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The City of Woburn occupies 13.1 miles of the Fells Upland and is a suburban industrial city located along the upper Mystic Valley. Incorporated in 1642, Woburn became an early manufacturing center, tanning leather and making shoes. Production was large enough so that during the King Philip's Wars, town taxes were partially paid in shoes.
The smallpox epidemic of 1675 cut deeply into the town's population. The Middlesex Canal from Boston opened in 1803 and the Boston and Lowell Railroad in 1835. Woburn continued to make boots and shoes and in 1855 made $280,000 in footwear, but by 1865 there had been a shift away from manufacturing shoes and toward the production of leather. In that year alone, the tanneries of Woburn shipped $1.7 million of leather and Woburn was at the head of the tanning industry in the country. Immigrants from Ireland, Nova Scotia and Canada moved to Woburn to take the jobs in the tanneries and in 1884, 26 large tanneries employed 1500 men producing $4.5 million worth of leather.
Henry Thayer of Woburn originated chrome tanning, which took the place of bark tanning, in 1901. The tanyards clearly supplemented the city's subsistence farming from the earliest settlement times. By 1915 there was some diversification in the city's economy and residents were making ice cream, machine tools, mops and paper boxes among other things. Woburn developed as an early English town settlement and has a notable early burying ground. Suburban growth began in the mid-19th century and has continued.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
79 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
92 |
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8th Grade Math: |
103 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
94 |
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8th Grade Science: |
77 |
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4th Grade Math: |
139 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
63 |
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Spending/Student:
N/A
Average SAT scores:
1463
Student/Teacher Ratios:
12.5 to 1
Community
Population:37,258 Median Income in town: 66,364 Population Density: (people per square mile)
Crime Rate (property/violent):
Property: 2 / 1,000
Violent: 24 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
89
/ 40
/ 19
Median home price this year: $175,000 Median home price last year: N/A
Median home price 5 yrs ago: N/A
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: N/A
Avg single family tax bill:
$2,709
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
Anderson/Woburn (Lowell Line) Mishawum (Lowell Line)
Subway info:
subway
Bus lines:
134, 354
Miles to Boston:
12
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
19
Rail time to Boston:
27
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$340,000
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Immaculate raised ranch w/ 2 fireplaces. Upper level consists of LR w/ fireplace, modern open plan kitchen/DR w/ sliding door to rear deck, 3 bedrooms & full bathroom. Lower level is finished & heated, 1/2 bathroom, utility area w/ washer dryer & access to built in garage. The front yard is beautifully landscaped w/ paved parking for 3 vehicles, the rear yard is secluded & has a deck & patio. Recent upgrades include new roof & gutters, new fuel efficient furnace & water heater & exterior paint.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$399,900
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Looking for a home with 5 bedrooms and updates already done? This is a wonderful home for the large family and/or history buff! Hardwood floors, updates including roof, dishwasher, stove, electric, hot water heater and more! Detached garage, nice level lot, and wrap around porch complete this great property. Call listing agent for complete list of updates. Owner has never lived in the property therefore no representations/warranties. Home being sold in "as is" condition.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$174,900
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Well maintained owner's unit at Presidential Condominiums. Enjoy the spacious rooms thru out. Living room is carpeted, wall ac, full eat in kitchen, 2 very good size bedrooms.Convenient location, Close to major routes and bus stop and within walking distance to downtown area. Bring your checkbook and get ready to move in. This is not a short sale.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$199,900
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Move right into this beautiful one bedroom condo featuring an updated kitchen with granite counters, breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Updated bathroom. Storage area in building. Off street deeded parking. Great location to downtown area, public transporation and major routes.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$522,000
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Charm & Beauty abound in this updated Expanded Cape. Ten yr additon inclds 3-lvl living. The frt porch allows an impressive view of the gourmet kitchen w/ Wolf gas stove,w/custom copper hood, 2-tiered granite bar & front to back FR w/ fieldstone frpl & hwd flrs. All this opens further into original 1st lvl formal DR w/Fr doors to ext deck & formal LR w/CountRumford frpl.Stunning new carpet compliments the stairway to impressive MBR w/cathdrl ceiling & walk-In."Man-Cave" w/glass block bar & more
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$449,900
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OPEN HOUSE JUNE 27th 1-3.JUST LIKE NEW CONSTRUCTION.Completely renovated colonial. All new walls,floors,doors,windows,roof,kitchen and baths. New plumbing and 200amp electric w/100 amp subpanel. High quality and craftsmanship employed from Brazilian tile in the 3 season 1st floor porch to large skylights on the new 3rd floor. HW, heated side porch and 3 season back porch. 3 bed,2 bath inc. master suite and laundry on the 2nd floor. 2 large rooms on the 3rd floor. Patio,shed and prof.landscaping
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$419,900
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Today?s updates with the character not found in newer homes. Completely redone from top to bottom with restoration of wood floors, staircases, and period details. Modern updates include a new maple kitchen complete with s/s appliances and granite counters, updated baths, and new energy star windows*. The home features include oversized rooms, an expansive porch, and a large level back yard providing plenty of space inside & out. Be the first to live in this historic home since its renovation.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$325,000
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FIRST OH SUNDAY 6/28 1-3! Immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath Cape located on a nice corner fenced in lot. Updates include second floor addition, 1yr old furnace & water heater, newer windows, roof, refinished hardwood floors throughout,freshly painted interior. This home features central air, central vac, ample closet space, new appliances, plenty of storage, 1 car garage,& parking up to 6. Minutes to all major highways! This one won't last!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$719,900
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Custom Colonial at Old Farm Estate. Perfect neighborhood, 4 Bedrooms including a full master suite. 2.5 Bathrooms, sitting room with balcony overlooking fireplaced livingroom. Hardwood floors and porcelin tile throughout. Granite kitchen with dark mahogony cabinets. Full basement awaits your finishing touches. Central Vacume and Sprinklers systems.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$468,000
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Five year young split entry in West Woburn's finest new subdivision! Plenty of potential for expansion or inlaw. Save on bills - well insulated with 2x6 construction. Great comuunity, excellent new schools. Basement is already roughed for another bathroom. Don't miss this opportunity!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$419,900
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Legal two family Ranch, 1ST floor consists of 3 rooms.1 br with large eat in cabinet kitchen electric stove and refridgerator,living room.tile bath and 19 ft bedroom with brick fire place 2nd unit consists of 6 rooms,three bedrooms,large country kitchen with dishwasher,disposal,Gas stove and refridgerator,dining area with Tiffany light.home Recently painted 2009 harvey windows,
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$249,900
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Two family with third unit. Right side is a 3 bedroom unit with separate utilities. Left side has been split into 2 one bedroom apartments, one on the first floor and one on the second floor. Heat and elec for these 2 units have been averaging apprx. $400/month. All tenants are tenant-at-will. Property needs work. Top floor unit can only be shown for second showing, after first floor unit and right side unit are shown. Showings on second floor left side Mon-Fri, 10AM -4PM.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$199,900
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1st time buyers take advantage of $8K tax credit when you purchase this spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit at Ambassador Manor! Relax by the pool this summer or take a casual stroll to Horn Pond. Extra storage, laundry faciities and great commuter location within minutes to major highways, downtown, and public transportation. Why rent when you can own??
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$299,900
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What a gracious home!!! Wonderful space and character describe this well maintained colonial near highways,transportation and shopping. Hardwood floors, formal dining room, eat-in-kitchen and flexible floor plan. Wonderful bedrooms. Very private yard with in-ground pool that needs some attention. Easy to Show.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$290,000
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Well maintained Half-Duplex in a quiet Cul-de-sac. Large, leveled back yard. Spacious living room and bright bedrooms. All replacement windows and hardwood floor. Partially finished lower level with a family room. Convenient location: walks to school, shopping mall and easy access to I-95. Low association fee.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$789,000
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This is a one-of-a-kind custom built and designed multi-level contemporary beautifully sited on a cul-de-sac in sought after W. Woburn, close to the Lex. line. The house abuts consv. land and offers privacy & lots of space for storage, a workshop and entertaining. With efficient, brightly-lit and clean-lined kitchens (main and in in-law suite), beamed cedarwood ceilings and walls of glass to enjoy the surrounding nature. Two separate suites for office, aupair/in-law. Many fine details await
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$145,000
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TOP FLOOR UNIT AT DESIRABLE CONTINENTAL COURT. UPDATED KITCHEN WITH NEWER APPLIANCES. LARGE MBR WITH 2CLOSETS AND A LINEN CLOSET.NEW FRESHLY PAINTED READY FOR OCCUPANCY. CONVENIENT TO ALL MAJOR ROUTES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.. 2 DEEDED PARKING SPACES PLUS GUEST PARKING.UNIT SHOWES WELL. ONWER OPEN TO FINANCING.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$344,900
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OPEN HOUSE SUN 6/28 12:30-2:00.This Mint Sun Filled Townhouse has all that you will ever need. Some features include 3 bedrooms, 2 marbled full baths, newly crafted custom kitchen with Granite counters, Crown moldings, Pewter light fixtures, Double pain tilt-out windows, two deeded parking spaces, with private entrance and All Low Maintenance. This townhouse is also ideally located within a short distance to Woburn & Winchester Center, Shopping, Commuter Rail, parks and Horn Pond Recreation Are
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$569,900
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SO MANY EXTRAS!! This beautiful 5 1/2 yr old, west side, CE Col majestically sits at the end of a cul de sac. From the front door w/custom glass sidelts to the completely fin 3rd flr w/bath & fin basement this home boasts too many extras to list. French drs, surround sound (inside & out), jacuzzi tub, cust shower, cust frplc, crowm mldgs, alarm system, Rheem htg system, baths w/ double sinks are just a few of the upgrades. Lots of HW flrs & rec lights! 20x14 deck. Priced to sell. Must be seen!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$839,900
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Extraordinary luxury home without the luxury price! An elegant & thoughtful home that is perfect for all-seasons entertaining & for comfortable living. Features a well designed, ss, granite kitchen w/center island & open layout that flows into the dining/living areas. MBR enjoys custom closet & marble/tile br w/walk-in shower/sauna. Other amenities include an oversized entertainment rm, house-wide speaker system, & an impressive 400+ ft deck overlooking the landscaped backyard. Truly a must se
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