Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Townsend, MA
$549,900Median listing price
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About Townsend
Townsend is a rural town on the New Hampshire border known for its cranberry bogs, forests, and historic Townsend Center. Housing is affordable by metro standards: older farmhouses, colonials, and mobile-home communities.
Home prices in Townsend
The median listing price in Townsend is $549,900.
Top places in Townsend
- Townsend Center — historic village with the Townsend Common.
- Townsend State Forest — hiking, hunting, and mountain biking.
- Squannacook River and Nissitissit River — paddling and fishing.
- Pearl Hill State Park — nearby camping and trails.
- Townsend Historical Society and the Reed Homestead.
- Local cranberry bogs.
- Willard Brook State Forest (nearby in Ashby) — trails.
Commuting from Townsend
- No MBTA service in town; nearest Commuter Rail is the Fitchburg Line at Shirley or Ayer (~15–20 min drive).
- Typical drive to downtown Boston: ~60–75 minutes via Route 13/Route 2 (longer at rush hour).
Schools in Townsend
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.
Townsend FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Townsend, MA?
The median listing price in Townsend is $549,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Townsend, MA?
No MBTA service in town; nearest Commuter Rail is the Fitchburg Line at Shirley or Ayer (~15–20 min drive). - Which school district serves Townsend, MA?
Townsend 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
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.