Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Carlisle, MA
$1,400,000Median listing price
MiddlesexArea
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About Carlisle
Carlisle is a rural town 19 miles northwest of Boston where two-acre zoning and conservation land (about a quarter of the town) keep it deeply wooded and agricultural. With no rail or bus service, it suits buyers who want the region's most rural living within reach of Boston (Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Carlisle
The median listing price in Carlisle is $1,400,000.
Top places in Carlisle
- Great Brook Farm State Park.
- Gleason Public Library.
- Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (Carlisle portion).
- Carlisle center and the Old Burying Ground.
- Kimball Farm ice cream stand (near the Carlisle line).
Commuting from Carlisle
- No commuter rail or bus service in town.
- About 19 miles northwest of Boston; drive roughly 35-50 minutes via Route 225/2A.
- Nearest Fitchburg Line stations in Concord or West Concord (nearest-station claim not verified).
Schools in Carlisle
Public schools: Carlisle Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Carlisle FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Carlisle, MA?
The median listing price in Carlisle is $1,400,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Carlisle, MA?
No commuter rail or bus service in town. - Which school district serves Carlisle, MA?
Carlisle is served by Carlisle Public Schools. 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.