Are you looking for a Boston suburb perfect for young families? Medfield MA is a sweet small town with superb schools and a friendly community.
If you’re looking for a small town feel, privacy, and a connection to nature, Medfield is the perfect place for your family. With a friendly atmosphere at its core and an easy commute to Boston, you’ll enjoy the easy-going vibe and convenience of this town. Medfield offers a rural setting combined with an excellent school system.
There is limited housing turnover in Medfield, but young families are flocking to it and for good reason. Search Medfield MA houses for sale.
History: The story of Medfield begins in Dedham, which originally included the territory that is now Medfield as well as the territory now embraced by Dedham, Norwood, Walpole, Norfolk, Wrentham, Franklin Bellingham, Dover, Needham and parts of Natick and Hyde Park. Dedham was incorporated in 1636, and by 1640 Dedham men started harvesting the grass that grew in the meadows along the Charles River. These grasses became important for feeding the cattle and livestock back on the Dedham farms. Our area was first known as Dedham Village. Medfield was incorporated in 1651. Half of the town was destroyed during King Philp’s war in 1675.
Local Info
Location: 17 Miles Southwest of Boston
Neighbors: Westwood, Dover, Sherborn, Medway, Norfolk, Walpole
MBTA Service: There is no MBTA service in Medfield. Easy drive to Dedham and Needham offering commuter rail stops
Population: As of the 2011, Medfield’s population was 12,660.
Schools: Medfield High School is ranked 13th in the state and 259th in the nation. It received a gold medal award on the best high schools list by U.S. News & World Report. Medfield’s public schools link: http://www.medfield.net
The Peak House
The Peak House is located at 345 East Main Street (Route 109), at the Pound Street intersection. It was deeded to the Medfield Historical Society on October 18, 1924, by its then-owners, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick M. Smith, after which it received a down-to-the-frame restoration.
It has long been believed that the Peak House was built by Benjamin Clark in about 1668, that it was one of 32 houses – half the houses in town – that were burned down February 21, 1676, in King Philip’s War, and that it was rebuilt on its original site by Benjamin in about 1680 and later moved closer to the road.
The mystery of the Peak House still fascinates visitors today. If you want to find out more about it visit Medfield’s Historical Society website.
Home Prices
In 2012, the average price of a single family home was $630,017. Prices ranged between $230,000 - $1,418,000.
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