Westford, MA Real Estate

Single-Family Houses for Sale

The Boston Metro area is chock full of several great suburbs that provide a nice place to come home to after a busy day at work in the city. While each of these Boston suburbs has its draws, Westford, MA, is definitely a unique option for anyone considering moving to this part of the state. To start, the town has a property market that's growing but has a median square footage price that's actually lower than the surrounding suburbs.

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This means that the town has a major draw; it's only about 36 minutes from the city but still manages to have properties that are very reasonably priced. In fact, the median house value for this market is $538,300, which would amount to a mortgage for a home that might have four bedrooms and three baths of less than $2,100 per month. When considering the value of this, it's important to note that many of the surrounding towns have much higher median home values, and since Boston is growing, it's easy to see how this market may become one of the hotter markets in the Boston area.

Home ownership in the area is also very advantageous for anyone looking to simply find a town that has good neighborhoods. This town is very family-friendly and the homes that are available for sale are all excellent places to grow up. From a design point of view, the property landscape is very varied; there are recently constructed properties around town, but there are also more than a few older buildings that date back to the early and mid-1800s. These colonial-style homes are great places to live because it's like becoming a part of history, which is why Massachusetts draws so much interest in the housing market.

Owning one of the homes in this area certainly has several benefits worth considering. First, the homes in town are very well-built and many have features like hardwood flooring, a fireplace, and granite countertops in both the kitchen and the bathrooms.

Homeownership also comes with another major perk: upgrading. Any home that's purchased on the market is going to be upgraded and maintained over the years by the owners, and when a property is upgraded, it appreciates in value. Projects like installing a new furnace, the installation of smart thermostats, or simple tile replacement will mean for greater resale values down the line, and with a town so close to Boston, an investment of this type can yield dividends later.

PNot only are small-scale upgrades a great way to add value to a property purchase, but large-scale upgrades are a great way to boost resale value. For those with large yards, swimming pool installs are a great choice; usually, these types of installations will provide hours of fun for a family, but it will also add some zeroes when it comes time to sell the property. Additionally, extra yard space is also good for installing a patio; a good patio can be used to entertain guests and grill food, and once again properties with these types of upgrades often have higher resell values later on.

PFinally, outside of the investment potential, a good single-family home is simply a way to live the American dream; owning property provides a place for a family to grow. Currently, there are many homeowning opportunities in this area, which is why purchasing a single-family home in the area is such a good idea.

Condos and Townhouses for Sale

PThis Boston suburb isn't just popular due to its single-family home market, there are also some condominium and townhome options in the property market. In fact, in one of the large condo communities, there are units with hardwood floors, massive kitchen spaces, and more than enough square footage to compare with just about any of the single-family homes in the area. Despite this, many prospective property owners wonder what the draw is when purchasing one of these types of properties, and the answer is fairly surprising.

PCondo and townhouse ownership are becoming increasingly popular for a reason; these types of communities have a tendency to simply be easier to manage than traditional properties. While home maintenance isn't necessarily difficult, keeping up with your property can be tedious, especially when the owner wants to relax after work or on the weekends. A condominium or townhouse property actually employs staff that will keep the property well-maintained, and this includes fixing any issues and ensuring that snow is shoveled, sidewalks are kept clean, and the property itself is routinely beautified.

Like standard property ownership, condo and townhome owners pay a monthly mortgage in order to pay off the cost of the property, which is typically paid off in 15, 20, or 30 years. Unlike a traditional property, a condo or townhome is also subject to a homeowner's association fee, which is also known as an HOA. In this town, a resident can expect this HOA fee to hover around the $350 mark on a monthly basis, but some HOA fees are factored in on a quarterly or even annual basis.

While this may seem like a lot, usually these fees pay off the maintenance fees for the property, which means that it's this money that pays for components for repair and the salary of the staff that keeps the property in shape. Additionally, the HOA, in many cases, also pays for some of the utilities at the property; meaning that electric and heat can sometimes be folded into this fee so that they always remain fixed from month to month.

In this particular town, about 89 percent of the properties are owned, so purchasing a condo of this type can grant the benefits of ownership without the hassle of the near-constant effort of home maintenance. The community is also a major draw. Some of the properties in town offer community amenities like pools and workout areas, and many of these homes rest on manicured properties that feature things like walking trails and conservation land.

Additionally, these properties also come with appliances like refrigerators and stoves, and many in the area also provide dishwashers, garbage disposals, and washer and dryers as well. At one of the developments in town that was constructed in 2011, the property provides a single garage space for its owners, has in-unit features like walk-in closets in the master bedrooms, and a furnished office in each condo unit.

Some condo units in the area are actually converted homes that have been split to support the condo lifestyle. As a result, many have a different owner on each level of the property and a shared staircase that can be used by all of the owners. Like complexes that were designed to be used as condo or townhouse communities, these converted homes also have staff and community amenities for the owners to enjoy.

Apartments for Sale or Rent

Leasing or purchasing an apartment in this town is an excellent option for those that want to live in this convenient Boston suburb. Outside of ownership, an impressive 11 percent of the town's population rents in this area, which is a prime indicator that there are more than enough apartments in this town to be a viable option for just about anyone.

Renting an apartment is a great option for anyone that's not intending to be in the area for 10 to 30 years. This type of living is a great short-term option, and a lease cycle is usually anywhere from one to two years, and lease renews are certainly an option for renters. In addition to this, many apartment complexes offer flexible leases so that renters can conveniently stay for as long a time as might suit their needs.

These short-term tenancy options are also great for anyone that wants to move into town but is waiting for a single-family home or condo to come onto the market. This sort of diligence is a great way to seize on opportunities, and this type of prospective homeowner is often the type to catch rare opportunities as they appear. Apartment ownership is also a good option that works similar to condo or townhouse ownership; the tenant owns the inside area of the apartment but might pay a maintenance fee that ensures that repairs and area upkeep are accomplished by the building staff.

One great selling point for renting an apartment in this area is the fact that usually, rents are much cheaper than mortgages. In fact, the median rent for this area is about $1,727; this is much cheaper than the area's typical mortgage, which falls slightly over $2,000 per month at the median level. Throw in the fact that some apartment developments might fold in utilities like heat or electricity, and it's fairly easy to see why certain people prefer rental apartment living to true property ownership.

Speaking of ownership, apartment renters are also free of standard ownership responsibilities; if a component inside of an apartment fails, it's the building's responsibility to repair or replace it. This can even fall under the purview of structural issues; if the building has structural problems, the landlord has to elicit repairs, not the renter. In fact, even smaller items like light bulbs and smoke detector batteries can fall under the umbrella of landlord responsibility, which can save a renter some cash as well.

Apartments for rent in the area are also fairly varied; some properties, like condos, consist of pre-constructed homes that have been converted, and as a result, the living spaces are typically very spacious. For those dedicated apartment buildings, many properties in town provide one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, but there are also a few apartment communities that offer studio apartments as well.

For the most part, single occupancy apartments are typically suitable for a couple as well and will almost invariably have a single bathroom. For larger apartments that have more than two bedrooms, an additional bath or half-bath is also typically provided. One of the developments in town is a converted mill that currently houses one- and two-bedroom apartments for tenants, and like other developments in the area, these apartments have different sizing, orientations, and costs.

Benefits of Investing in Real Estate in the Community

For those thinking about moving into this Massachusetts community, there's a lot of great features in this town. While it is landlocked between some nearby towns like Chelmsford, the area is a rural town that has a lot of appeal for anyone looking to get away from the busy city life when not at work. Despite the rural styling, the area also has a burgeoning tech industry that's pioneered by tech giants like Red Hat and even Samsung.

This Boston suburb not only grants an easy commute from town to Boston, but it's also positioned so that it also only takes about an hour to travel to nearby Providence, Rhode Island. Due to the fact that the town rests so conveniently near to two major metropolitan centers should make it clear that investing in a property in the area can be very advantageous.

Commuting can be done very easily from town; for those seeking to travel to Boston, a trip via Interstate 495 will see most commuters arriving in town in a little about 35 minutes time. For those traveling to Rhode Island, once again, I-495 makes the trip fairly quick and easy. In fact, I-495, which passes right through town, provides an easy way to get around the state and even makes getting to places like Vermont and New York relatively simple.

For mass transit, there is a bus line that is run by the Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) that travels across the town. This bus line also connects to towns like Chelmsford and Lowell. Additionally, the MBTA's Commuter Rail Lowell Line is very easy to reach by using mass transit in town.

Day to day living in this town is also fairly idyllic. The populace is fairly friendly, there's little crime, and this is considered an A+ community for raising a family. In addition to the standard sources of entertainment, the town also has a fairly robust parks and recreation experience, and much of the town has a fairly high walkability score, which should appeal to daily walkers and hikers.

Since this is certainly a place for families, many prospective town residents might want to know what types of schools exist in the town. Fortunately, based on statewide rankings, this town has a very robust educational system; in fact, there are several public schools in the area that are well above average when it comes to programs and curriculum.

In fact, on the GreatSchools website, several of the public schools in the area have garnered a near-perfect score. As a result of the tech industry in town, many of the schools have programs that are designed to get children into technology and science, and year after year, these programs have been very successful.

When it comes time to search for necessities, the area also has a strong retail experience. Not only are malls like the Nagog Mall in fairly close proximity to town, but the town itself has its own share of retailers that should provide most residents with the materials that need for daily life. Additionally, the town has several grocery options that will make food prep and necessity gathering fairly easy.

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