Southborough is an excellent town in all respects and with the downturn in real estate is has become affordable.

Southborough has great schools, is near major commute routes, has a country feel and is know as "The Wellesley of Worcester County". For more information about the town, go to http://www.FindYourNextHouseHere.com

Here are a couple interesting one's on the market right now. After going through properties under $400,000 i noticed almost all are on "busy" streets:

Near the highway, but from the map looks far enough away to where the noise may not be an issue:
http://www.territoryre.com/SF_Property.php?LIST_NO=70718812


This place looks great. It has only been on the market for 7 days:
http://www.territoryre.com/SF_Property.php?LIST_NO=70749492

Spacious 4 bedroom on an acre:
http://www.territoryre.com/SF_Property.php?LIST_NO=70741243

Southborough is a great town. I just represented a young couple who moved from boston to the burbs and they bought a great house on an acre that was in nice condition. The town is great and is near framingham and close to the city. A lot of young couples head out that way when the city-space starts getting a little tight, but it also has a community that has been there forever.

you can check out schools here:
http://www.greatschools.net/

This site is also great to get the local tax rate, and gives you a little history on the town, etc:
http://www.southboroughtown.com/Treasurer_dept/Treasurer_dep…

Good luck!!