Lawrence Estates
Neighborhood in Medford, Massachusetts
Middlesex County 01890, 02155
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.”
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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.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.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.
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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.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Donald Cranley
Donald Cranley
Responds QuicklyLeading Edge Real Estate
(781) 782-2865
27 Total Sales
1 in Lawrence Estates
$1,086,000 Price
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Darcy Bento
Darcy Bento
Bento Real Estate Group, Inc.
(857) 837-6383
64 Total Sales
1 in Lawrence Estates
$659,000 Price
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Chris Charido
Chris Charido
RE/MAX Renaissance Inc.
(781) 819-5696
18 Total Sales
1 in Lawrence Estates
$1,025,000 Price
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The D'Agostino Team
TD
The D'Agostino Team
Responds QuicklyCompass
(781) 651-4777
26 Total Sales
4 in Lawrence Estates
$602K - $1.5M Price Range
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Maureen Mulrooney
Maureen Mulrooney
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Real Estate Center
(857) 380-6920
54 Total Sales
1 in Lawrence Estates
$817,000 Price
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Matthew Petty
Matthew Petty
Responds QuicklyFRAME Residential
(857) 587-1972
65 Total Sales
1 in Lawrence Estates
$345,000 Price
Schools
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- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Hickey Park
Victory Park
Middlesex Fells Reservation
Barry Playground
McNally Park
Transit
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 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Lawrence Estates, Medford over the last 12 months is $925,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$925,000
Median Sale Price
$925,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$975,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$774,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$720,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
42
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$495
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,346
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1930
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,901
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,508
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
886
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
634
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
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
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
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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