Carlisle, MA Community Guide

About Carlisle

Carlisle is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, northwest of Boston. Carlisle is roughly 8 miles (13 kilometers) south-southwest of Lowell and 19 miles (31 kilometers) northwest of Boston. Concord, Acton, Westford, Chelmsford, Billerica, and Bedford are its neighbors. Carlisle residents enjoy the rustic beauty of a New England agricultural community, with meandering roads flowing past stone walls, fields farmed for generations, and pristine woodlands.

Things To Do in Carlisle

Great Brook Farm State Park

The park has 19.5 miles (31.4 km) of trails for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, dog walking, and equestrian usage. Meadow Pond provides canoeing and fishing opportunities. Tours of the dairy farm are provided from May to October. From April to October, an ice cream stand is available.

Malcolm Preserve

The Malcolm Preserve is an 11-acre nature reserve in Carlisle. A half-mile route connects the preserve to trails in Estabrook Woods and the Punkatasset Reserve in Concord.

Great Brook Ski Touring Center

The trails range in complexity and explore the 1,000-acre Great Brook Farm State Park's stunning scenery of farms, forests, streams, and ponds.

Carlisle Public Schools

Carlisle has one public K–8 school, the Carlisle Public School. High School students attend Concord Carlisle High School in Concord.

To visit the school webpage, click HERE.

Parks and Recreation

The Recreation delivers a selection of fee-based arts & crafts, life skills and fitness programs to residents of all age groups.

Transportation

Carlisle is close to state Route 225 and 27. The closest station to Carlisle is Nashoba Tech. Bus lines 14, 16, and 62 stop near Carlisle.

Carlisle Transportation Service (CTS) is a new transportation service being piloted by the Town of Carlisle to add range and scheduling flexibility for residents’ transportation needs, particularly seniors and those with disabilities that might not have access to other transportation.

Popular Local Restaurants

You'll find a wide array of restaurants in Carlisle. Here are some of our top picks.

Kimball Farm Carlisle

Seasonal roadside hangout serving fried seafood and ice cream in laid-back surroundings with a gift shop.

Fern's Country Store

An old-fashioned country store atmosphere with a café, sandwich shop, and wine shop all in one.

Rufina's

They offer excellent Italian cuisine, scrumptious desserts, and a wide variety of tantalizing wines. Serving Chelmsford and surrounding communities with fresh Italian cuisine for over a decade.

Great Brook Dairy Farm

They serve locally made ice cream in a variety of seasonal flavors.

See the latest housing market report to get the most up-to-date statistics. You'll find here the current and historical market data for single-family and condo/townhouse home sales.

Contact us now for the most detailed market data and to hear our perspective on what the latest buying and selling trends mean for you. We are always happy to help and can send you a free home valuation.

Sell Your Home in Carlisle, MA

Carlisle is a desirable community, so selling your Carlisle home to move into a bigger house or relocate isn't as difficult as you think. Using John Woodman's service can help lessen the stress and worry of selling a home. John may also assist you in getting the most out of your house sale while making the process easier for you.

Buying a Home in Carlisle, MA

If you're thinking about moving to Carlisle, you have several residential options to choose from. Whether you're looking for single-family homes or condos/townhomes, John Woodman can help. John has years of expertise in this town and can inform you about everything the town has to offer as well as find you your dream home.

For additional information, including sales history and prices, and more for Carlisle, MA properties for sale, or to schedule a home tour of any property listed below, contact us today!