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Sudbury

38 min to Boston
"Rural luxury—where tech money buys horses and acreage"
Median Price
$1,500,000
$465/sqft
School Rating
9/10
Excellent
Appreciation
3%
per year
Commute
38 min
to downtown

Financing Considerations

Properties in Sudbury typically require jumbo financing with stricter underwriting, larger down payments (20–25%+), and higher reserve requirements.

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

The Vibe

Affluent rural-suburban enclave west of Route 128. Large lots, conservation land, excellent schools, and the kind of privacy that tech executives crave. Horse country for the Tesla set.

What It's Really Like

Sudbury is where successful people go to have space—multi-acre lots, conservation land everywhere, and schools good enough to justify the commute. Think Lexington schools with Concord's land.

Best For

  • Wealthy families seeking privacy and land
  • Those wanting top schools with rural feel
  • Buyers who value conservation and nature
  • Professionals willing to commute for space

Avoid If

  • You need urban amenities or walkability
  • You want quick Boston access (40+ min)
  • You prefer neighborly density over isolation

🌟Highlights

🌲Large lots and conservation land
🏫Excellent schools (9.0/10 rating)
🐴Horse properties and rural character
💰Luxury market at $1.5M median

Insider Tips

  • 💡Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High is elite
  • 💡Commute is long but you get serious acreage
  • 💡Conservation restrictions keep development low

Demographics

Population
19,000
Median Age
44
Median Income
$210,000

Economic Profile

Remote Work
28.9%
work from home
Professional Workers
75.9%
knowledge economy
Broadband Access
98.1%
digital infrastructure
Homeownership
92.1%
owner-occupied
Poverty Rate
1.5%
below poverty line
Median Home Value
$893K
Census estimate
Data source: Census ACS 2022 5-year

Religious Community

Places of Worship
10
Churches
8
Synagogues
2
🌟 Multi-faith community with diverse religious traditions(Diversity Score: 46/100)
Historical Context: Oldest establishment dates to 18371 established before 1900
Data Source: MassGIS 2025 (Updated 2025-02-03)

Housing Stock Age

Median Year Built
1972
53 years old
Pre-1940 Construction
26.9%
⚠️ Higher insurance risk
Post-2000 Construction
23.5%
Modern housing stock
Est. Annual Insurance
$2,200
Based on housing age

Moderate Insurance Risk

Median home built in 1972. Insurance premiums estimated at $2,200/year. Some older homes may require system updates (electrical, plumbing, HVAC).

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Annual Premium
$2,150
$179/month
vs. State Average
+7%
MA avg: $2,008/year
Risk Category
HIGH
Based on home age

30-Year Mortgage Impact

$64,500

Total insurance cost over 30-year mortgage (equivalent to 0.1% of home value)

Age Penalty

This home costs $539 more per year to insure than a newly built home. Over 30 years, that's $16,170 in additional insurance costs.

Ways to Lower Your Premium

  • Bundle home + auto insurance with same carrier (10-25% discount)
  • Increase deductible from $500 to $2,500 (save 15-30%)
  • Install monitored security system (5-20% discount)
  • Update electrical panel and remove knob-and-tube wiring
  • Replace roof with impact-resistant materials (save 5-15%)
  • Upgrade plumbing to PEX or copper
  • Complete full home inspection and address major issues
  • Consider MAPFRE or Chubb for historic home coverage

* Estimates based on Massachusetts state averages and typical underwriting criteria. Actual premiums vary by carrier, coverage limits, deductible, claims history, and credit score. For accurate quotes, contact a licensed insurance agent.

Construction Era Distribution

2020+
85 units
2010-2019
8.6%
620 units
2000-2009
13.6%
980 units
1990-1999
16%
1,150 units
1980-1989
18.1%
1,300 units
1970-1979
19.4%
1,400 units
1960-1969
16.7%
1,200 units
1950-1959
13.2%
950 units
1940-1949
8.1%
580 units
Pre-1940
26.9%
1,935 units
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