Located near the New Hampshire border and considered a suburb of Boston, Westford is defined by rolling hills, lakes, and colorful apple orchards. Predominately a bedroom community of nearly 23,000 residents, this beautiful stretch of land some 30 miles outside of downtown Boston has a vast selection of housing options, a state-of-the-art library, very active community center with offerings for people of all ages, an active recreations department, excellent school system, the Nashoba Valley ski area and two town beaches on spring-fed ponds.
Every year the town celebrates its Apple Blossom Festival in May and its Strawberry Festival in June, in addition to several other special events and holiday-themed festivities scattered throughout the year. The town boasts an extensive transportation network with exceptionally good highway and rail facilities linking Westford to major east coast cities and towns, as well as to the local major seaport, international airports and the many landmarks of the greater Boston area. For outdoor enthusiasts, several trails running through forests, fields and along waterways are used in a variety of passive recreational activities, such as hiking, jogging, bird watching, horseback riding and cross country skiing. Housing options in Westford include single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses, historic properties and land lots for custom building.
Overall, Westford is a family-oriented community with clean and safe streets, lush green parklands, finely landscaped public spaces, and regional shopping and entertainment centers filled with a variety of restaurants, specialty shops and retail stores.
Westford, MA Real Estate Market: Price Range of Westford Houses for Sale
A vast selection of housing styles can be found in this diverse New England town including Colonial, Garrison, Cape Cod and contemporary styles, to name a few. Condominiums in Westford and suburban area townhouses are also available and are priced starting from $165,000. Two, three and four-bedroom homes in Westford's neighborhoods and near schools and local shopping centers range in price from $140,000 to $2 million. A select few historic properties in Westford are also available as are plots of land for custom building.
Westford Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $343,884 compared to $348,288 the previous week, showing a decrease of less than -1%. For Saturday, May 19th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Westford MA. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Westford to help you find the best home!