WELCOME TO STONEHAM
Stoneham is a residential suburban community located about 10 miles northwest of Boston. The town is part of Middlesex County and one-third of the community is contained within the Metropolitan District Commission Middlesex Fells Reservation, including Spot Pond.
According to the town's official website, Stoneham is known as "The Friendly Town". Since the modern Olympics were introduced, the community's success was evident in the number of Olympic Team Members from Stoneham.
The town has easy access to the Boston area and northern and southern New England attractions by hopping onto I-93 or I-95.
HISTORY
Stoneham was first settled in 1645 and was originally part of Charlestown. For nearly 100 years, the town was known as "Charlestown End" until it was incorporated as a town in 1725. During the Federal Period (1775-1830), the economy was largely based on agriculture until around 1830 when central shops were established.
The Industrial Revolution brought growth and commerce to the town. In 1837, Stoneham earned the reputation "Shoe Town" when it started producing the largest output of shoes in Middlesex County, By 1850, more than half of the businesses in Stoneham were shoe making enterprises.
ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS
The town offers many activities and attractions. Pop-Up Stoneham is a program that offers temporary events at the Town Common. Some of their partners include Baby Boot Camp, Body Mind Systems, The Boys and Girls Club of Stoneham, The Energy Barre, Michael's Arts and Crafts, and the Town of Stoneham among others.
There are two public golf courses in Stoneham: Unicorn Golf Course and Stoneham Oaks Golf Course. The private golf course, Bear Hill Golf Club, is one of the state's oldest private golf clubs. There is also an ice-skating rink along with parks and playgrounds for recreation.
The Stoneham Chamber of Commerce also puts on events for the town including a Summer Concert Series, comedy nights, and craft events.
At the Middlesex Fells Reservation, there is something to do for everyone whether it be hiking, biking, fishing, or letting your dog run off-leash. There are also opportunities to rent canoes and kayaks to explore Spot Pond.
The Stone Zoo offers a family-friendly day to go see a variety of exotic animals. There are animal attractions, shopping, and dining. At Christmas time, they transform the facility in Santa's Village for families to bring their children to go meet Santa and see his reindeer.
REAL ESTATE
Stoneham is a great town to live in. It offers a quiet lifestyle outside of Boston with family-friendly amenities. Living in Stoneham means having quiet residential neighborhoods, pristine outdoor spaces, and a close-knit community where block parties are still popular. There are plenty of neighborhoods in Stoneham to consider, including luxury condo buildings and quiet, mature streets. Bear Hill is a popular family-friendly neighborhood in Stoneham with more upscale homes. Located right at the intersection of I-93 and I-95, Bear Hill is anchored by Bear Hill Golf Club.
AVERAGE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME PRICE
$798,896
AVERAGE MULTI-FAMILY HOME PRICE
$733,222
AVERAGE CONDO PRICE
$406,724
Stoneham Public Schools
South Elementary School
Grades K-4
332 students
0
Greatschools RatingColonial Park Elementary School
Grades PK-4
275 students
0
Greatschools RatingRobin Hood Elementary School
Grades PK-4
394 students
0
Greatschools RatingCentral Middle School
Grades 5-8
726 students
0
Greatschools RatingStoneham High School
Grades 9-12
669 students
College Success Award
