Real places, real neighborhoods and current market numbers, verified by broker Ryan C. Winslow.
What Northborough is known for
Northborough is a Route 9 and Route 20 town between Worcester and Marlborough, known for its orchards and its fall Applefest. Tougas Family Farm on Ball Street draws pickers from across the region, and Mount Pisgah, the highest point in town at 715 feet, anchors a trail system of about 20 miles.
Northborough was first part of Marlborough, then Westborough. It became a district in 1766 and a full town with its own representation in the General Court in 1775. The Northborough Minutemen marched out on April 19, 1775, and the Marquis de Lafayette passed through town on his 1825 tour. The town bought the White Cliffs, the former Daniel Wesson mansion at 167 Main Street, in September 2017 to save it from demolition. A town of 15,741 people (2020 census) with a historic Main Street center, farm stands and orchards on the west side, and shopping and dining along Route 9 and Route 20. Fall weekends mean apple picking, cider doughnuts, and the Applefest parade.
Where to live
The historic town center, protected as a local historic district. It holds First Parish at 40 Church Street and older homes near the common. Exterior changes go through the Historic District Commission. (source)
The walkable center along Main Street with Town Hall at 63 Main, the Northborough Free Library at 34 Main, the Historical Society at 52 Main, and White Cliffs at 167 Main. The town has adopted a Downtown Revitalization Plan for this stretch. (source)
The busy Route 20 corridor west of the center, lined with plazas and local restaurants such as Romaine's, Gather Provisions, and The Cellar Bar & Grille. (source)
The southeast part of town, where the Assabet River enters from Westborough and winds through Juniper Hill Golf Course before crossing under Route 20 into Marlborough. (source)
The area around Solomon Pond, one of the two great ponds in town, near the Marlborough line. (source)
The north side of town around Little Chauncy Pond, the town's other great pond. Trails here link to Cedar Hill and to Westborough's Charm Bracelet trail system. (source)
The higher, more rural western half of town, with hills like Ball Hill and Mount Pisgah and working farms such as Tougas Family Farm on Ball Street. (source)
Local favorites
Northborough branch of a Chennai vegetarian chain that started as a small sweet shop three decades ago. Known for dosas, thalis, and sweets. (source)
Indian restaurant for dine-in or delivery, open daily until 11 PM Monday through Saturday. (source)
Cafe from Northboro-raised Chef Erin Anderson with sandwiches, salads, soup, prepared foods, and charcuterie boards. (source)
Dinner spot with reservations, a patio, and private dining. Diners call out the salmon, burgers, and scallops scampi. (source)
Popular dinner spot where reservations are recommended. Regulars order the tenderloin and deviled eggs. (source)
Small northern Italian panini shop. The Porketta Alla Romana and chicken Caesar sandwich get the most praise. (source)
Classic chrome diner with a long counter and booths, serving pancakes, French toast, and egg combos. (source)
Chicken shawarma, falafel, hummus, and baklava from the in-house bakery. (source)
After hours
Town library at 34 Main Street with book groups, kids, tween, and teen events, museum passes, a Library of Things, and meeting rooms. (source)
Golf course in its 95th year with two courses. On the Riverside course the Assabet River winds through the holes. Lakeside is the second course. (source)
Local beer, hard cider, and sangria under the trees, open every day the farm store is open. (source)
Main Street pub with a big beer list, rotating specials, and a pet-friendly setup. (source)
Cozy tea room on Church Street for afternoon tea with scones, sandwiches, and chai. (source)
Shopping
Full Wegmans supermarket with a pharmacy, open 6am to midnight every day. (source)
Farm market at 500 Church Street with homegrown produce, meat, a deli, prepared foods, and year-round cider doughnuts and pies. (source)
Farm store and bakery at 234 Ball Street with apple cider doughnuts, pies, ice cream, and holiday bakery orders. (source)
Local coffee roaster at 75 Otis Street selling single-origin coffees and blends from Africa, the Americas, and Indonesia, ground to order. (source)
Outdoors
Highest point in town at 715 feet, with trails on MassWildLife and town land. Hunting is allowed in season. (source)
Woods at the Senior Center with the Edmund Hill Woods Interpretive Trail and an ADA accessible trail. (source)
Sudbury Valley Trustees reservations of 183.3 acres with a hilltop meadow, stone walls, and loop trails that link to the 33-mile Boroughs Loop Trail. No mountain biking. (source)
Trails around one of the town's two great ponds that connect to Cedar Hill and the Westborough Charm Bracelet trail system. (source)
Mass Audubon sanctuary of over 400 acres with marked trails through woods, fields, streams, and marsh. (source)
Former Army training land, transferred to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 2000, with more than 15 miles of trails. (source)
State reservation with a 2,006-foot summit, 17 miles of trails, and a summit road open from Memorial Day weekend through October. (source)
Things to do
Pick-your-own farm at 234 Ball Street with strawberries, cherries, blueberries, peaches, apples, and pumpkins, plus barnyard animals and wagon rides. Newsweek named it the top pick-your-own fruit farm in the country. (source)
Museum at 52 Main Street with 1800s clothing, an 18th century kitchen exhibit, a general store display, and a working 1874 George Stevens pipe organ. (source)
The former mansion of Daniel Wesson at 167 Main Street. It later served as a club and a locally famous restaurant and event facility. The town bought it in 2017 with Community Preservation funds. (source)
Botanic garden on nearly 200 acres with an apple orchard, garden dining, and the Night Lights winter display. (source)
Science and nature museum with the Alden Planetarium, the Explorer Express train, and otter encounters. (source)
On the calendar
Town-wide fall festival with a parade, 5K road race, craft fair, and Historical Society events. The 2026 Applefest ran September 26 and 27. (source)
Free monthly talks on local, regional, and national history at the Historical Society on Main Street. (source)
Costumed kids walk a trail collecting candy and picking apples, then finish with a cider doughnut. Timed tickets. (source)
Annual winter light display at the New England Botanic Garden, voted best botanical garden holiday lights in USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice. (source)
Schools
Lincoln Street Elementary School, Marguerite E. Peaslee Elementary School, Fannie E. Proctor Elementary School, Marion E. Zeh Elementary School
Robert E. Melican Middle School
Algonquin Regional High School, Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School (Marlborough)
Cornerstone Academy (TK to grade 6)
Listed for reference, not ranked. Confirm school zoning for any address with the district. (source)
Broker notes
Route 9 and Route 20 run east to west through town, and Route 135 also runs through town. I-290 and I-495 meet near the Marlborough line, and the Mass Pike (I-90) is to the south.
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH), about 25 minutes; Boston Logan International (BOS), about 45 to 60 minutes without heavy traffic.
Ryan C. Winslow, broker/owner of Winslow Homes. REALTOR® since 2009, 3,000+ homes sold, broker in FL, MA, CT and RI, U.S. Army Retired.
Researched and verified 2026-09-28. Businesses change; call ahead.