The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01469 sells for about $620,000, or $265 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 01469 — Townsend
The housing market in 01469 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand from buyers seeking suburban/rural living. Prices have seen moderate year-over-year growth, though the limited volume of sales makes the market sensitive to individual property listings. Buyers should expect competitive conditions for well-maintained homes.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with a strong sense of community, while remaining within commuting distance of larger employment centers.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 4.1% — 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 7.8%/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 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 01469, Middlesex County, MA
Townsend is generally considered a low-crime, safe residential community with crime rates significantly lower than the Massachusetts and national averages.
The area is served by the North Middlesex Regional School District, which generally maintains solid academic performance ratings and community support.
The region faces moderate risks from winter storms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the Squannacook River, with standard insurance requirements for homeowners.
Growth is characterized by slow, steady residential development with limited commercial expansion, maintaining the town's rural, small-town character.
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.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to employment hubs in the I-495 corridor or toward the Greater Boston area.
The area features extensive outdoor recreation including the Squannacook River Wildlife Management Area, local hiking trails, and proximity to regional golf courses.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, consisting mostly of single-family home rentals and small multi-family units; short-term rentals are minimal.
The local economy is largely residential, with residents commuting to major employers in the technology, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors located in the surrounding I-495 belt.
Public transit is virtually non-existent; the area relies entirely on private vehicle transportation via local routes connecting to major highways.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning to preserve the town's rural character, with no major large-scale commercial projects currently approved.
The Middlesex County assessment regime follows standard Massachusetts property tax laws with annual adjustments based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to the North Middlesex Regional School District tax levy and standard municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners should account for standard New England weather-related risks.
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Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-year estimates for ZCTA 01469.
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- Kimball Farm Westford4.614.1 mi
- Nova Trampoline Park4.312.3 mi
- Mel's Funway Park4.217.9 mi
- Spooky World Presents Nightmare New England417.9 mi
- Wachusett Mountain Ski Area4.515.8 mi
- Tsongas Center4.518.7 mi
- Gate City Casino4.310.8 mi
- The Butterfly Place4.612.4 mi
- The 1761 Old Mill4.513.6 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | New England4.212.5 mi
- AMC Tyngsboro 124.312.1 mi
- The Butterfly Place4.612.4 mi
- Nova Trampoline Park4.312.3 mi
- Mine Falls Park4.711.3 mi
- Discovery Museum4.718.5 mi
- Fruitlands Museum4.612 mi
- Bancroft's Castle4.77.6 mi
- Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center4.518.8 mi
- Boott Cotton Mills Museum4.819 mi
- The Butterfly Place4.612.4 mi
- Mine Falls Park4.711.3 mi
- Rogers Field4.59.6 mi
- Fruitlands Museum4.612 mi
- Doyle Field4.610.3 mi
- Shady Point Beach & Campground4.48.3 mi
- Shaker Hills Country Club4.111 mi
- Red Tail Golf Club410.5 mi
- Overlook Golf Club4.47.6 mi
- Nashua Country Club4.612.5 mi
- Amherst Country Club4.211.3 mi
- Pheasant Lane Mall4.312.4 mi
- The Mall at Whitney Field3.810.5 mi
- Kohl's411.2 mi
- Shaw's4.110.3 mi
- Brookdale Fruit Farm Inc.4.56.8 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.621.5 mi
- Worcester Regional Airport4.629.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large protected area for hiking, fishing, and wildlife observation.
Offers extensive trails for mountain biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.