Medfield, MA: Family ROI Micro-Area Heat Map for SFHs in MBTA Overlays

Medfield's overlay is big enough to matter and small enough to make overlay parcels scarce. It's a solid, mid-tier 'go long' on SFHs in the right micro-locations if you like Medfield's value proposition. Go long on center-adjacent overlay streets with good lots; avoid houses that become the sacrifice buffer for new traffic and massing.

Single-family home buyers evaluating properties in Medfield's MBTA overlay district, and anyone trying to understand where the research says to go long vs. short on SFHs in upzoned areas without rail access.

• •Medfield created ~51.4 acres of overlay land (bigger than Dover by 5×, smaller than Needham/Lexington)
• •Centered around Medfield Town Center, North St, and Route 109 corridor
• •Designed to accommodate 750+ units of multifamily capacity, but with modest height & dimensional allowances
• •No commuter rail station—amenity value relies entirely on walkability, schools, and town center
• •Best plays: Center-adjacent side streets (best lifestyle lift)