Are you thinking of installing a water well in Boxford, MA. This article is geared towards understanding Boxford MA Board of Health Regulations. Understanding your town regulations can be instrumental in compiling total project costs when it comes to drilling a water well in Boxford, MA.  1. Permit Info:  Well construction permit fee: $100.00 2. Well Location: A plot plan is required when application is submitted.  Guidelines include (Separation distance in linear feet) Object Well Head Property Line 50ft Public/Private Roadways 25ft Cesspool 100ft Septic Tank 50ft Leaching Field 100ft Privy 100ft 3. Water Quality testing: Extensive water analysis is required.  This test includes Total Coliform Bacteria         Sodium                       Hardness       Arsenic (Total) E-Coli Bacteri... 10/17/2012

A Boxford MA home buyer should receive a brochure, Home Inspectors Facts for Consumers Sheet, at the time of the signing of the first written contract to purchase. A standard home inspection in Massachusetts is a visual examination of the physical structure and major interior systems of a residential building consisting of one to four dwelling units. It should be understood that there are certain risks inherent in the purchase of property and a home inspection is inherently limited in its scope and depth. The information gained from home inspection conforming to the Massachusetts Home Inspector Standards of Practice may reduce some of those risks, but the home inspection is not intended to provide the client with protection from all of the risks involved. Visit the Boxford MA Home Inspe... 03/12/2011

Boxford MA Single Family Market Report - YTD (10/31/2009) Boxford MA Real Estate There were 53 single family residences sold YTD in Boxford, MA with an average sales price of $601,416 and an average days on market of 199. The selling range was a low of $223,000 and a high of $1,600,000. The average sales price has fallen -5% since 2008 which reflects the strength of the Boxford market.  This market has not been impacted greatly by the foreclosure market The number of homes sold decreased since 2008 from 66 to 53 units which is a 20% decline in sales volume.   Virtual Homes Real Estate provides search tools to asist you in learning about the community, listing and market conditions. Click on the following links for your choice of services. Boxford MA Real Estate - Community, relocation a... 11/13/2009

This report, downloaded from our regional MLS, shows the amount of properties for sale in the various price bands and the likely amount of time it will take for a property to sell if the rate of sales remains constant: Please mote - DOM means Days On MarketPrice RangeActive ListingsSold Listings2/19/2007 - 2/18/2008Months of Inventory# Listings% TotalDOM# Listings% TotalDOM$125,000 - $149,99900.00%010.80%2650.0$250,000 - $299,99922.02%6621.60%16512.0$300,000 - $349,99900.00%043.20%720.0$350,000 - $399,99955.05%12443.20%18615.0$400,000 - $449,9991212.12%2271310.40%10511.1$450,000 - $499,9991313.13%1751915.20%1208.2$500,000 - $599,9991212.12%1253628.80%1374.0$600,000 - $699,9991212.12%1131612.80%1169.0$700,000 - $799,99966.06%7332.40%3924.0$800,000 - $899,9991111.11%16286.40%12516.5$900,0... 02/17/2008

With a two-acre lot minimum and only 7 percent of its land zoned for commercial use, Boxford, Massachusetts has crushed any thoughts of urbanization. An April 29, 2007 profile in The Boston Globe chronicles the town's efforts to maintain its small-town roots and exclusive feel."And to preserve the rural look of the town, nearly every street is officially considered a scenic road and town rules require homeowners to seek approval before they can dislodge a rock wall or a tree." "It has more than 1,000 acres of open space -- preserved with the help of residents by the Boxford Trails Association with the Boxford Open Land Trust. Green space includes Boxford State Forest, and residents also have access to Stiles Pond, a 60-acre freshwater pond."As of May 5, 2007, Boxford had 87 properties l... 05/14/2007

Boxford is a scenic and open residential community with limited commercial development and a minimum lot size of two acres.  The rural, uncrowded atmosphere that characterizes this community is enhanced by a 200-acre wooded recreation area, providing a number of scenic trails for horseback riding, joggers and pedestrians.  Lovely homes are set on generous lots, many of which are graced by beautiful trees or open spaces that are ideal for horse properties.The population of Boxford is about 7,900 and the distance to Boston is 25 miles.Regards,Jay Burnham, VPColdwell Banker Residential BrokerageNorth Shore, Massachusetts      04/30/2007

 Settled by Europeans in the early 1600's, this farming community for centuries has been just that, a small rural community tucked away in the northern section of Essex County. Strong willed by the  character of the residents, Boxford has been one community set on staying "free and clear" from urbanization. Town government has maintained a 2 acre minimum size lot for residential property while working hard to maintain a small commercial base representing 7% of all land with a commercial assessment. A small population of 8200 with a median house price of $620,000.00 makes Boxford an ideal community for privacy as it is surrounded by parcels owned by  the Boxford Open Land Trust, Boxford Trails Association and green space of the Boxford State Forest. A nice bedroom community committed to ... 04/29/2007