The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01719 sells for about $935,625, or $313 per square foot.
Prices are down 11.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 78 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,800 a month.
ZIP 01719 — Boxborough
The 01719 housing market is currently experiencing a correction with a significant year-over-year decline in median prices and low sales volume. Inventory remains extremely tight, which continues to support a seller's market dynamic despite the price softening. Data for specific metrics like property tax history and detailed 10-year price trajectories were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is best suited for family buyers seeking a quiet, suburban environment with access to high-quality regional schools and commuters working in the I-495 technology corridor.
Median prices moved down 11.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 78 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
7% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.6% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.0% · poverty 2.0% — 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 3.9%/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 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 01719, Middlesex County, MA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Boxborough reports low crime rates consistent with its suburban character, generally ranking well below state and national averages for violent and property crime.
The area is served by the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District, which is generally characterized by high academic performance and strong community support.
The region faces moderate risks from winter storms and occasional heavy precipitation, with standard flood insurance requirements for properties in designated low-lying zones.
The area maintains a suburban character with proximity to major technology corridors along I-495, though large-scale new development is limited by local zoning.
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 primarily commute via I-495 and Route 2 toward employment hubs in the MetroWest and Greater Boston areas.
The area features local conservation lands, trails, and proximity to regional parks, with basic shopping and dining available in neighboring towns.
The rental market is limited in depth with low inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes and small-scale multi-family units.
The local economy is anchored by proximity to the I-495 technology belt, with a mix of professional services and light industrial employers.
The area is car-dependent with primary access via I-495 and Route 2; public transit options are limited.
Development is largely focused on residential infill and small-scale commercial projects consistent with town master planning.
The Middlesex County assessment regime is managed at the municipal level, with properties reassessed periodically to reflect market changes.
Parcels are primarily served by the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including winter storm risks and standard fire protection ratings.
Massachusetts continues to see stable domestic migration patterns with a focus on suburban growth in the Greater Boston area.
Massachusetts is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home, though the state is generally 'caveat emptor'.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive network of trails and protected open space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.