The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01886 sells for about $785,000, or $365 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 28 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,850 a month.
ZIP 01886 — Westford
The housing market in 01886 remains highly competitive, driven by low inventory and strong demand for top-tier school districts. Prices continue to appreciate steadily as buyers prioritize suburban space and proximity to the Route 3 tech corridor. The market is characterized by quick sales and a high sale-to-list ratio, reflecting a persistent seller's advantage.
This ZIP is ideal for established families and professionals seeking high-quality schools, a suburban lifestyle, and proximity to the Route 3 tech corridor without the density of inner-ring suburbs.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 2.1% — 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 5.5%/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 4.8%/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 01886, 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.
Westford maintains a low crime rate significantly below both state and national averages, with property crime being the primary concern in regional comparisons.
The Westford Public Schools district is highly regarded, consistently ranking among the top-performing districts in Massachusetts with strong college-readiness metrics.
The area faces moderate risk from winter storms and localized flooding in low-lying areas near the Merrimack River basin, with standard insurance coverage generally available.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Route 3 technology corridor, attracting professional services and life sciences firms, though residential development is constrained by land availability.
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 Route 3 or I-495 toward the Boston-Cambridge employment core, with many utilizing the nearby MBTA Commuter Rail stations in neighboring towns.
The area features extensive conservation land, the Nashoba Valley Ski Area, and numerous public parks and trails, alongside convenient shopping centers along the Route 110 corridor.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand, with limited multi-family inventory and a strong preference for single-family rentals.
The local economy is anchored by the technology and life sciences sectors along the Route 3 corridor, with significant employment provided by regional corporate campuses.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with major access via Route 3 and I-495; public transit is limited to regional commuter rail access in adjacent towns.
Development is focused on smart-growth initiatives and the revitalization of existing commercial corridors to increase housing density.
The Middlesex County assessment regime relies on annual market-value updates conducted by the town's assessing department.
Parcels are subject to Westford Public Schools district taxes and regional vocational school assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with severe winter weather and wind damage.
Net domestic migration to Massachusetts remains slightly negative, though suburban towns like Westford continue to see steady interest from families relocating from Boston.
Massachusetts is a non-judicial foreclosure state, requiring strict adherence to notice and cure periods for homeowners.
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 data.census.gov ZCTA 01886 profile.
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.
- Canobie Lake Park4.517.5 mi
- Kimball Farm Westford4.62.7 mi
- Apex Entertainment Marlborough4.418.6 mi
- K1 Speed Boston-Wilmington4.216.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Woburn4.117.1 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.517.5 mi
- Apex Entertainment Marlborough4.418.6 mi
- Tsongas Center4.58.3 mi
- K1 Speed Boston-Wilmington4.216.3 mi
- Gate City Casino4.310.3 mi
- Discovery Museum4.78.7 mi
- Nashoba Valley Ski Area4.23.3 mi
- Minute Man National Historical Park4.712.2 mi
- Showcase Cinema de Lux Lowell4.46.8 mi
- O'Neil Cinemas4.72.8 mi
- Discovery Museum4.78.7 mi
- deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum4.713.2 mi
- American Heritage Museum4.913.3 mi
- Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House4.710.9 mi
- North Bridge4.89.9 mi
- Minute Man National Historical Park4.712.2 mi
- The Butterfly Place4.63.7 mi
- Mine Falls Park4.712 mi
- Great Brook Farm State Park4.75.9 mi
- Walden Pond State Reservation4.611.9 mi
- Pheasant Lane Mall4.37.7 mi
- O'Neil Cinemas4.72.8 mi
- Burlington4.211.2 mi
- Kohl's4.16.2 mi
- Idylwilde Farms4.67.5 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.127.4 mi
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport4.623.5 mi
- Worcester Regional Airport4.631 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.526.3 mi
- The Lounge3.427.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local ski area offering winter sports and summer tubing.
Popular spot for swimming, fishing, and non-motorized boating.
Large state park with hiking trails and a working dairy farm.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.