Bear Hill
Neighborhood in Stoneham, Massachusetts
Middlesex County 02180
Single-family homes, townhouses and condos near a golf course and Main Street
Most homes surround the Bear Hill Golf Club, lined with wide, winding roads and mature trees. Main Street borders the west side of the neighborhood. This high-traffic area may become noisy during rush hour, though most homes are farther from Main Street. Homes have front and backyards enclosed by fences; some are lined with sidewalks. The area is primarily single-family homes, but there are some townhouses and condos. Houses have a median build year of 1959 and are in the Colonial Revival and Cape Cod styles. Single-family homes range from $675,000 to $825,000. Larger New Traditional-style homes range from $1 million to $1.5 million. Condos and townhouses range from $375,000 to $675,000.Local parks and a private golf course
Bear Hill Golf Club is the centerpiece here and offers its members a nine-hole course with a clubhouse and a fitness center. “People in the area and from surrounding areas are part of the golf club. It’s one of the most appealing places to walk around and be surrounded by nature, people go there for morning walks,” says Khare. Near Broadway, close to the neighborhood's southern end, Joseph C. Cerrone Memorial Park has several soccer fields for leagues and school games. Rounds Playground has a baseball field and a climbing gym for children.Students attend highly rated schools in Stoneham
Stoneham Public Schools, which gets a B-plus from Niche, serves the area. Children may attend Robin Hood Elementary School, which gets an A-minus. Students continue to Central Middle School and Stoneham High School, both of which get a B-plus. Stoneham High School has a Family & Consumer Science Department that teaches students life skills including filling out job applications, sending professional emails, cooking and budgeting.Commuters use Interstate 93 and public transportation
Commuters head south on Interstate 93 to reach Boston in about 30 minutes. Residents also head to Wakefield train station, 1 mile east, to catch a train on the Haverhill Line, which reaches Boston in 23 minutes. Winchester Hospital is 3 miles away, and the Boston Logan International Airport is 14 miles away. Houses of worship near Bear Hill are along Central Street, and include St. Patrick's Parish, Faith Quest Community Church and First Congregational Church in Stoneham.Shopping and dining along Main Street
“Main Street is the heart of Stoneham,” says Khare. It borders the area and is within walking distance of some homes. Redstone Shopping Center includes the Tulip Lounge, a hibachi restaurant with a sushi bar. Farther down Main Street is a Stop & Shop for groceries and Gaetano’s Restaurant, which has Italian comfort food. For fresh produce and artisanal goods, the Stoneham Farmers Market is open on Thursdays at the Town Common, 1 mile south, from June to September. Two miles from Bear Hill, near the Yankee Division Highway, are two commercial centers, the one along Commerce Way has stores like Lowe’s and HomeGoods, some chain restaurants and a Market Basket. There are more strip malls and a Stop & Shop along Walkers Brook Drive.
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Isabella Pontecorvo
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Luis Martins
Luis Martins
RE/MAX Synergy
(781) 390-9384
394 Total Sales
1 in Bear Hill
$346,000 Price
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Praveen Khare
Praveen Khare
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
(857) 380-5573
11 Total Sales
1 in Bear Hill
$420,000 Price
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Donnie Crowell
Donnie Crowell
Responds QuicklyLAER Realty Partners/Chelmsford
(351) 208-2762
78 Total Sales
1 in Bear Hill
$1,029,000 Price
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Amy Kirsch
Amy Kirsch
Leading Edge Real Estate
(857) 240-2151
45 Total Sales
1 in Bear Hill
$550,000 Price
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Julie Tsakirgis
Julie Tsakirgis
RE/MAX Property Shoppe, Inc.
(781) 776-5137
133 Total Sales
1 in Bear Hill
$350,000 Price
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Mary Kelly
Mary Kelly
Century 21 Property Central Inc.
(339) 229-6334
83 Total Sales
1 in Bear Hill
$180,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Private
- Pre-K to 8th
- Private
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Bear Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bear Hill, Stoneham sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Bear Hill, Stoneham over the last 12 months is $642,500, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$647,450
Median Sale Price
$642,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$928,520
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$410,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$464
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,017
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1959
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,002
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,278
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
960
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
672
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,750 - $2,425 per month
- Leisure Lane Apartments
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 525+ Sq Ft
- 100 Leisure Ln
- Stoneham, MA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,274
Median Age
45
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$109,752
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$133,359
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
44.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.4%
% Population in Labor Force
71.3%
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®
31
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
22
/ 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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