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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:
99
/ 53
/ 20
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:
N/A
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:
$429,900
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NOT YOUR AVERAGE RANCH! THIS WEST SIDE HOME IS IN ABSOLUTE MOVE-IN CONDITION AND IS PRICED TO SELL! FEATURES INCLUDE 2 CAR GRG, FRESHLY PAINTED THROUGHOUT,REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS,NEW ROOF,UPDATED KITCHEN WITH GRANITE TILE COUNTERS & STAINLESS STEEL APLLIANCES.FIRST FLOOR FEATURES HARDWOOD FLOORS, LARGE EAT-IN KICTHEN, FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM,DINING ROOM, FIREPLACED FAMILY ROOM, LAUNDRY & 2 FLL BTHS.LL FEATURES FULL IN-LAW WITH SEPERATE ENTRANCE.GORGOUS FENCED PERENNIAL PRIVATE BACK-YARD.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$279,900
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Look no further? this townhouse is the one you've been waiting for!! 3 levels of living space featuring large eat-in kitchen with center island, spacious living-room with HW floors, large family room in lower level, large bedrooms, completely updated baths, central vacuum, security system, fresh paint, newer windows and siding. This unit offers 4 parking spaces and is close to public transportation.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$280,000
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PRICED $43,000 BELOW ASSESSED VALUE. Come and see this meticulously kept Ranch. This great home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, great large rear facing family room with brick fireplace, formal dining room & living room, partially finished basement, large yard, convenient location and in move in condition! Will not last at this price!!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$479,000
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Fabulous, expanded Split-Entry home on corner of quiet street in top West Side neighborhood! Manicured nine-room home, with every amenity. Updated familyroom addition, new kitchen with nice built-in pantry cabinet, gleaming hardwood floors, partial central air, newer windows, skylites, master suite with balcony, sunporch with hot tub, large deck, well-maintained in-ground gunite pool, 2 car garage on large professionally landscaped fenced lot. Call listing OFFICE to schedule all appts.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$334,000
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Brand new subdivision in the desirable West Woburn! Builders are welcome, or use ours. These homes can be built to suit - your options are endless! Additional lots are available.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$369,000
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Brand new subdivision in the desirable West Woburn! Builders are welcome, or use ours. These homes can be built to suit - your options are endless! Additional lots are available.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$415,000
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This home has been beautifully renovated and professionally redesigned. Interior boasts high ceilings, freshly painted throughout, new hardwood floors, Full Bth, remodeled kitchen w/ granite counters, oak cabinets & stainless steel appliances. Other features include new C/A, new windows, french doors, updated electric, new heating system, ceilings,6yr old roof. Oversized garage on a 1/4 acre professionally landscaped lot with brand new maintenance free 6ft fence.Min to 128/93& PARK!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$309,900
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Wonderful complex conveniently located offering spacious living area, open floor plan with covered balcony offering a private,wooded view. Large master bedroom with full bath and walk-in closet, spacious 2nd bedroom w/large closet, new carpeting. Professionally maintained building and grounds w/elevator and ample guest parking. Great outdoor pool and club house w/pool table, large screen TV, exercise room, sitting areas,elevators and much more!
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$260,000
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Property sold as is. Buyer responsible for all permits.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$329,900
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Move right into this spacious and sunny 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath townhouse in convenient location offers large new deck overlooking big back yard, updated kitchen & baths, new lam. hardwood floors in living and dining rooms, large master bedroom and 2 additional bedrooms have great closet space, BONUS additional living space in the newly finished lower level has ceramic tile floor, laundry area and more storage. This lovely property has the feel of a single family home.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$339,900
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Meticulous describes this desirable 2 bedroon condo at Hammond Place. Completely renovated, it shows like new construction. The Eat-in-Kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances and cherry cabinets. Spacious fireplace living room dining room combo has laminated floors. Two new spectacular baths with top of the line fixtures. Plus 2 deeded parking spaces and a convenient location. Completely turn key!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$349,000
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Beautiful colonial house with gleaming hardwoodfloor and several french doors.House features 7 rooms,3 bedrooms,2 full baths,and 1 half bath.Parking space for 4 and 2 garage space. SUBEJECT TO BANK APPROVAL---SHORT SALE
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$223,500
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Solid two bedroom condo in convenient & sought after Ambassador Manor. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout this unit! Large living room leads into dining area & kitchen. Two large bedrooms which both feature ample closet space. Bathroom was totally renovated at the end of 2004 & offers custom ceramic tile floor. Deeded parking spot in front of unit, plus extra parking area located in rear of building. Pool is open now, just in time for summer! Enjoy walks around lovely Horn Pond.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$489,900
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Well maintained 5 bedroom,3 full bath split on 15,431 square foot corner lot.First floor has four bedrooms,updated kitchen and bath,fireplaced living room and dining room.Master bedroom has full bath with sliders to beautiful three season porch and deck. Hardwood on first floor except master.Lower level has fireplaced family room, bedroom with full bath, laundry room,and a one car garage.Huge storage room under master bedroom.Beautiful yard with plenty of room and an unbeatable neighborhood.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$399,900
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Move right into this seven room, three bedroom Colonial in a great Westside neighborhood. Home features oversized eat in kitchen with builtin desk, formal living room and formal dining room with fireplace. Two full baths. Large master bedroom with cathedral ceilings and sitting area. Huge lower level family room. Deck overlooks nice size yard with sprinkler system- great for summer BBQs!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$449,900
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GREAT COMMUTER LOCATION FOR THIS 3+ BEDROOMS, 2.5 BETHROOMS COLONIAL. CUSTOM KITCHEN W/ GRANITE COUNTERS & MAPLE CABINETS.CERAMIC TILE BATHS. MAPLE WOOD FLOORS. NEWER VINYL SIDING.FINISHED BASEMENT. FINISHED ATTIC W/ ONE BEDROOM. MUST SEE INSIDE THIS GORGEOUS HOUSE.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$259,900
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Wonderful West Side location. Starter home that needs some work but worth the investment. Desirable Reeves School District.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$345,900
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This charming colonial boasts an open concept living area with the kitchen looking out on to the dining room with easy access to uniquely large living area. Home is tucked away on a mini "cul de sac" type neighborhood yielding a spacious, quiet and uniquely private back yard. Plenty of room for entertaining, guests, parking and playing outside. Don't miss the handy storage shed also included with the property.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$285,000
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?5 Room, 2 bedroom townhouse in a newly updated duplex located on a quiet cul- de-sac ?1200 square feet of living space ?New vinyl siding ?New energy efficient windows and doors in every room ?Update electrical service ?Freshly painted throughout ?Plenty of closet space in every bedroom, including linen closet in upstairs hallway and coat closet at front entrance ?Additional room in finished basement (can be used for a second den, an office, a game room, a fitness area, or simply for storage) ?
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$449,900
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Beautiful 8 room split entry with an updated kitchen, central air, hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, and a 3 season porch! Enjoy the private yard including an inground pool all located on a westside cul-de-sac!
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