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Residents can stroll along pleasent neighborhood sidewalks all around the Lawrence Estates area.
Desirable sidewalk-lined Boston suburb
In the suburban town of Medford, about 7 miles northwest of downtown Boston, lies Lawrence Estates, a sought-after enclave of peaceful, leafy sidewalk-lined streets and charming vintage homes. “Lawrence Estates is one of the nicer neighborhoods in town,” says Jennifer Keenan, a longtime Medford resident and Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Boston-Northwest. “It’s a popular homes that’s easily accessible to Medford Square, either by foot or by car.” Keenan adds, “It’s a lovely spot. A lovely place to live.”
Vintage colonials of all shapes and sizes
Lawrence Estates has a mix of single-family homes, mostly built in the early-to-mid 20th century. Colonial is the predominant home style, but home seekers will also find other styles sprinkled in, including gambrel-roofed Dutch Colonials and Tudor Revivals with pitched roof-covered doorways. “The single-family homes in Lawrence Hills feel grander than houses in other parts of town. There are a lot of center entrance colonials that have a real stately feel and are solidly built,” Keenan says. “And the homes are on what we would consider large lots.” Home sizes range from 1,200 to 4,500 square feet with two to five bedrooms, and prices span from $640,000 to over $1.6 million. “When homes in Lawrence Estates go on the market, they typically sell within a week,” Keenan says. “People tend to stay in those homes for 20 years or more, so there’s not always a lot of inventory. As soon as a house hits the market, there are usually a lot of people waiting and eager to see it.”
A Colonial Revival styled home in the Lawrence Estates neighborhood of Medford, MA.
A row of traditional homes found in the Lawrence Estates neighborhood of Medford, MA.
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Highly-rated school choices
With Massachusetts’ school choice program, families can take their pick from the eight schools that make up the Medford Public Schools district, including Roberts Elementary, rated a B-minus by Niche, Andrews Middle and Medford High School, which both receive a B Niche rating and boast a student-teacher ratio of 10 to one.
For a great view of the Boston Skyline visit Wrights Tower in the Middlesex Fells Reservation.
One hundred miles of hiking trails
With nearby green spaces aplenty, Lawrence Estates is a prime spot for outdoorsy folks. One such place, Victory Park, features a playground with swings for the kids, tennis and basketball courts for the sports-minded and a path for a leisurely afternoon stroll. Serious hikers can enjoy the nearby Middlesex Fells Reservation, where they’ll find 100 miles of trails with interesting spots to stop along the way, including the rock formation known as Panther Cave and Wright’s Tower, which offers a picturesque view of Boston’s skyline. During the summer months, Wright’s Pond, located about 2 miles from Lawrence Estates, is staffed with lifeguards and open Medford residents for freshwater swimming or sunbathing on its small sand beach.
Local Italian-American pastry institution
For a much-deserved treat after the Fells, weary hikers can head to Modern Pastry Shop on nearby Salem Street, the Medford location of a family-owned Italian-American bakery serving cannoli, cookies, cakes, pies and more since 1930. Only slightly further afield is another Salem Street culinary experience: FiorItaly Trattoria, where Chef Gabriele Ascione crafts authentic southern Italian dishes inspired by his homeland. For those who want to make a pasta feast at home, ingredients are easy to come by at the Wegman’s in the nearby Meadow Glen shopping center, where additional stores, like Petco and Kohl’s, simplify weekly errand runs.
Front porch jam sessions
Lawrence Estates residents have the good fortune to be within minutes of all that Medford has to offer, including the city’s weekly Farmer’s Market, which runs from June to October and features local produce, meat, flowers, baked goods, and more. Other Medford events include Porchfest, a lively summertime festival where folks offer up their front porches to local musicians for some free city-wide live entertainment, and an annual Pumpkin Smash in the fall, where residents, according to the city’s website, can enjoy “some family-friendly destruction” of their leftover Halloween jack-o-lantern.
Easy Boston commute
With easy access to Interstate 93, commuters can make the 6.5-mile journey into downtown Boston in about 10 minutes, depending, of course, on traffic. Those who prefer public transportation can hop on a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority bus at one of the stops along Winthrop Street or catch a train at the West Medford station to be in town in about 20 minutes. Whether commuting to Boston, hiking the Fells or shopping for groceries, residents look forward to returning home to Lawrence Estates.
Lawrence Estates residents can utilize the MBTA bus transportation system.
An aerial overview of the Lawrence Estates neighborhood of Medford, MA.
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Parks in this Area
Hickey Park
Victory Park
Middlesex Fells Reservation
Barry Playground
McNally Park
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
15 min drive
Bus
Winthrop St & Woodside Rd
Bus
Winthrop St & Lawrence Rd
Bus
High St & Rural Ave - Winthrop Circle
Bus
Fellsway W & S Border Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lawrence Estates
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lawrence Estates Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lawrence Estates, Medford sell after 124 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lawrence Estates, Medford over the last 12 months is $450,000, up 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Experience townhouse-style living in Medford in this designed two-level residence. This completely new home offers an open-concept floor with a well equipped contemporary kitchen featuring sophisticate cabinetry, timeless countertops and stainless steel appliances. This stunning 5-bedroom, 3-bath features high end finishes. This home provides a thoughtful separation of space, enhancing privacy
Welcome to this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial nestled in the highly sought-after Lawrence Estates neighborhood. Blending timeless charm with modern design, this home offers everything you’ve been looking for and more. Step inside to an open-concept first floor that seamlessly connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. A
Distinctive 4 beds 1 bath . Floors are Hardwood. Parking DriveWay NO PETS . This is located in Medford .Boston Pads is not responsible for any errors, omissions and change in price, prior sale, rent and withdrawal without notice. All information from sources reliable but not guaranteed. Photographs, videos, description and information about the properties reflect conditions at the time
Gorgeous Renovated Open Layout Spacious 2-Bedroom Condo with Tons of Closet Space. ** HEAT/HOT WATER INCLUDED. Beautiful Kitchen, with Granite counters, Large Breakfast Island, Beautiful Tiles, and Newer Appliances. Gorgeous updated Oversized Living / Dining Area and both Bedrooms have a whole wall of closets! Huge closets go all the way behind one wall in the Large Master Bedroom 12X13 and Great
Excellent 1 bedroom, 1 st floor of a 6 unit. 3 level house.BROKER FEE REQUIREDHardwood floorsCoin-op laundry, private storage locker, 1 car parkingWalk to Medford square in minutes.Buses to everywhere in Medford Sq.Broker Fee required
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,134
Median Age
47
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$144,601
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$173,803
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.3%
College Graduates
55.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
24/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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