North Medford, Medford
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The City of Medford is an historic suburban city located on the Mystic River with several small streams that provided waterpower for early industries. Originally the site of estates owned by Governors Craddock and Winthrop, Medford became a town in 1695 and a city in 1892. The city's colonial prosperity was based on being a tidewater seaport with shipbuilding and distilling, and Medford was part of the triangle trade. There was a significant slave population.
Shipbuilding was begun by Thatcher Magoun, using lumber harvested from the Fells and later from New Hampshire, which came down on the Middlesex Canal. At its peak in 1855, Magoun's shipyard employed 1,000 men. Immigrant populations, mostly Irish, were also employed in the brick yards and in quarrying Medford granite. After the decline of the shipbuilding industry, printed cloth, carpets, linseed oil, hats and rum became the major products of the city, as did education when Tufts University was founded in 1852.
Fueled by its industrial prosperity, Medford grew quickly; between 1870 and 1910 the city doubled in population every 20 years. Residents manufactured shoe-making machines, chemicals, covered buttons and brass soda fountains. T
he city retains a rich architectural heritage which includes the nationally important Isaac Royall estate as well as Federal, Greek revival and Victorian buildings. The earliest homes remaining in the community are the Peter Tufts House of 1678 and the Jonathan Wade House of 1689, but at least one outstanding example of each architectural period remains. There are now many suburban neighborhoods in Medford resulting from the rapid and dense development which followed the first world war.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
108 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
130 |
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8th Grade Math: |
145 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
160 |
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8th Grade Science: |
143 |
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4th Grade Math: |
201 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
152 |
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Spending/Student:
$9,844
Average SAT scores:
1464
Student/Teacher Ratios:
12.2 to 1
Community
Population:55,565 Median Income in town: $67,472 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 25.8 / 1,000
Violent: 1.5 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
4
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/ 0
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $340,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $390,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -15%
Avg single family tax bill:
$3,623
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
West Medford (Lowell Line)
Subway info:
Orange Line
Bus lines:
94, 95, 96, 100, 101, 134, 325, 326, 354, 355
Miles to Boston:
6
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
9
Rail time to Boston:
14
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$465,000
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Exceptional 9 rm, 4 BR, 3 bath home is sited on a lovely, 9K+sf lot on a cul de sac & has been lovingly kept by its original owners. Boasts generous space, inside & out. Gracious, oversized LR w/fp; formal DR off custom kit w/cherry cabs, built-ins & granite counters. FR with wood stove that leads to large 3 season porch overlooking fab fenced yard w/gorgeous pool & patio.Lower level has bonus room/BR & full bath. Hwd floors, walk-up attic, storage room for tools.Must see all this beauty offers!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$364,900
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A MUST see beautifully updated home in North Medford.Everything has been done since '06:furnance,hot water heater,roof,electric,exterior painted '11.HUGE Master Suite addition w/full bath and walk in closet.The 2nd floor boasts 3 large bedrooms and a full bath w/whirpool tub.Hardwood floors throughout and LOADS of closet/storage space.Kitchen has old world charm w/all of todays necessities:newer appliances,granite,ceramic tile.Great outdoor space,walk to Wright's Pond,steps to Middlesex Fells.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$449,900
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STUNNING,stucco ext English Col home w/much charm&character! 1st fl-hw flrs,nat wdwk thru-out,lg entry foyer,1/2 bath,huge LR w/wood stove & f/drs, sunrm w/built in cab,spac DR w/lots of wndws,huge renovated eik w/maple cab, recessed lights,new granite c/top,quarry tile flr,tile b/splash,yng appl's & lots of s/light,& painted knotty pine office/den.Wide oak strway to 2nd fl w/2 lg front to back BR's both w/lg closets&wndw seats,3rd BR w/big closet & 4th BR perfect for nursery/office & full bath.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$339,900
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Inviting 8 rm, 4+ br, 2 bath col w/many fine features: 1st level features a huge front to back combo lr/dr w/hw floors, lg slate entry foyer, big fully appliance eik, oversize rear fm w/carpet & wood stove. 2nd level features 4 good size brs all w/ww &lots of closet space, ct bath & 3rd level offers additional finished space. Inside has just been completely painted, some replace windows, newer heat, d/way & front walls, part fin bsmt, huge rear yard w/shed and fish pond, garage, sided & more!!
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