Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Ashby, MA
$482,000Median listing price
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About Ashby
Ashby is a rural town on the New Hampshire border with no fixed-route transit and some of the most forested land in Middlesex County. Buyers here trade commute convenience for acreage, quiet country roads, and Willard Brook State Forest effectively in their backyard.
Home prices in Ashby
The median listing price in Ashby is $482,000.
Top places in Ashby
- Willard Brook State Forest.
- Trap Falls.
- Damon Pond.
- Ashby town center and Common.
- Stone walls and backroads of the town's rural landscape.
Commuting from Ashby
- No train or bus service in town; nearest commuter rail is in Fitchburg on the Fitchburg Line, roughly 15 minutes by car.
- Drive roughly 50-65 minutes to Boston via Routes 119 and 2.
- Car-dependent: errands and rail connections both require driving.
Schools in Ashby
Public schools: North Middlesex Regional School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Ashby FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Ashby, MA?
The median listing price in Ashby is $482,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Ashby, MA?
No train or bus service in town; nearest commuter rail is in Fitchburg on the Fitchburg Line, roughly 15 minutes by car. - Which school district serves Ashby, MA?
Ashby is served by North Middlesex Regional School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.