Information & Real Estate Data
 The town of Stow is a small and charming rural
community characterized by rolling hills, abundant wooded areas,
country lands and apple orchards. The town has always been a big
draw for people looking to escape the urban environment. In its
early days, Stow's Lake Boon was a popular summer resort for city
dwellers who built cottages along the shore. In October, visitors
head for Stow's four apple orchards, where pick-your-own has become
a popular tourist attraction. The town also has a reputation for a
good school system with a strong sports program, and Stow is popular
with golfers who come from long distances to play on its three
courses. The town is almost exclusively
residential, but its proximity to larger communities makes it a
comfortable, convenient location for those desiring a country
atmosphere. The town places an emphasis on controlled real estate development
and realistic preservation of Stow’s historical past.
Population:
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5,702
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Number of Single Family Homes:
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1,982 |
Land Area:
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17.94 square miles |
Number of Condominium
Units:
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165 |
Government:
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Town Meeting |
Number of Multi-Family &
Apt. Complexs:
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77 |
County:
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Middlesex |
Median SF Sales Price:
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$517,300 |
Official Town Web
Site:
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stow-ma.gov/Pages/index |
Median Condominium Sales
Price:
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$429,000 |
Phone of Town Hall or offices:
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978-897-4514 |
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Schools
Stow is now part of one
regional school district. There is one elementary school for
grades K-2, and one for grades 3-5. One Middles School for
grades 6-8. Nashoba Regional High School in Bolton for
grades 9-12 services Bolton, Stow, and Lancaster. Students
may also attend the Minuteman Regional Science and
Technology High School located in Lexington.
Superintendents Name and
Phone #: Roland Miller
978-779-0539
Medical Facilities
A small professional
medical community within the town. Excellent hospital
facilities located close by in Marlboro and in Concord.
Places of Worship
One Catholic, one
Nondenominational, one Protestant, and one Unitarium
Universalist.
Shopping
Local convenience
shopping is available. Larger shopping facilities in nearby
towns and Boston. There is also one central shopping center.
Utilities and Services
Nstar provides gas
service to part of the town. Hudson Light &Power provides
electricity. Private water and sewerage. Full-time police
department and a combination full-time and volunteer fire
department.
Recreations Facilities
Playgrounds, baseball
field, Little League, and soccer. Four ponds, three golf
courses. A beach at the town lake serves as the site for
local boating and swimming. There is a town forest and
public tennis courts. There is a soccer league for children.
Many hiking trails are open to the public.
Transportation
There is no local public
transportation. A train to Boston runs from nearby Acton.
Distances
Stow is located 25 miles
west of Boston and 28 miles east of Worcester. Copyright©
2006 - Chris Kellogg
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Last Modified
05/16/2007 |
