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Moderate Income, 3-bedroom single family home available in Concord for $600,857
The Elm Brook development is a community of 12 single family homes, well located on a quiet street in Concord near excellent schools, recreation areas, shopping, and restaurants. This lovely and spacious, 3-bedroom, 2½ bath single family home contains a kitchen, family room, open dining and living rooms, and a half bath on the first floor. Three bedrooms and two full baths are on the second floor. The unit features hardwood floors, granite countertops, a partially finished basement, and a private backyard. The following appliances are included in the sale - range/oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and washer/dryer.
The purchase price to an eligible buyer is $600,857, set to be affordable to a buyer at or below 140% of the Boston Area Median Income. Owners are required also to pay property taxes, and the 2023 Concord tax rate is $12.96 per $1,000 of valuation or an estimated monthly amount of $649. There is also a monthly condo fee of $253. The application deadline is Monday, 6/5 at 1pm. Please contact Lara Plaskon at lara@rhsohousing.org if you have questions or to submit an application.
3-bedroom affordable resale condo available in Concord for $279,700
135 Baker Ave. is a lovely affordable 3-bedroom, 1½ bath condo contains a kitchen, dining room, living room, and a half bath on the first floor. Three bedrooms and a full bath are on the second floor. The main bathroom has been updated with new tile flooring and fixtures; kitchen has been updated with new flooring and granite countertops. There is a partially finished basement that provides an additional living space or office, a driveway, and a detached shed. This home is being sold ‘as-is’ with an oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, garbage disposal, and washer/dryer included.
The purchase price to an eligible buyer is $279,700, set to be affordable to a buyer at or below 70% of the Boston Area Median Income. Owners are required also to pay property taxes, and the 2023 Concord tax rate is $12.96 per $1,000 of valuation or an estimated monthly amount of $302. There is also a monthly condo fee of $170. The application deadline is Friday, 6/16 at 1pm. Please contact Lara Plaskon at lara@rhsohousing.org if you have questions or to submit an application.
New Construction in Concord: 1-bedroom low-income condo - $233,300; 1-bedroom moderate income condo - $484,700
Concord Millrun is a new compact neighborhood in West Concord that celebrates sustainable, communal living. The 14 residences are situated near the natural beauty of the Assabet River, and the winding footpaths, inviting porches, and beautiful central green create a sense of cohesion, safety, and community. The restricted condominiums are 16 Millrun (80% AMI) and 18 Millrun (150% AMI). They both have one bedroom and 1.5 baths, with porch and patio. 16 Millrun is 779 square feet on a single level with kitchen, dining area, and bedroom; 18 Millrun is 1101 square feet, with the kitchen, dining area, bedroom, and baths on the first floor, and a finished loft area upstairs. 16 Millrun also has an exterior shed, and secure exterior storage.
The monthly Condominium fee ($184.41 for 16 Millrun and $254.78 for 18 Millrun) represents a proportional share of the total condominium expenses covering landscaping and snow removal, taxes, insurance and contribution to reserve. The homeowner will also pay monthly real estate taxes using Concord’s 2023 tax rate of $12.96 or $252 per month (16 Millrun) and $523 per month (18 Millrun). The application deadline is August 10th at 1pm. Please contact Lara Plaskon at lara@rhsohousing.org if you have questions or to submit an application.
The Concord Housing Authority is accepting applications on all housing programs. Applications are available on the website at www.concordha.org or call 978-369-8435 for more information.
League of Women Voters - List of potential affordable housing sites:
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Affordable Housing Glossary of Terms
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Affordable Housing Resources
In this section you will find links to affordable housing resources within the Town of Concord, our local region, and the State of Massachusetts.
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Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
The Town of Concord's Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Report, completed June 2013, is now available for review.
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Assabet River Bluff
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Concord Housing Profile (PDF)
The Concord Housing Profile provides a summary of the needs assessment for affordable housing in the Town of Concord.
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Christopher Heights Concord (Junction Village)
On January 28, 2013, the Concord Housing Development Corporation (CHDC), a nonprofit organization with the charge to promote affordable housing opportunities throughout the Town of Concord, took title to a 12.8 acre parcel of land located off of Winthrop Street bordered by the Massachusetts Correctional Institute at Concord to the north and the Assabet River to the east.
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Small Grant Program: Home Repair Assistance
The Concord Housing Development Corporation is accepting applications for the Small Grants Program, designed to provide assistance to Concord residents to make repairs and alterations to their homes for safety and health reasons.
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Housing Production Plan
A Housing Production Plan (HPP), defined in regulations at 760 CMR 56.03 and administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), is a proactive strategy for planning and developing affordable housing. The HPP identifies the housing needs of a community and the goals and strategies it will use to identify and achieve or maintain the 10% threshold mandated by M.G.L. Chapter 40B.