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Harvard

50 min to Boston
"Rural escape—apple orchards and conservation land far from crowds"
Median Price
$875,000
$420/sqft
School Rating
8.4/10
Great
Appreciation
3.9%
per year
Commute
50 min
to downtown

Financing Considerations

Properties in Harvard typically may qualify for high-balance conforming loans, though jumbo financing might be needed depending on exact property price.

Learn about loan thresholds, property condition impact, flood/wind insurance, and how vintage homes (common in many MA towns) affect mortgage approval.

The Vibe

True rural New England—apple orchards, conservation land, authentic small-town character, and families seeking the anti-suburb

What It's Really Like

Harvard is as rural as you get while staying in Greater Boston—apple orchards, conservation land, real farms, and the kind of quiet that city people dream about.

Best For

  • Nature lovers and rural lifestyle seekers
  • Remote workers not commuting
  • Privacy and land seekers
  • Farm-to-table enthusiasts

Avoid If

  • You commute to Boston (50+ min)
  • You need amenities or walkability
  • You want diverse communities

🌟Highlights

🍎Working apple orchards and farms
🌲Extensive conservation land
🏫Good schools (8.4/10) in rural setting
🦌Authentic rural New England lifestyle

Insider Tips

  • 💡Fruitlands Museum is cultural gem
  • 💡Nashoba Valley is apple orchard central
  • 💡Remote workers love it—commuters hate it

Demographics

Population
6,500
Median Age
45
Median Income
$152,000
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