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Quiet suburb with spacious homes and great schools
Spacious homes on large plots of land define the landscape of Southborough, a formerly rural town less than 30 miles west of Boston. And home to the renowned, private Fay School and St. Mark's School – in addition to highly rated public schools – Southborough is a Boston suburb that's a destination for those who want a top-notch education for their children. "Northborough, Westborough and Southborough used to be known as the 'Golden Triangle.' If you could get a house in one of those towns, you were doing well," says Michael Durkin, area native and Realtor at Laer Realty Partners. And that reputation continues today: "It has a vibrant downtown center, highway access and it's known internationally because of its schools."
There is farmland in Greater Southborough.
Locals are found walking around downtown Southborough.
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Highly rated public schools and renowned private schools
Students attending public schools in Southborough typically attend Mary E Finn Elementary School for Pre-K through first grade. The school earned an A-minus grade from Niche. Students progress to A-plus-rated Albert S. Woodward Memorial School for second and third grade and A-rated Margaret A. Neary School for fourth and fifth grade. Older students continue to A-rated P. Brent Trottier Middle School and A-rated Algonquin Regional High School, which is attended by students from Northborough and Southborough. Southborough is also home to the Fay School, serving kindergarten through ninth grades, and St. Mark's School, serving ninth through 12th grades. Both are private boarding schools. Fay School, founded in 1886 as the first junior boarding school in the country, boards students in grades 7 through 9. "Kids come from all over the world to go to school at St. Mark's," Durkin says. "And keep in mind, between Boston and Worcester, you have 40 of the top-rated universities in the country."
The main entrance to Mary E. Finn School in Southborough.
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School: Igniting young minds through education in Southborough.
Margaret A. Neary School supports learning & thriving in Southborough.
Main entrance to P. Brent Trottier Middle School in Southborough.
Algonquin Regional High School: Empowering students through academic excellence in Southborough.
The Office of Admission at the Fay School in Southborough.
St. Mark's School, is a coeducational Episcopal preparatory school in Southborough, MA.
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Colonial revivals and sprawling contemporary homes
Homes in Southborough include well-kept, three-bedroom ranches and Cape Cods for between $500,000 and $700,000, and large contemporary and Colonial Revival homes for between $800,000 and $1.4 million, though some modern builds go for more. "If a house in Northborough sells for $1.2 million, the same house in Southborough is $1.3 and some change, because it's 10 minutes closer to Boston," Durkin says. Durkin explains that Southborough is mostly built out, but there are occasionally new developments. Chestnut Meadow is one recent development with (soon to be) 12 modern farmhouse-style homes along Dairy Farm Lane starting at $2 million. These homes, like many others throughout Southborough, span over 4,000 square feet and sit on large lots at least one acre in size. Homes in Southborough sell quickly, after an average of about three weeks on the market, an indicator of the area's popularity.
A newly constructed Colonial on Clemmens Street in Greater Southborough.
Contemporary estate hidden behind landscaping on Sears Road in Greater Southborough.
Home set back from the road behind a rock wall and nice landscaping in Greater Southborough.
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Southborough Golf Club and Sudbury Reservoir
Residents unwind with a round at Southborough Golf Club, a public, 9-hole course with gently sloping hills. Locals can get outside and hike along the ponds, woods and pastures of Callahan State Park, and kids play on the equipment at nearby Fayville Park. Sudbury Reservoir stretches out through Southborough and serves as the backup water supply to Boston. Swimming and boating are not allowed on the water, and dogs aren't allowed on the trails. However, residents still take advantage of the peaceful water views and wildlife spotting by hiking, skiing and fishing around the reservoir.
Southborough Golf Club is a public 9-hole course in the Southborough area.
Fun fact, the Sudbury Reservoir acts as the backup water supply for Boston.
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Southborough life along Main Street
Southborough's small downtown area along Main Street and around the intersection of Routes 85 and 30 is the center of life in town. "It's pretty much old New England," Durkin says. The area has institutions and businesses, including St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Southborough Library, the police and fire station, and a handful of restaurants; the Fay School and St. Mark's School are also near downtown. Mauro's Village Cafe is a popular spot to meet with long-time friends over a stack of pancakes. The cafe's wood-paneled walls adorned with old pictures make for a cozy hometown spot. Nan's Kitchen & Market on Turnpike Road also serves fried chicken sandwiches and breakfast platters, in addition to its extensive selection of grab-your-own wine and beer. Locals can purchase groceries at Walmart, just west of the town in Northborough.
Stop by Southborough Pizza for a delicious slice.
Nan’s Kitchen & Market, an organic farm-to-table restaurant in Greater Southborough.
In Southborough, residents stop for delicious handmade bagels at the NY Bagel Factory.
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Northborough Applefest in September
The largest local event is the Northborough Applefest, which happens each year over four days in September. Crowds watch the fireworks show on Saturday night and return Sunday morning for the pancake breakfast and parade. Locals line the streets to watch the parade of local dancers, high school bands, first responders and local businesses with decked out trucks and floats. The weekend-long festivities also include a 5K race, ice cream social, street fair, BBQ cookout and more community events.
The community festivals happens every summer including ice cream socials and 5K races.
Chestnut Hill Farm: 170-acre farm with CSAs, trails, and events in Greater Southborough.
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Getting to Worcester and Boston on the MBTA train
Route 9, which takes travelers the 20 miles west to Worcester and 30 miles east to Boston, runs straight through Southborough. "Southborough is divided into south of Route 9 and north of Route 9," Durkin says. "A lot of the later growth has been south of Route 9, and earlier growth was north." Commuters can also take the trip to either city on the commuter rail from Southborough MBTA Station, a convenience that makes Southborough even more desirable. "In the late 90s, we opened up a subdivision by St. Mark's church called Stockwell Farms. Sales were okay, but then they announced the MBTA transit line," Durkin says. "Once that occurred, everything flew." Southborough is also 20 miles east of Worcester Regional Airport, 30 miles west of Boston Logan International Airport, 50 miles north of Rhode Island TF Green International Airport in Providence and 60 miles south of Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. Southborough is 4 miles south of UMass Memorial Health's Marlborough Hospital location. The town's CAP Index score is a 2, indicating a lower crime risk compared to the national average.
Residents can catch the bus on route 7 in Southborough.
The I-90 Turnpike is just a few miles from locals of Southborough making it an easy commute.
Residents of Southborough can easily access route 9 to get to connected neighborhoods.
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Private sewer and the Quabbin Aqueduct
Although Southborough is no longer a farming community, it maintains some of that rural feel due to the town's lack of municipal sewer lines. Development is also restricted in some areas because the Quabbin Aqueduct, which carries water from the Quabbin Reservoir to Boston, runs underground through the town. "You can build, but in some areas it's 300 feet below ground, and in others it's 20 feet," Durkin says.
Southborough's farmland offers picturesque views and fertile grounds for agricultural pursuits.
There are beautiful farm lands and community gardens spread around Southborough.
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On average, homes in Southborough, MA sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Southborough, MA over the last 12 months is $893,750, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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