Residential enclave in Woburn with a desirable location
With immediate access to two major highway corridors and an MBTA commuter rail, the suburban Mishawum neighborhood in Woburn has a notably desirable location. “I don’t know if there’s anywhere else in the area that’s as convenient as we are,” says Eileen Doherty, a Realtor with Lamacchia Realty and Mishawum resident. The neighborhood is situated just north of the city’s center and encompasses several outdoor parks and shopping centers, although a majority of the properties here are a mix of older and newer single-family homes. The overall CAP Index crime score for Mishawum is 3 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4. Residents are a 4-mile drive away from Winchester Hospital, which features a 24/7 emergency services department. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade are served by Woburn Public Schools, which receives an overall C-plus rating from Niche.
You'll find that most homes in Mishawum come with a driveway and ample street parking.
The Anderson/Woburn commuter rail station is a hub for commuters alike living in Mishawum.
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Homes inspired by Colonial-style architecture
Doherty says that homes at the “beginning of Mishawum Road area represent much more of a historic area with some Victorian homes,” some of which “date back to the 1800s.” She adds that as residents travel farther up the road, they’ll start to come across more recent developments and new builds. Most homes here are single-family, with only a small portion of residential properties being made up of apartments, most of which are townhouses. Colonial-influenced homes are one of the most common architectural styles, with some reflecting historic Colonial-era architecture and others being described as contemporary Colonials. Ranch-style dwellings and mid-century Cape Cods can also be found throughout the area. Single-family homes tend to range in price between $550,000 and $950,000, but a handful are sold for over $1 million.
Cape Cod-style homes like the streets of Mishawum in a pleasant manner.
There's no shortage of natural light for this beautiful home in Mishawum.
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Woburn Halloween Parade draws in thousands to celebrate
“One of our biggest events is the annual Woburn Halloween Parade, which typically happens on the last Sunday before Halloween, depending on the weather,” Doherty says. “We’ve seen upwards of 100,000 people come here for Halloween.” The parade is usually preceded by a road race called the Monster Dash, a 2.5-mile costume walk featuring live music and prizes. October 2024 marks the Woburn Halloween Parade’s 70th anniversary. Both the race and the parade are organized by the Woburn Host Lions Club, a group dedicated to promoting year-round philanthropy events and fundraisers throughout the city.
MBTA Commuter Rail and I-95 travel through the neighborhood
“Mishawum is just so convenient to everything,” Doherty says. “We have both Interstate 95 – sometimes called Route 128 – and Interstate 93 running through here.” The neighborhood encompasses the intersection where these two major thoroughfares meet, where commuters can hop onto I-93 traveling to Downtown Boston, located approximately 12 miles away. Mishawum residents also have proximity to the Anderson/Woburn train station, a stop along both the MBTA Commuter Rail Haverhill Line and Lowell Line, which travels all the way to Boston’s North Station, a major transit hub. The Anderson/Woburn station also offers service for Amtrak’s Downeaster line, a regional route that connects to the town of Brunswick in Maine. There is a Mishawum station located centrally in the neighborhood, but the station was closed at the start of the pandemic and, as of April 2024, has not resumed service.
Mishawum locals can ride the Anderson/Woburn commuter rail station with ease.
I-93 and I-95 sit within Mishawum, making traveling by car convenient.
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Little League games played at Weafer Park ballfields
For various outdoor recreation activities, Doherty says people can head to Weafer Park, which offers a small playground area that sits across from the well-maintained ballfield complex where Woburn Little League games take place. Weafer Park is also connected to a nearly 40-acre conservation area called Forest Park, which has seven short hiking trails.
Watch your kids run the bases and field ground balls at Weafer Park in Mishawum
Fans can grab a snack at Ozzy's Kitchen during the game at Weafer Park in Mishawum.
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New retail and restaurants at Woburn Village shopping center
“The end of Mishawum Road leads you to The Woburn Village shopping center,” Doherty says, adding that the area used to be called Woburn Mall but underwent extensive renovations recently to accommodate a larger mix of commercial and residential buildings. “And it’s still in the process of being built and so it continues to expand.” There are several beauty salons and chain restaurants in the center, as well as a Sephora, T.J. Maxx and HomeGoods for retail shopping. Also in the Woburn Village is Market Basket, a grocery store chain with a produce section. For popular local restaurants, Doherty says residents can head to the nearby downtown area, where they can dine at places such as The Brickyard, a classic American eatery serving pub grub, and Adega, which serves traditional Portuguese dishes.
Woburn Village Shopping center has many different dinning options and shopping stores.
A local HomeGoods store is located in the Woburn Village shopping area in Mishawum.
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Students served by Woburn Public Schools
Kindergarten through fifth grade students can kick off their academic journeys at either the B-rated Linscott Elementary School or Malcolm White Elementary School, rated C. Sixth, seventh and eighth graders attend Kennedy Middle School, while those in grades nine through 12 go to Woburn Memorial High School; both the middle and high school receive B-minus ratings. Woburn Memorial High has a visual and performing arts department with tailored creative classes for students.
This is the main arrival area for the Linscott-Rumford Elementary School in Woburn.
John F Kennedy Middle School in Woburn has an overall grade of B- on Niche.
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Parks in this Area
Forest Park
Wildmere Playground
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Military Park
Ferullo Field
Lavacchia Field
Weafer Park
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
24 min drive
Bus
Veterans Memorial Senior Center
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mishawum
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mishawum, Woburn sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Mishawum, Woburn over the last 12 months is $948,224, up 20% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,881
Median Age
40
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$120,929
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$136,684
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.5%
College Graduates
40.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.5%
% Population in Labor Force
78.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
24/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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