crime Grade. The village has a violent crime rate of approximately 1.306 incidents per 1,000 residents during a typical year.
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