Nestled in the highly sought-after Bear Hill neighborhood, this cherished Colonial home has been thoughtfully maintained and lovingly cared for over 61 years of single ownership — and now, for the first time, it is ready for its next chapter. Arriving up the driveway, you are welcomed by a charming slate-covered porch that sets the tone for the warmth and character found throughout. Upon entering, the slate flooring continues seamlessly into the foyer, offering a timeless and elegant first impression. The main level features a graciously sized living room with a fireplace that flows naturally into the dining area and an updated kitchen. Adjacent you will find a convenient laundry area and powder room. The inviting den offers beautiful built-ins and direct access to the two-car garage, as well as a brick patio overlooking a sprawling in-ground pool and lush yard — the perfect setting for warm weather entertaining. Up the stairwell, you are greeted by an updated main bathroom, two generously sized bedrooms, and a spacious primary suite complete with its own full bathroom. A truly special home in one of Stoneham's most desirable neighborhoods — opportunities like this do not come along often.
Bear Hill, located between Spot Pond and the Stoneham Town Common, is a residential and wooded Stoneham neighborhood with ridgeline trails and a quiet, hillside feel. Character concentrates at the Stoneham Town Common along Main Street, where independent cafés, small shops, and civic buildings set a steady, walkable rhythm. Housing reads as classic New England—cap-style homes, mid-century splits, and tidy colonials stepping up the slopes. The Middlesex Fells Reservation frames daily routines with trailheads, overlooks, and seasonal color. Stone Zoo and the Spot Pond loop add a weekend cadence of outdoor time and local outings. Community touchstones include Greater Boston Stage Company, Angelo’s Pizza, and Raso’s Bar & Grille.
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Market insights
25 Lawndale Rd · $975,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.2%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$975,000
Median sale price in this area is $919,982. (6% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Laundry chute
Storm door(s)
Insulated windows with screens
7 total rooms
Electric water heater
Fireplace (1)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Master bathroom present
Kitchen
Oven
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Hardwood
Laminate
Tile
Heating & cooling
Electric baseboard heating
Window unit cooling
Exterior features
Porch and patio
In-ground private pool
Rain gutters
Professional landscaping
Sprinkler system
Decorative lighting
Fenced yard / enclosed fencing
Garden
Home design
Single-family residence
White exterior
Parking
Attached garage with 2 spaces and storage
2 covered spaces
2 open/off-street paved spaces
Paved driveway
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Shingle roof
Built (year from public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric connections for range, oven, and dryer
HOA & community
Community amenities nearby: public transportation, shopping, pool, park, walk/jog trails, golf, medical facility, laundromat, bike path, conservation area, highway access, house of worship, private and public schools
Electricity and solar
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