The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01450 sells for about $673,500, or $324 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 76 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,473 a month.
ZIP 01450 — Groton
The 01450 housing market remains highly competitive with limited inventory, driving a high median price point. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight correction, demand remains robust for single-family homes in this well-regarded school district. The market is currently characterized by low turnover and high buyer interest.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals seeking a high quality of life, top-tier schools, and a semi-rural environment within commuting distance of major tech and corporate hubs.
Median prices moved down 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 76 days on market with 2.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.4% · poverty 3.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 01450, Middlesex County, MA
Groton is generally considered a safe, low-crime community with rates significantly below both state and national averages.
The area is served by the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District, which is highly regarded for its academic performance and college readiness metrics.
The region faces standard New England climate risks, including winter storm exposure and localized flood risks in low-lying areas near the Nashua River.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to the Route 495 technology corridor and a strong local focus on preserving rural character while supporting high-end residential development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Residents typically commute by car toward the Route 495 and Route 3 corridors for access to major employment hubs in the Greater Boston and Lowell areas.
The area features extensive conservation land, the Nashua River Rail Trail, and several local golf courses, providing a high density of outdoor recreational amenities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand, with limited multi-family stock and a strong preference for single-family rentals.
The local economy is supported by a mix of professional services, education, and proximity to the regional technology and life sciences clusters along the I-495 belt.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with access to the MBTA Commuter Rail available in neighboring towns like Ayer.
Development is strictly managed through local zoning to maintain the town's historic and rural character, with limited large-scale commercial expansion.
Parcels are subject to the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District tax levy and local municipal assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and storm risk profiles typical of the New England interior.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and local market aggregators.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Great Wolf Lodge | New England4.216.1 mi
- Kimball Farm Westford4.65.9 mi
- Apex Entertainment Marlborough4.418.6 mi
- Nova Trampoline Park4.311.1 mi
- Mel's Funway Park4.219.5 mi
- Wachusett Mountain Ski Area4.518.6 mi
- Apex Entertainment Marlborough4.418.6 mi
- Tsongas Center4.512.4 mi
- Gate City Casino4.39.7 mi
- Wamesit Lanes - Family Entertainment Center ( Bowling & Arcade Game Rooms )4.314.8 mi
- Discovery Museum4.710.9 mi
- Nashoba Valley Ski Area4.26.9 mi
- O'Neil Cinemas4.75.4 mi
- Showcase Cinema de Lux Lowell4.411.5 mi
- AMC Tyngsboro 124.38.2 mi
- New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill4.719.2 mi
- Discovery Museum4.710.9 mi
- deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum4.717.1 mi
- American Heritage Museum4.914.3 mi
- Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House4.714.9 mi
- The Butterfly Place4.66.1 mi
- Mine Falls Park4.711.1 mi
- Great Brook Farm State Park4.710.8 mi
- Rogers Field4.55.2 mi
- Fruitlands Museum4.67.4 mi
- Shaker Hills Country Club4.14.2 mi
- Red Tail Golf Club45.7 mi
- Butternut Farm Golf Club4.212.4 mi
- Overlook Golf Club4.47.8 mi
- Nashua Country Club4.610.5 mi
- Pheasant Lane Mall4.38.7 mi
- O'Neil Cinemas4.75.4 mi
- Kohl's4.110.9 mi
- Idylwilde Farms4.69.2 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.46.7 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.623.1 mi
- Worcester Regional Airport4.628.7 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.531 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.130.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A popular multi-use path for cycling and walking.
A public-access golf course and community hub.
Features hiking trails and scenic views of the surrounding countryside.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 25.0% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $842,000 (25.0% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $842,000 (+25% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.