The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01826 sells for about $466,200, or $224 per square foot.
Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,383 a month.
ZIP 01826 — Dracut
The housing market in ZIP 01826 is characterized by a median home value of $466,200 and a median household income of $111,451. Many specific market metrics such as months of supply, sale-to-list ratio, and effective tax rates are not currently published at the ZIP level. The area is primarily residential with housing stock largely dating to the 1960s and 1970s.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with more space and lower costs than the immediate Boston metro area.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — 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 4.5%/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 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 01826, Middlesex County MA
Dracut generally experiences lower crime rates compared to the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The Dracut Public Schools district serves the area, with schools generally maintaining average to above-average performance ratings within the state framework.
The area is subject to standard New England weather risks, including winter storms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the Merrimack River.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Lowell and Greater Boston employment hubs, with ongoing residential development and local commercial expansion.
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 by car toward Lowell, Lawrence, or Boston via I-93 and Route 3, with limited public transit options available directly within the ZIP.
The area features access to the Merrimack River, various town parks, and proximity to the Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest for hiking and outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and consistent demand, driven by the area's affordability relative to the inner Boston suburbs.
The local economy is supported by a mix of retail, healthcare, and manufacturing, with many residents employed in the nearby Lowell and Boston tech corridors.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with major access provided by Route 110 and proximity to I-93.
Development is currently focused on infill residential projects and the revitalization of the town's commercial corridors.
The Middlesex County assessment regime is managed at the municipal level by the Town of Dracut's Board of Assessors.
Parcels are subject to Dracut municipal taxes and the Dracut Public Schools district, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners in flood-prone areas near the Merrimack River may require additional coverage.
Massachusetts continues to see a net outflow of domestic residents, though suburban areas like Dracut maintain steady demand.
Massachusetts is a non-judicial foreclosure state, requiring strict adherence to statutory notice periods and the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home, though the state is generally 'caveat emptor'.
Data sourced from United States Zip Codes and Census ACS estimates.
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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.
Large forested area offering extensive trails for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing.
Community park featuring sports fields and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.