If you want to take your home search experience to new heights, consider North Medford. This largely residential neighborhood of Medford, with high elevation, a main artery and an array of outdoor and indoor recreation, as well as home variety. If you’re looking for easy access to Boston and proximity to nature, North Medford should be high on your list.
Real estate professional Hudson Santana, founder and CEO of Santana Team says, "In North Medford, you’ll see a mix of single-family homes, multifamily residences and condominiums.” On Elm Street, there are condominium buildings from the 1980s with two-bedroom units priced just below $500,000. There are Queen Anne-style homes on Watervale Road, and on Aquavia Road, there are Tudor-styles, as well as colonials with stone facades that are fetching $620,000. You’ll find early 1900s bungalows priced just under $600,000 on Fulton Street and on Highland Avenue, you’ll see 1940s colonials going for about $800,000.
The neighborhood is home to several areas that allow you to get outside for a bit. Let the kids burn off some extra energy at Carr Park on Winslow Avenue, a small space with a variety of swings and climbing structures. When the weather warms, head to the beach at Wright’s Pond, a popular spot for swimming and sunbathing. The beach is staffed with lifeguards from June until August and is only available to Medford residents. Sign the kids up for skating lessons or youth hockey at Flynn Rink, an indoor rink that is often used for kids’ birthday parties. You can also hike the trails at Cross Fells Trailhead, part of a network of trails that crisscrosses through the northern part of the area. The neighborhood is even home to an outdoor calisthenics park that offers basic fitness equipment and instructions for using it.
When school is in session, area students can attend Medford Public Schools, a district with a B- Niche rating. Students at Roberts Elementary School begin taking fine arts classes in kindergarten. Students at Andrews Middle School are offered a well-rounded educational experience that includes core academic courses, athletic opportunities and special interest clubs. At Medford High School, which has a B+ Niche rating, students can participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including anime club, garden club and Mustang News, the school newspaper. Santana notes that Medford High has a fairly new school building as well as a reputable sports program.
Jim’s Market, located on Fulton Street, is the neighborhood go-to for breakfast sandwiches and steak and cheese subs. Locals will tell you that the family-owned market also has delicious curly fries and is a convenient shop with a few grocery items. You can also pick up snacks, drinks and some essentials at People’s Food Mart.
Several bus routes run through the neighborhood, and Orange Line access via Malden Center Station is only a three-minute drive away.
Christine Rocha
Residential Realty Group
(339) 444-2890
48 Total Sales
2 in North Medford
$525K - $695K Price Range
Roc Noelsaint
Real Broker MA, LLC
(781) 645-4872
28 Total Sales
1 in North Medford
$1,110,000 Price
Daniel Tully
Symphony Properties
(781) 358-8697
81 Total Sales
1 in North Medford
$705,000 Price
Dalvin Estrada
Estrada & Associates Realty
(857) 957-9312
17 Total Sales
1 in North Medford
$850,000 Price
Michael Giovangelo
Better Living Real Estate, LLC
(774) 341-5232
56 Total Sales
1 in North Medford
$750,000 Price
Tracey Cleversey
Hive Property Group
(339) 444-2143
51 Total Sales
1 in North Medford
$855,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | North Medford | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in North Medford, Medford sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in North Medford, Medford over the last 12 months is $775,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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