Adams Circle

Adams Circle is located in Devens, which functions similarly to a Community Development District (CDD), but is not incorporated as a traditional municipality. Devens is a Regional Enterprise Zone established by the Massachusetts Legislature in 1993 (Chapter 498).Municipal services — including public safety, utilities, and public works — are provided by MassDevelopment, a quasi-public agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Taxes are collected by MassDevelopment, which in turn delivers local services.

The first batch of homes will be available for move-ins at the end of July 2026. Additional homes will be delivered in phases thereafter.

Yes — Adams Circle is a pet-friendly community. Please speak with our sales team regarding any specific guidelines or HOA policies.

No. Adams Circle is not age-restricted and welcomes residents of all ages.

Adams Circle is located within Devens, Massachusetts, entirely within the historic boundaries of the Town of Harvard. The site is accessed via Cavite Street. (Former access from Barnum Road has been discontinued.)

Devens is approximately:

‍30 miles from Worcester
35 miles from Cambridge
45 miles from Boston

‍It also offers convenient access to Route 2 and is about five miles west of I-495.

The closest station is Ayer Station, approximately two miles from Adams Circle.It is served by the Fitchburg Line, which provides hourly service between Mount Wachusett and Boston’s North Station.

Devens began as Camp Devens in 1917, established as a temporary cantonment during World War I. It later became Fort Devens, serving as the headquarters of the Army in New England for decades.The base was largely closed in 1996, with a portion south of Route 2 remaining active as a military training area. The 4,400 acres north of Route 2 were acquired by the Commonwealth and are now managed by MassDevelopment as a mixed-use community and Regional Enterprise Zone.

Adams Circle was originally developed as Army housing between approximately 1955–1960 as part of Fort Devens. Today, the neighborhood is being thoughtfully redeveloped into a modern residential community.

Students residing at Adams Circle attend the Harvard Public Schools through an education contract with Devens. Harvard Public Schools are consistently ranked among the top public school systems in Massachusetts, a state that itself is ranked among the top in the nation for K-12 education.

MassDevelopment provides or contracts for:
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- Massachusetts State Police services
- Full-time fire and ambulance services
- Department of Public Works
- Utilities (water, sewer, electric, and gas) through Devens Utilities
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Devens operates much like a self-contained town.

Yes. Devens offers:
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- Rogers Field (former Army parade ground, now athletic fields)
- Devens Common CenterPublic walking and hiking trails
- A golf courseA nearby lake for swimming and fishing
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Adams Circle backs directly onto protected woodland with trail access.

The wooded land behind Adams Circle is part of protected public woodland within Devens and will remain preserved. It includes hiking trails and provides a natural buffer and recreational access.

Within walking distance at the Devens Common Center, you’ll find:
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- Multiple restaurants
- A pizza shop
- Dunkin’A bank
- A dry cleaner
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Nearby Ayer, Harvard, and Shirley also offer additional dining options including local cafés, breweries, and farm-to-table restaurants.

Devens is:
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- A 4,400-acre master-planned community
- A Regional Enterprise Zone
- Known for streamlined permitting through the Devens Enterprise Commission
- Supported by high-quality municipal services
- Surrounded by preserved open space
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It combines small-town feel with regional accessibility.

We recommend speaking with:

- TD Bank
- Main Street Bank
- CalCon Mutual Mortgage
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‍Our sales team can help connect you with a lender to explore mortgage options.  These are only recommendations.  You can bring your own lender.

Because Devens is a Regional Enterprise Zone, it benefits from coordinated planning and infrastructure investment. Buyers should consult their lender or tax advisor regarding potential financial considerations.

Yes. Adams Circle will have a homeowners association to maintain shared areas and ensure consistent community standards. Details will be provided in the public offering documents.

Utilities are provided by Devens Utilities and include:
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- Electric
- Gas
- Water
- Sewer
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Devens Utilities operates similarly to a municipal light plant.

Yes. Buyers are welcome to work with the lender of their choice.

Adams Circle homes are designed to significantly outperform standard building code requirements. Each home is projected to achieve a HERS rating of approximately 37, meaning it is substantially more energy-efficient than a typical new construction home.
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This translates into:

- Lower monthly utility costs
- Improved indoor comfort
- Reduced environmental impact

The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index measures a home’s energy performance. A typical new home built to code scores around 100.

A HERS score of 37 means the home is approximately 63% more energy-efficient than a standard code-built home.

Lower HERS score = better performance.

The homes are built with high-performance insulation systems:

- Exterior walls: R-36
- Roof assembly: R-34

These insulation levels exceed many conventional construction standards and contribute to improved thermal comfort and lower heating and cooling loads.

Yes. Solar panels and battery storage are offered as premium upgrades. Homes are designed to accommodate rooftop solar installations, and our team can help you evaluate system sizing and costs.

Yes. Each home includes EV charging capability, making it easy to support electric vehicle ownership.

Adams Circle homes are built using off-site modular construction, which offers several environmental benefits:
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- Reduced material waste
- More precise quality control
- Reduced site disturbance
- Improved airtightness and thermal performance
- Shorter construction timelines

Building in a controlled environment allows for tighter tolerances and higher-performance building envelopes. This directly translates to longer lasting construction quality and lower cost of home ownership.

Yes. The homes are designed with high-performance building envelope assemblies that prioritize:

- Airtight construction
- Moisture management
- Advanced insulation systems
- Durable exterior materials

These features help extend the lifespan of the building and reduce long-term maintenance costs.

The combination of:

- High insulation levels
- Energy-efficient systems
- Optional solar + battery storage
- EV charging infrastructure
- Efficient building envelope design

helps significantly reduce operational carbon emissions over the life of the home.