The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01879 sells for about $597,026, or $265 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,986 a month.
ZIP 01879 — Tyngsborough
The housing market in 01879 remains stable with low inventory and consistent demand from family buyers. Prices continue to appreciate at a moderate pace, supported by the area's high median income and proximity to regional employment hubs. Market conditions are currently balanced, though limited supply continues to put upward pressure on home values.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools and easy access to the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border employment centers.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.5% · poverty 6.6% — 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 5.6%/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 3.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 01879, Middlesex County, MA
Crime rates in Tyngsboro (01879) remain consistently low compared to both the Massachusetts state average and national benchmarks, with property crime being the primary reported concern.
The area is served by the Tyngsborough Public Schools, which generally maintain strong performance ratings and are well-regarded for their academic environment.
The region faces moderate risks related to winter weather and occasional heavy precipitation, though it is not located in a high-risk coastal flood zone.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Lowell and Nashua employment corridors, with steady residential development and limited commercial expansion within the ZIP itself.
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 US-3 and the Everett Turnpike, providing direct access to employment hubs in Lowell, MA, and Nashua, NH.
The area features significant access to the Merrimack River, local conservation lands, and the Tyngsboro Town Forest, offering extensive trails and outdoor recreation.
The rental market is tight with low vacancy rates, primarily consisting of single-family home rentals and small-scale multi-family units with limited short-term rental activity.
The local economy is anchored by small businesses and services, with the broader regional economy heavily influenced by the technology and manufacturing sectors in nearby Lowell and Nashua.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US-3 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional transit.
Development is focused on maintaining the town's suburban character while allowing for modest residential infill and infrastructure upgrades.
The Middlesex County assessment regime is managed at the municipal level, with property values updated periodically to reflect market conditions.
Parcels are served by the Tyngsborough Public School District and standard municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low risk for major natural disasters.
Massachusetts continues to see a net outflow of domestic residents, though suburban areas like Tyngsboro maintain stable population levels due to local demand.
Massachusetts is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a standard property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 01879 profile.
- Canobie Lake Park4.512.2 mi
- Kimball Farm Westford4.68.5 mi
- K1 Speed Boston-Wilmington4.216.1 mi
- Dave & Buster's Woburn4.118.3 mi
- Nova Trampoline Park4.36.1 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.512.2 mi
- Tsongas Center4.55.5 mi
- K1 Speed Boston-Wilmington4.216.1 mi
- Gate City Casino4.35.7 mi
- Smolak Farms4.317.5 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.512.2 mi
- Nashoba Valley Ski Area4.28.9 mi
- Cinemark Rockingham Park and XD4.711.8 mi
- Showcase Cinema de Lux Lowell4.46.3 mi
- O'Neil Cinemas4.78.6 mi
- Discovery Museum4.714.3 mi
- deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum4.717.4 mi
- American Heritage Museum4.919.1 mi
- Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House4.715.1 mi
- North Bridge4.814.2 mi
- The Butterfly Place4.62.2 mi
- Mine Falls Park4.77.3 mi
- Great Brook Farm State Park4.78.8 mi
- Benson Park4.87 mi
- Rogers Field4.513 mi
- Merrimack Premium Outlets4.511.6 mi
- Pheasant Lane Mall4.32.4 mi
- The Mall at Rockingham Park4.411.6 mi
- Tuscan Village4.412.1 mi
- O'Neil Cinemas4.78.6 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.129.5 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.618 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.528.2 mi
- The Lounge3.429.2 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.128.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive hiking and nature trails.
Provides boating and fishing access.
Protected green space for passive recreation.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).