About Stoneham

Stoneham is a town in Middlesex County, nine miles (14.5 km) north of downtown Boston. Stoneham borders the following cities or towns: Woburn, Winchester, Medford, Melrose, Wakefield, and Reading. While sometimes overlooked in favor of bigger neighbors such as Cambridge, Stoneham has a lot to offer. Quiet residential streets, pristine outdoor space, and a close-knit neighborhood where block parties are still popular await you.

Things To Do in Stoneham

Stone Zoo

A medium- to small-sized zoo of about 26 acres in Stoneham. Home to incredible animals, including snow leopards, Mexican gray wolves, flamingos, and more.

Central Rock Gym

Offers Rock Climbing, Fitness, Yoga. They also offer offer birthday parties, summer camps, youth programming, climbing teams, group events, corporate team building and personal training.

Middlesex Fells Reservation

The Fells is a huge 2,200-acre hideaway in Stoneham. With miles of hiking trails, views of Boston, and a winding river to explore, it's one of the greatest family-friendly activities in Stoneham. Rent a canoe to explore Spot Pond and everything that the Fells has to offer, such as fishing and off-leash dog areas.

Stoneham Public Schools

Stoneham has one public high school (Stoneham High School) and one public middle school (Stoneham Central Middle School). In addition, the town has three public elementary schools (Colonial Park School, Robin Hood School, and South School) in the town.

To visit the school webpage, click HERE.

Parks and Recreation

There are a number of league and youth sports and other recreational activities available in Stoneham.

Transportation

Stoneham is located inside the Route 128 belt that runs through the heart of Boston. There is public transit in or around Stoneham.

The Oak Grove subway station, located 3.8 miles (6.1 kilometers) from Stoneham Center in Malden, is the northern terminus of the MBTA's Orange Line. Several commuter rail stations in neighboring cities, including Melrose, Winchester, Wakefield, Reading, Medford, Woburn, and Malden, provide service to Boston's North Station.

The MBTA's 132 bus route runs through Stoneham Center, connecting to the Orange Line at Oak Grove and Malden Stations. The MBTA's 325 Express Bus to downtown Boston also has limited service.

Interstate 93 runs through Stoneham, while Route 128/Interstate 95 runs just to the north.

Popular Local Restaurants

You'll find a wide array of restaurants in Stoneham. Here are some of our top picks.

The Stones Common House & Kitchen

A casual American bar and restaurant, that combines years of city experience and local sensibility to bring the community a neighborhood meeting place to suit everyone’s needs.

Gaetano's Restaurant

Gaetano’s has been serving authentic Italian dishes in a warm, friendly environment. Enjoy their weekend specials along with the regular dinner menu.

Rang Indian Bistro

Rang Indian Bistro has provided its customers with the absolute best in Indian food. We offer an intensive menu that includes specialties from both northern and southern India. Rang offers a large variety of vegetarian, poultry, lamb, seafood, and rice specialties. Rang also caters to customers with special diet needs such as gluten-free dishes.

Nobility Hill Tavern

A family-friendly, neighborhood restaurant serving up fresh takes on casual American cuisine that will appeal to all ages.

See the latest housing market report to get the most up-to-date statistics. You'll find here the current and historical market data for single-family and condo/townhouse home sales.

Contact us now for the most detailed market data and to hear our perspective on what the latest buying and selling trends mean for you. We are always happy to help and can send you a free home valuation.

Sell Your Home in Stoneham, MA

Stoneham is a desirable community, so selling your Stoneham home to move into a bigger house or relocate isn't as difficult as you think. Using John Woodman's service can help lessen the stress and worry of selling a home. John may also assist you in getting the most out of your house sale while making the process easier for you.

Buying a Home in Stoneham, MA

If you're thinking about moving to Stoneham, you have several residential options to choose from. Whether you're looking for single-family homes or condos/townhomes, John Woodman can help. John has years of expertise in this town and can inform you about everything the town has to offer as well as find you your dream home.

For additional information, including sales history and prices, and more for Stoneham, MA properties for sale, or to schedule a home tour of any property listed below, contact us today!