Harvard Land for Sale

Resting within the boundaries of Worcester County is Harvard Massachusetts. Settled in 1658 the town resides approximately 32 miles west of Boston. The town is bordered by the cities of Ayer, Bolton, Boxboro, Lancaster, Littleton, Shirley, and Stow. A roughly 27 square miles of territory holds the 6,520 towns people. Landscaped surroundings showcase ponds, open fields, forests, rolling hills, wetlands, conservation areas, and the Nashua River. The cozy community has two major roadways which consist of Route 2 and Route 495. A rural historic farming town provides a quiet and quaint environment.

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Reasons to Invest in Property in Harvard

History can be seen throughout many of the buildings architecture. Those touring the town will view Colonial and Victoria style construction. The Harvard Public Library built in 1891 provides glimpses into the past. A small-town environment that welcomes families and others to come and explore and stay. Peaceful neighborhoods offering an impression of well being to all those in the town. The rural zones of the town provide privacy and secluded homes for those that want to get away from the excitement of the city. The town offers outstanding schools where children can learn and grow in a family friendly setting. Year-round pastimes are available to all. Summer time offers swimming and boating. Winter pursuits involve cross country skiing and ice skating. There is something for everyone in the community.

Open spreads of property can be advantageous to all that choose to purchase. A couple of the buyers that would benefit from the unfilled acreage in the community are ranchers, farmers, and families.

Ranchers can enjoy the openness of the countryside. It grants them an area where the livestock can graze. They can choose to use the land as required within zoning requirements. The earth is a limited resource and the purchase of terrain allows for future endeavors and open ranges.

The farmer can also unearth many advantages to the open terra firma. They can choose to grow orchards providing fruits and nuts. The undeveloped terrain also presents a chance at growing fields of crops for consumption. Owning the acreage enables the farmer to have room to grow and expand.

Families additionally have the opportunity at receiving benefits from unoccupied parcels. They are free to create their dream home and design it per their needs. Families can become part of the town taking pride in what surrounds them. The countryside is more affordable than already established dwellings.

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Types of Development and Zoning Restrictions

Many communities have zoning codes for how certain areas are developed. These codes are in place to help the city use their limited resource in an efficient way. This also helps to protect local residents and businesses from developments that could interfere or be harmful to them. Some of the common zones are as follows:

• Rural: This is an area set aside for farms and other open land projects.
• Environmental: These areas are set aside to protect sensitive environmental areas such as wildlife habitats and wetlands.
• Historical: This property is set aside for the protection of historically significant structures or areas of value to the history of the city.
• Aesthetic: The city requires structures to look a certain way. This helps to preserve the original feel of the city.
• Residential: This is the area designated for single-family homes, apartments, Condos, and other residential uses.
• Commercial: This is the location of Retail stores, offices, restaurants, and theaters. This property is set aside for mixed-use developments as well. This is the combination of residential homes and storefronts.
• Industrial: These locations are where major manufacturing takes place. Some of these businesses include Auto factories, power plants, and other heavy manufacturing companies.

Some of the developments that can be developed in these areas will need to be approved by the city to ensure they do not interfere with the current residents and businesses already in the area. It is possible to ask the community for an alteration the zoning to allow for a development that does not fit into the requirements of the currently zoned area. This is done by asking the city for an exception or to change the regions zoning requirements. It is important to be patent through the process because the city will need time to research the impact of the development on the area and determine if it will be a good fit.

Examples of Potential Property Costs

Level woodlands with open farmland zoned for either single family or agricultural usage containing around 17 acres could sell for $400,000.

A wooded level single family residential lot with a scenic view and approximately 4 acres might market for around $70,000.

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