The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02180 sells for about $827,000, or $472 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 28 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,035 a month.
ZIP 02180 — Stoneham
The 02180 housing market remains competitive, driven by low inventory and consistent demand from commuters seeking suburban living near Boston. While prices have appreciated, the market is stabilizing as buyers adjust to current interest rate environments. The area's strong school system and proximity to major employment hubs continue to support property values.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals working in the Boston metro area who prioritize access to outdoor amenities and established school systems.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 2.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.2% · poverty 5.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 02180, Middlesex County, MA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Stoneham are generally lower than the Massachusetts state average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The Stoneham Public Schools district is generally well-regarded, with schools consistently meeting state performance benchmarks.
The area faces moderate risk from winter storms and localized flooding in low-lying areas, with standard insurance requirements for the region.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Boston employment core and local retail development, with limited large-scale industrial expansion.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Residents primarily commute to Boston via I-93 or the MBTA commuter rail, with average commute times reflecting typical suburban-to-urban traffic patterns.
The area features significant green space including the Middlesex Fells Reservation, providing extensive hiking trails and outdoor recreation opportunities.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, with rents trending upward due to limited supply and proximity to Boston.
The local economy is supported by a mix of retail, healthcare, and professional services, with many residents commuting to the broader Boston-Cambridge tech and biotech hubs.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-93 and I-95, with MBTA bus service connecting to nearby subway stations.
Development is largely infill-focused, with recent approvals for small-scale multi-family housing projects near the town center.
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Parcels are subject to Stoneham municipal taxes and the Stoneham Public Schools district levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with severe winter weather and coastal storm impacts.
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Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.68.8 mi
- Kimball Farm Westford4.619.4 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.59 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.58.3 mi
- Boda Borg Boston4.73.6 mi
- Fenway Park4.89 mi
- TD Garden4.67.8 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.59.4 mi
- MGM Music Hall at Fenway4.49 mi
- Hynes Convention Center4.58.9 mi
- Fenway Park4.89 mi
- Boston Common4.78.5 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.89.5 mi
- New England Aquarium4.48.4 mi
- Harvard Square4.67.3 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.89.5 mi
- Boston Public Library4.88.8 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.79.6 mi
- Museum of Science4.77.6 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.68.8 mi
- Boston Common4.78.5 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.411.9 mi
- Public Garden4.88.5 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.88.4 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.811.8 mi
- Constitution Marina4.67.5 mi
- Charlestown Marina4.87.3 mi
- Orient Heights Yacht Club4.67.8 mi
- Seaport Landing Marina4.57.7 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.912.1 mi
- Newton Commonwealth Golf Course410 mi
- William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park4.212.1 mi
- Five Iron Golf4.98.3 mi
- Fresh Pond Golf Course4.27.3 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.35.7 mi
- Burlington Mall4.46.2 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.58.9 mi
- Quincy Market4.58.3 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.58.3 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.18.7 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.57.1 mi
- The Lounge3.48.4 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.17.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large state forest offering hiking, biking, and water access.
Local venue hosting live performances and community events.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).