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A rural New England community with lower housing prices than Boston
About 25 miles northwest of Worcester and 65 miles from Boston, the small town of Templeton has a mix of housing, farms with cafes and public land for recreation. People move here to be away from the busyness of Boston while still living close to Route 2, which provides a direct route into the city. “Templeton is a quiet community with rural New England flair, and it’s very affordable compared to the rest of Massachusetts,” says Realtor Sarah Schouler with Lamacchia Realty. “That’s a big draw for buyers – if you’re working in Boston, you can live there very cheaply and make money in the city and come home to a quiet atmosphere.”
An overview of one of the newer sections of homes south of the Templeton town center with larger new traditional style homes.
The Pease Orchard offers a wide variety of fresh goods including local honey, jams, and apples available seasonally.
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A mix of large lots and neighborhoods
Templeton has a mix of historic, midcentury and modern architecture. Historic farmhouses and Colonial Revival homes can be found, while midcentury options include ranch-style and bi-level homes, and most modern options are large new traditional homes. Buyers looking to build custom homes can typically find land for sale, and most already built homes are on large, acre-plus lots, though homes on smaller lots in neighborhoods are also available. Templeton has a very forested landscape, so many properties, especially the larger lots, are densely treed. Recent sales prices for single-family homes range from around $100,000 to $700,000. Buyers in Templeton can save money on their electric bills: “They have a municipal power facility, so they don’t use the bigger corporate electric services, and residents get a discounted rate,” Schouler says. “That’s a big draw for buyers. There are several towns in Massachusetts that have that, but Templeton’s the only one in the immediate area that does.”
A classic Colonial Revival style home in the town of Templeton, MA.
Rows of larger Colonial Revival style homes on large lots can be found further away from the town center of Templeton, MA.
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Narragansett Regional School District
Templeton Elementary School and Narragansett Middle School get C grades from Niche, and Narragansett Regional High School gets a B-minus. Narragansett Regional High School’s Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System results show that students score above the state average for math and reading performance on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System. More than half of NRHS students participate in Advanced Placement coursework.
The Templeton Elementary School in located within the town and serves the youngest residents in Templeton, MA.
The Narragansett Regional High School is known for its commitment to academic excellence, and extracurricular activities.
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State forests, campgrounds, Templewood Golf Course and Templeton Fish and Game Club
Templeton has an abundance of outdoor space to enjoy, attracting residents who like to spend time outside. The over 3,000-acre Templeton State Forest has hiking trails among pine and hardwood trees with opportunities to view wildlife such as deer and birds. North County Land Trust’s nearly 70-acre Dwelly Farm Conservation Area has a mix of forest and fields with trails for the public to enjoy hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and mountain biking. The 465-acre Norcross Hill Wildlife Management Area’s wetlands and woodlands contain white-tailed deer, bears, waterfowl and other wildlife. Otter River State Forest is a popular spot for camping, but day visitors can also enjoy hiking, mountain biking and swimming. Peaceful Pines Family Campground is another neighborhood campsite, and it also has a swimming pool, fishing pond and game room. Crow Hill Motorsports Park has open practice times and races, and Templewood Golf Course is an 18-hole facility that’s open to the public. Located on the shore of Partridgeville Pond, Templeton Fish and Game Club is a private fishing club and shooting range with events like live music, line dancing lessons and weekly games of horseshoes and darts.
A unique look down on the Templeton State Forest area which provides various recreation access for residents in town.
The expansive Templewood Golf Course serves as one of the more popular recreational options in the Templeton, MA area.
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Farm-fresh food at local cafes
Templeton’s locally owned restaurants serve as gathering points for the community. KRO’s on the Common uses fresh ingredients from local farms to serve a seasonal menu alongside pastries and cookies made from scratch. Deer Creek Farm Bagels and Breads is a popular breakfast spot with seasonal drinks and rotating bagel flavors. Candlelight Café is a cozy small-town bar and grill with live music and a patio overlooking Bourn-Hadley Pond. Just to the north, The Templeton Kitchen Garden is a country store and bakery that serves ice cream in the summer. Further south, the 100-acre Valley View Farm sells fresh and frozen meats, seasonal produce and homemade sandwiches and soups.
KRO's on the Common serves up breakfast for residents in Templeton, MA.
Deer Creek Farm Bagels and Breads is well know for their breakfast sandwiches and a popular stop for residents in Templeton, MA.
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Taking Route 2 to Boston
“Templeton is along Route 2, which is a major east-west corridor across northern Massachusetts that connects the western part of the state from North Adams to Boston,” Schouler says. “That’s a real draw to people who work near Boston. They can jump right on the highway, and Boston is about an hour away.” Montachusett Regional Transit Authority’s G-Link bus stops in Templeton, connecting the community to Athol, Phillipston and Gardner. Templeton’s nearest medical center is Heywood Hospital, 5 miles east. Twenty-four miles south, Worcester Regional Airport offers commercial flights to New York and Florida. Boston Logan International Airport is 66 miles southeast.
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On average, homes in Templeton, MA sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Templeton, MA over the last 12 months is $452,500, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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