Tufts University, 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:
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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:
Condo
PRICE:
$329,000
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$20,000 PRICE REDUCTION! Motivated to sell! Allow 6-8 weeks to close for condo conversion paperwork completion. Beautifully restored Victorian with contemporary interior on Somerville line, 1 mi Tufts, 1/2 mi from proposed T stop, 1 block to bus, near i-95, Sullivan Sq. Family estate home on quiet, tree lined street with large driveway, fenced yard, views of Mystic River. Awesome kitchen! 0h - and did we mention - FULLY FURNISHED AND PROFESSIONALLY DECORATED?!?!? HOA is estimated.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$479,500
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LOVE the charm of Victorian but the convenience of contemporary? HAVE IT ALL with this RARE, beautifully restored 2 family estate home on a lovely tree lined street near Tufts! ALL NEW: roof, island kitchen (granite, glazed cabinets, built in microwave hood), bath, MASTER SUITE with beautiful full BATH and LAUNDRY, refinished wood floors, updated 200 amp electric + more! VIEWS! Big fenced in yard! Plenty of off street parking! Professionally decorated! Or - buy large unit as condo for $350k
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$424,900
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Lovely,very well kept 1 family home for 54 years.Inviting front porch looks at Mystic River for daily leisure.Back yard is a private vacation spot with large in-ground pool ready for family fun with complete patio surround.1st floor offers standard layout with bonus back room that acts as additional pantry and den space easily accessable to yard.2nd floor kitchen is BIG and leads to huge dining/living room with walls removed to offer 22'8" X 12'5" living area leading to enclosed porch. A+ Value!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$299,000
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This top floor condo with two bedrooms, two full baths, private balcony and in-unit laundry is what you have been looking for. Spacious open floor plan is great for entertaining. Direct access underground deeded parking space. In the desired Tufts University section of town, walking distance to the T, close to Davis Square and Ball Square and only minutes from Downtown Boston. Direct access to balcony from each bedroom. Front and rear access to unit. Priced for sale.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$369,888
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Nice mixed Use Building within walking distance of Tufts University. On street level a storefront ready for your business. Previously convenience store. The upstairs apartment features three level of living area has 3 bedroom, living and dining rooms has office or 4 th bedroom. Needs some TLC.Need to check with city to see convert back to Residential Two -family.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$235,000
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Sweet & young describes this pet-friendly, lead-compliant 2008 renovation on Somerville line convenient to T, Tufts, Harvard & Rte. 93. Freshly-painted 2-BR unit w/rare 2-car side-by-side pkg, this home boasts beautiful HW floors thru-out, eat-in kitchen w/cherry cabinets, central a/c, stainless steel appl's, exclusive use of front & rear porches, low condo fee of $140 (incl snow removal) & so much more! Extra storage & your own washer & dryer in bsmt. SELLERS TO PAY 1st YR'S CONDO FEE!!
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