West Auburn is a neighborhood with diverse subdivisions, ranging from leafy lawn suburbia to rural seclusion the farther residents get from the highways. It features a retail center, multiple major roads that lead to nearby cities, and several unique recreational locales. The neighborhood is a mixture of outlying farmland with a suburban center. Tracey Fiorelli, a 21-year Realtor with Janice Mitchell R.E., Inc, says, "The town and its neighborhoods are big enough to maintain themselves; people move to live in Auburn and use the parks and retail centers there, then commute to work elsewhere. A lot of the more rural towns nearby don't offer the same services that Auburn does."
West Auburn
Suburban Neighborhood in Auburn, Massachusetts
Worcester County 01501
Dark Brook for recreation, with more parks in town
Dark Brook is a 386-acre reservoir in West Auburn, locally called "Electric Pond." The lake is a popular spot to fish for tiger muskies and bass or peacefully kayak while listening to the sounds of New England wildlife. Granger Ledges is a large park featuring dense foliage and rocky cliffs with views of the bustling Interstate 395, the eastern border of West Auburn. Further out in the town are places like Auburn Recreation Complex, which has a baseball diamond, tennis courts, a children's playground and a dog park.
Rural and suburban homes in West Auburn
West Auburn is full of raised ranch and traditional-style homes with attached garages that run from $240,000 to $760,000, depending on the homes' square footage and lot size. Streets branch off from retail-packed main roads and end in residential roundabouts. The further the roads go south, the more rural the homes and land become. Tracey Fiorelli, a 21-year Realtor with Janice Mitchell R.E., Inc., says, "The new construction subdivisions are at a higher price point. That's what people like about Auburn; there's housing to be found under $400,000, and it can go up higher for those seeking luxury homes, so there is diversity in the market."
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Auburn Plaza for retail wiithin the neighborhood
Auburn Plaza Shopping Center is a retail district within the neighborhood that features a T.J. Maxx and Home Depot, then a BJ's and Auburn Park n' Shop supermarket for groceries. For more options, a brief 2-mile drive further up Southbridge Street lands residents at the Auburn Mall, featuring a day spa, food court, and more than 50 name-brand stores to choose from. For close-to-home dining, there's Ninety Nine Restaurant and Pub, a family-friendly New England chain pub. Chuck's Steakhouse is close to Auburn Plaza and serves steaks, eggplant parmesan and house-special margaritas.
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City-wide schooling with a competitive civics club
Auburn Public Schools are the main body for education in the town. Auburn Middle School is within West Auburn and rated a B-plus on Niche. Further north is Bryn Mawr Elementary, Swanson Road Intermediate and Auburn Senior High, all rated a B on Niche. Auburn Senior High features a We The People club for the Advanced Placement students in Government and Politics classes and study for a competition at the Edward Kennedy Institute to debate club members from different schools about philosophy, the founding fathers, and modern effects of the Constitution.
Served by Worcester buses and major highways
Three WRTA bus stops service West Auburn along the 29 and 42 bus routes and can take residents from Auburn Plaza to downtown Worcester. There is also a Park & Ride center in West Auburn for commuters to park their cars at a stop and take the bus. Fiorelli adds, "It's not really walkable; there aren't many sidewalks unless you're near the schools or neighborhoods." Residents can take Interstates 395 and 290, US-20, or Mass Pike to travel to cities like Worcester in 8 miles, Providence in 42 miles or Boston in 48 miles. West Auburn has suburban housing and ample name-brand retail within minutes, but it also has spaced-out homes, rural lots and farms to visit or shop from in neighboring towns like Oxford and Sutton.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Carolyn Fisher
Carolyn Fisher
Fisher And Associates
(339) 244-8420
72 Total Sales
1 in West Auburn
$320,000 Price
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Melissa Deutsch
Melissa Deutsch
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(781) 654-8564
28 Total Sales
1 in West Auburn
$355,000 Price
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Tony Mallozzi
Tony Mallozzi
Responds QuicklyAnthony Joseph Real Estate LLC
(774) 703-4179
93 Total Sales
1 in West Auburn
$1,325,000 Price
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Linda Hale
Linda Hale
Responds QuicklyERA Key Realty Services- Auburn
(508) 850-0960
46 Total Sales
2 in West Auburn
$158K - $228K Price Range
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Jeanne McHale
Jeanne McHale
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Executive Realty
(781) 746-8242
82 Total Sales
1 in West Auburn
$360,000 Price
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Nelson Zide
Nelson Zide
Responds QuicklyERA Key Realty Services- Fram
(774) 217-6935
158 Total Sales
1 in West Auburn
$270,000 Price
Schools
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- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to K
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Carbuncle Beach
- Picnic Area
- Parking Lot
- Waterpark
Lemansky Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Rochdale Park
Dr Robert H Goddard Park
- Picnic Area
Joslin park
Treasure Land Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | West Auburn | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Auburn, Auburn sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in West Auburn, Auburn over the last 12 months is $465,571, down 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$431,500
Median Single Family Price
$435,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$248,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$301
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Months of Supply
0.90
Median List Price
$426,200
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-15%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
838
Median Year Built
1964
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,602
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,663
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
924
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
735
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
20,037
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Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,376
Median Age
46
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$115,509
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,165
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.5%
College Graduates
44.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
14
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
18
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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Nearby Neighborhoods
Pondville
Neighborhood hosting downtown Auburn, with a pair of parks and nearby Auburn Mall
Cherry Valley
A small town with acres of natural land and old, well-kept homes
Oxford
A historic downtown, community events and beaches within Worcester County
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