Brightly Renovated 4-Bed / 2-Bath • 1,800 sq
86 Orchard St,
Medford, MA 02155
$4,500 Plus Fees
4 Beds
Medford Hillside
Medford, MA
Medford Hillside - Medford, MA
Area Guide
Residential bliss along the Mystic River
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Just north of the prestigious Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, Medford Hillside is an urban neighborhood along Mystic River. Offering a blend of amenities from community parks to local restaurants, Medford Hillside has the urban charm many renters are looking for. Families appreciate the playgrounds at Cummings Park, while locals enjoy desserts and coffee at the Danish Pastry House on Boston Avenue.
Though Medford Hillside is an urban neighborhood, it’s mainly residential, offering many apartments and various other rentals throughout the area. Medford Hillside features sidewalks, eclectic single-family homes, and tree-lined streets. Medford Hillside is only seven miles northwest of Downtown Boston, so it’s the perfect neighborhood for commuters. Arlington, Belmont, and Cambridge are just a few of the other metropolitan areas that can be conveniently accessed from Medford Hillside.
Transportation
81
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
49
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
76
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Mystic River Reservation
- Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
- Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Mineralogical and Geological Museum
- Longfellow National Historic Site
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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