Real Estate Investing in Stoneham, Massachusetts

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 22,986 • Middlesex County

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Should you buy in Stoneham, MA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (61/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.5% 5yr CAGR

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Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $816,168
Avg Monthly Rent $3,022
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Investing in Stoneham Real Estate

Across Stoneham's 1 ZIPs, the picture is soft: $816K median values, $3,022/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

Across Stoneham's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run tepid: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rents in Stoneham at $3,022/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Demographics in Stoneham show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is muted relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Green Ocean Property Management offers investment property management and condo association management services in Boston and surrounding areas like Allston, Brighton, Cambridge, and Quincy. summary from their website

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McDonough Property Management offers full-service property management and HOA management in the Greater Boston Area, covering maintenance, inspections, legal compliance, and communication. summary from their website

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New England Property Management & Maintenance offers property management for multi/single-family homes, apartments, rental properties, and condo associations in Brookline, MA and Cambridge, MA. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$816,168
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,022
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Stoneham, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stoneham, MA

What is the best play in Stoneham, MA?

The best-fit strategy in Stoneham, MA is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

What is the average monthly rent in Stoneham, MA?

Investors in Stoneham, MA typically see rents near $3,022/mo per month against $816K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

How deep is the rental pool in Stoneham, MA?

Working renters make up the core of the Stoneham, MA tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

Does house hacking work in Stoneham, MA?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Stoneham, MA reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

What is it like being a landlord in Stoneham, MA?

Landlord-friendliness in Stoneham, MA is tenant-protective. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

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