With a two-acre lot minimum and only 7 percent of its land zoned for commercial use, Boxford, Massachusetts has crushed any thoughts of urbanization.
An April 29, 2007 profile in The Boston Globe chronicles the town's efforts to maintain its small-town roots and exclusive feel.
"And to preserve the rural look of the town, nearly every street is officially considered a scenic road and town rules require homeowners to seek approval before they can dislodge a rock wall or a tree."
"It has more than 1,000 acres of open space -- preserved with the help of residents by the Boxford Trails Association with the Boxford Open Land Trust. Green space includes Boxford State Forest, and residents also have access to Stiles Pond, a 60-acre freshwater pond."
As of May 5, 2007, Boxford had 87 properties listed on the MLS Property Information Network ranging in price from $259,000 (the only house listed for less than $300K) to $3.6 million. Take a look at what $3.6 million buys you.
Facts About Boxford, MA (Source: The Boston Globe)
Miles from Boston: 25
Population: 8,177 (2005)
Median house price: $620,000
Tax rate: $10.46
Average single-family property tax: $7,059 (State average, $3,799)
Transportation: Routes 97, 133, Interstate 95.
MCAS: Boxford high schoolers attend the Masconomet Regional High School where 10th-graders ranked 67th in English and 57th in math among 280 systems, according to a Globe analysis of 2006 results. Sixth-graders ranked 24th out of 305 systems in English and 23d in math. Third-graders ranked 23d out of 298 systems in reading and 23d in math.
Census facts: Median family income is $119,491 compared to the national rate of $50,046; 63 percent held a bachelor’s degree or higher compared to 24 percent nationally.
Website: www.town.boxford.ma.us
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