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Sleepy lake town community in Shrewsbury
In the hilly roads of Edgemere, Lake Quinsigamond peeks out from behind Craftsman-style bungalows and Cape Cod-style houses. Life in this waterfront Shrewsbury neighborhood is all about nature. It’s where residents can dock their boats, launch kayaks into the water and find a different walking trail for every day of the week. Edgemere rests on the 4-mile-long body of water, Lake Quinsigamond, which separates Shrewsbury from nearby Worcester. Outdoor enthusiasts not only come to Edgemere for the lake, but also for the paved pondside pathways and treks through the forest that add to its natural allure. The town is 43 miles from Boston, making it a popular suburban enclave for those looking to live fuarther away from the city. Between its lake frontage, lush natural pathways and easy commuter access, Edgemere has many attributes.
Lakeside properties and more affordable landlocked homes
Some houses on the lake, like $1.1 million brick colonials and $750,000 Cape Cods, come with back and front patios and their own docks. Larger waterfront homes tend to have seven to eight bedrooms and feature open floor plans. Tall trees and big, grassy lots along with small, paved sidewalks are trademarks of the neighborhood’s landlocked areas, making the residential streets relatively walkable. Properties also include townhouses and duplexes that go for about $600,000 and 1950s ranch-style homes that run around $400,000. The smaller homes in the neighborhood often have two to three bedrooms and feature green lawns. Lots continue to open up, offering opportunities to build.
You can dock your boats right in your backyard in Edgemere neighborhood.
Charming Cape Cod homes are tucked away all over in the fall tree lines of Edgemere, MA.
Edgemere provides a variety of cul-de-sacs with sidewalks and spacious lawns.
Charming homes with plenty of sunlight in Edgemere, MA.
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Parks dedicated to improving Edgemere community
Lake Street Park offers a vast greenspace and walking paths through the woods. The park is usually quieter than the more popular Dean Park, which has outdoor sports facilities, a pond and picnic area. In 2020, the Shrewsbury Public Library and the town’s recreation department partnered to put a children’s StoryWalk at Lake Street Park. This project is a way to simultaneously encourage reading and walking outside, according to Library Director Priya Rathnam. “Librarians take children’s books that are heavy on pictures, laminate each page and mount them on wooden stakes around the paved pathway, so people can walk around and read a book,” says Rathnam, who has lived in Shrewsbury for about two decades. “We started this during the pandemic because people couldn’t get into the library, but it’s been so popular that we’ve continued it ever since.” This, Rathnam says, is just one example of how engaged Shrewsbury is as a community. She concludes that residents care about their local government, their senior center and their library. “There’s a mentality of giving back to the town, and people are good about that,” she says.
At Quinsigamond Lake Park, there are plenty of tennis courts to play in with friends.
The views are spectacular at Quinsigamond Lake. Find a bench and enjoy the moments.
Welcome to Lake Street Park, where you can walk many peaceful trails in Edgemere.
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Shopping and dining a short commute from Edgemere
Edgemere is mostly houses and natural beauty, but there are a few restaurants and other businesses that serve residents. The area is located directly south of Route 9, a major east-west highway that leads to both Worcester and Boston. Along Route 9, in the White City Shopping Center, fast and casual dining options such as Five Guys and Panera Bread are available. The nearby Shaw’s, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods Market and Total Wine & More are accessible for groceries and other essentials. Tavern in the Square, a well-known Boston area restaurant with locations across southern New England, has a location nearby in Shrewsbury as well. Napoli Italian Deli & Catering offers subs, baked haddock and chicken marsala.
Whole Foods is just a quick stop near Edgemere and other neighborhoods in the area.
Napoli serves great breakfast, lunch and dinner Italian cuisine in Edgemere.
Edgemere residents have a variety of shopping stores like Shaws and more right in town.
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Highly rated Shrewsbury Public Schools
Shrewsbury is known for its strong public school system. Shrewsbury Public Schools district has an overall A-plus rating from Niche, the highest possible grade. Children in Edgemere can attend Calvin Coolidge Elementary School for kindergarten through fourth grade. Coolidge has an A and features an active parent-teacher organization that raises funds to help pay for field trips, supplemental teaching materials and staff appreciation. Children may then go to Sherwood Middle School for grades five through six, Oak Middle School for grades seven through eight and Shrewsbury High School for grades nine through 12. Both middle schools score A grades, and the high school is rated A-plus. Public schools are within 6 miles of most residential areas. Saint John’s High School in Shrewsbury is also an option for boys seeking a private, Catholic education.
You can find early childhood education at Calvin Coolidge Elementary School.
Shrewsbury High School provides great sports activities for students in the area.
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Close to major Massachusetts routes
Route 9 provides a straight shot into Boston, which is about 43 miles east. Route 20 runs through Edgemere and merges with Interstate 84 to take drivers down to Hartford, Connecticut. Interstates 290 and 190 are just outside the neighborhood, and 290 connects to the Massachusetts Turnpike. Worcester Regional Transit Authority has a bus line that cuts through Edgemere for a public transportation option. The closest public airport is the Worcester Regional Airport about 9 miles west, which services flights through Delta, JetBlue and American Airlines.
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Edgemere Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Edgemere, Shrewsbury sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Edgemere, Shrewsbury over the last 12 months is $605,000, up 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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