Idylwilde
Suburban Neighborhood in Lexington, Massachusetts
Middlesex County 02421
Sought-after high-end homes
Woodhaven offers privacy, beautiful homes, tons of outdoor recreation, a great community, and access to Lexington’s well-regarded public school system. The neighborhood is right next to I-95 and Route 2, two major thoroughfares that are important to commuters. It’s rare to find all of that in one place, and potential buyers know it – which explains the high home prices you can find across the city. "It's a perfect storm of millennials coming into their peak homebuying years, and an equal number of boomers not moving out of their larger homes,” says Jane Neilson, licensed real estate salesperson with Douglas Elliman Real Estate and a native of Lexington. “There's not enough new housing stock for people old enough to buy now and interested in having a yard for their dog and/or their kids." It’s hard to find something for under $1 million in Woodhaven. Cape Cod-style houses with cathedral master bedrooms can sell for $1.5 million here, colonials with colorful doors on less than half an acre go for about $1.6 million and big, 5,000-square-foot contemporary colonials built less than a decade ago are priced around $2.7 million. Even 1,600-square-foot Cape Cods built in the 1930s sell for $985,000 here.Top-notch schools
Area youngsters attend Lexington Public Schools, a district of about 6,700 students that Niche rates an A-plus. Woodhaven students attend Bridge Elementary, Clarke Middle, and Lexington High School, all earning a top A-plus rating, with Lexington High considered by Niche to be the No. 2 best public high school in Massachusetts.
Peaceful wooded trails
As its name suggests, Woodhaven is a nature lover’s paradise. Residents enjoy exploring Idylwilde, a 9.5-acre conservation area that was a farm for 300 years, and swimming or skating at The Old Reservoir, depending on the season. A hike along one of the trails at Hayden Woods, passing by an old field center, an abandoned rifle range and stone walls, is another popular local activity. Hayden Woods also features one of the town’s oldest streets, Old Shade Street, which was laid out in 1660 and used to be part of a Native American path.Accessible commuter links
Woodhaven’s proximity to I-95 and Route 2 makes it a great spot for commuters. Lexington residents can take the bus to Cambridge’s Alewife station and hop on the Red Line to Boston, or they can get in the car to commute 20 miles into the city. Even if their daytime life is busy and urban, neighbors will be cloaked in security once they return home at day’s end to this shaded enclave.Restaurants and groceries within reach
For a bite to eat, Woodhaven residents can enjoy an Indian pizza or classic dish like tikka masala at nearby Spirit of India, or head over to Massachusetts Avenue for some tasty New England-inspired fare, like lamb Yankee pot roast, at the Inn at Hastings Park's Town Meeting Bistro. Plus, weekly grocery runs are easy with a Shop & Stop and the year-round Lexington Farmers Market located only a couple of miles from Woodhaven.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Stockman Farrar Group
Stockman Farrar Group
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
(781) 208-5870
72 Total Sales
1 in Idylwilde
$880,000 Price
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Lester Savage
Lester Savage
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
(781) 404-3855
126 Total Sales
8 in Idylwilde
$724K - $1.9M Price Range
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Selina Yin MacDonald
Selina Yin MacDonald
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Boston MetroWest
(857) 971-4296
61 Total Sales
1 in Idylwilde
$1,888,888 Price
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Robert Cohen
Robert Cohen
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty - Lexington
(781) 694-6127
75 Total Sales
10 in Idylwilde
$724K - $3.3M Price Range
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Paul Whaley
Paul Whaley
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty - Boston
(857) 341-6565
326 Total Sales
1 in Idylwilde
$2,400,000 Price
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Kelly Xu
KX
Kelly Xu
Responds QuicklyMA Properties
(774) 806-8799
25 Total Sales
4 in Idylwilde
$1.1M - $2.2M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Lexington Green
Graverson Playground
Hastings Park
The Center Playground
Tower Park
Shady's Pond Conservation Area
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Idylwilde | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Idylwilde Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Idylwilde, Lexington sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Idylwilde, Lexington over the last 12 months is $1,805,000, up 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,699,450
Median Sale Price
$1,805,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,825,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,512,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
24%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$567
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
709
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1956
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,730
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,511
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,852
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
970
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
16,552
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,309
Median Age
46
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$250,303
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$243,567
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.8%
College Graduates
90.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
66.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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