Dracut, MA Real Estate
Working-class commuter town directly south of the NH line.
- Median home price
- $525,000
- Mill rate (NH property tax)
- 12.59
- Commute to Boston
- 40 min · I-93 via Methuen
- School district
- Dracut Public Schools / Dracut High School
Around Dracut
Roughly 40 Minutes TO Boston Via I 93 
Dracut State Forest covers a meaningful piece of the town's footprint 
Dracut High and Lakeview Junior High anchor the K-12 district 
Affordable single-family inventory close to the NH line 
Shaw Farm Family Dairy Barn And Hayfields 
Aerial Autumn Commercial Crossroads Strip Plaza 
Aerial Autumn Retail Intersection Red Plaza 
Four Oaks Country Club 2 
Four Oaks Country Club 
Shaw Farm 2
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A neighbor's read on Dracut.
Karyn Emerson sells real estate in Dracut, MA, with Jill & Co. Realty Group, powered by The Real Brokerage. She represents buyers and sellers across Dracut and the wider Southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts market, and every search starts with a real conversation. Massachusetts transactions are handled through Real Broker MA LLC.
Dracut shares its northern border with Pelham, NH, and gives Massachusetts buyers an affordable entry point with quick I-93 access. The town is a working-class community with strong roots and a small but active downtown.
Dracut Public Schools serve the town through Dracut High, and the housing stock skews toward mid-century single-families on tight lots. First-time buyers crossing down from NH for the MBTA access regularly land here.
The best way to really feel out a town is a thirty-minute call. Tell me what you are trying to do. I will tell you honestly whether Dracut is the right fit or whether one of the other six towns in the service area gets you closer to the life you are trying to build.
What makes Dracut itself.
Dracut State Forest covers a meaningful piece of the town's footprint
Dracut High and Lakeview Junior High anchor the K-12 district
Affordable single-family inventory close to the NH line
Small downtown with the town common, post office, and local diners
Roughly 40 minutes to Boston via I-93
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Dracut Public Schools / Dracut High School
Feeder lines and boundary-line questions matter more than the district name. If you are thinking about Dracut for the schools, the first call is about which side of town you land on inside the district. I will walk you through it.
District website and official boundary maps: link pending client confirmation.
40 minutes to Boston (I-93 via Methuen)
- Boston
40 min via I-93 via Methuen. - Manchester & the airport
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) is about 25 minutes. Downtown Manchester is about 28 minutes. - Portsmouth / Seacoast
Typically 45 to 55 minutes via Route 101 east from I-93. - Transit
Park-and-ride commuter bus options out of Salem and Londonderry to South Station. Schedule details confirmed on request.
Where Dracut sits
The outline shows Dracut's town lines. Knowing which side of a boundary a home sits on can change the school, the tax bill, and the commute. That is exactly the kind of thing I walk buyers through.
Real estate in Dracut, MA, answered.
Who is a real estate agent in Dracut, MA?
Karyn Emerson is a real estate agent serving Dracut, MA with Jill & Co. Realty Group, powered by The Real Brokerage. Massachusetts transactions are handled through Real Broker MA LLC. She represents both buyers and sellers across Dracut and the wider Southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts market, and every search starts with a real conversation about what you actually need.
What is the median home price in Dracut?
The median home price in Dracut, MA is around $525,000. Prices vary by street, lot, and condition, so the most useful number is the one for the specific home you are considering. Ask Karyn for a current comparable analysis.
How far is Dracut from Boston?
Dracut, MA is roughly 40 minutes from Boston I-93 via Methuen in typical off-peak traffic. Karyn can walk you through real commute times by time of day before you commit to a town.
What school district serves Dracut?
Dracut, MA is served by Dracut Public Schools / Dracut High School. Feeder lines and boundary questions matter more than the district name, so if schools are driving your search, that is the first conversation to have.
What is the property tax rate in Dracut?
Dracut, MA has a mill rate of about 12.59. Your actual tax bill depends on assessed value and any exemptions you qualify for. You can estimate it on the Karyn Emerson property tax calculator at tax calculator.
Other towns I know street by street.
Weighing Dracut against the towns next door? Here is how a few of the others compare at a glance. Same honest read on every one.
- Methuen, MA$575,000 median · 35 min to BostonSee the Methuen guide
- Lawrence, MA$450,000 median · 40 min to BostonSee the Lawrence guide
- Chelmsford, MA$725,000 median · 40 min to BostonSee the Chelmsford guide
- Tewksbury, MA$700,000 median · 35 min to BostonSee the Tewksbury guide
- Reading, MA$925,000 median · 30 min to BostonSee the Reading guide
- Haverhill, MA$525,000 median · 50 min to BostonSee the Haverhill guide
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