Classic Colonial in the heart of West Medford, across the street from Playstead Park & less than 1/2 mile to Brooks Elementary School and the MBTA Commuter Rail. Drenched in sunlight, this home features period details blended seamlessly with modern-day conveniences. A spacious eat-in-kitchen includes a breakfast bar, an abundance of cabinet storage, and a vaulted ceiling. The oversized formal dining room will easily accommodate 8-10 dinner guests & boasts an original built-in china cabinet & window seat. In addition to the 3 bedrooms & 1.5 baths, bonus rooms include a first floor play area & an upper floor home office. An outdoor oasis awaits w/ gorgeous landscaping, mature perennials, maintenance-free decking & a fenced back yard. Updated systems include 2-zone tankless gas H/HW and AC. Full, unfinished basement awaits your ideas & is perfect for all your storage needs. Enjoy plenty of off-street parking with your detached, single car garage + 2-3 additional vehicles in the driveway.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
5,765 sq ftLot Size
$619Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jennifer Keenan• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Bought with Charles Ball• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Great West Medford neighborhood conveniently located with easy access to the commuter rail, highways and Playstead Park. This ultra charming three bedroom one and a half bath Colonial offers generous room sizes in beautiful condition with oak floors. Keep your energy costs down with insulated replacement windows, some blown in and attic insulation and new Navian high efficiency forced hot water heating system. The first floor, with an abundance of windows and light, features an "across the front" living room with ornamental fireplace, formal dining room with built-in china cabinet, half bath, kitchen with peninsula overlooking the eating area/office and sun room/play room with French door to the deck and back yard. The second floor offers three spacious bedrooms, a study/sitting room and a new full bath. Loads of storage in the welcoming basement.
MLS PIN #71377080
Jun 29, 2012
Sold
$451,500
$265/sq ft
May 9, 2012
Contingent
—
May 3, 2012
Listed
$449,900
$264/sq ft
+21
Start Packing! Fabulous 3+BR 1.5 Bath Colonial.1st level open floor plan spacious & bright,gleaming hardwood floors, fireplaced LR, formal DR w/ built in hutch & window seat.French doors. Large EIK,skylight, recessed lighting, island w/ double sink. 1/2 bath off kitchen. 2nd level, full bath, & 3 gen BRS + xtra room off Master BR for gym/office. Basement w/ laundry area w/d to stay, & additional room.Deck, private yard,1 car gar,+ 2 off street parking spaces. Commuter's dream. Look no further
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,206 (+20.0%)
$492,100 + $458,800
$950,900
2024
$6,836 (+4.1%)
$446,300 + $356,100
$802,400
2023
$6,568 (+7.1%)
$417,100 + $342,200
$759,300
2022
$6,130 (+0.6%)
$379,200 + $301,200
$680,400
2021
$6,096 (+1.7%)
$361,100 + $286,700
$647,800
2020
$5,995 (+4.0%)
$361,100 + $292,000
$653,100
2019
$5,764 (+6.0%)
$328,300 + $272,100
$600,400
2018
$5,436 (+4.4%)
$298,400 + $232,500
$530,900
2017
$5,205 (+3.9%)
$278,900 + $214,000
$492,900
2016
$5,011 (+2.0%)
$253,500 + $194,300
$447,800
2015
$4,912 (−2.5%)
$241,500 + $178,300
$419,800
2014
$5,040 (+6.6%)
$230,000 + $181,400
$411,400
2013
$4,730 (+1.7%)
$242,100 + $140,600
$382,700
2012
$4,650 (+3.2%)
$242,100 + $144,400
$386,500
2011
$4,505 (+5.8%)
$242,100 + $145,900
$388,000
2010
$4,260 (+14.1%)
$242,100 + $145,900
$388,000
2009
$3,733
$240,300 + $130,000
$370,300
Tax history for 119 Playstead Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,206 (+20.0%)
$492,100 + $458,800
$950,900
2024
$6,836 (+4.1%)
$446,300 + $356,100
$802,400
2023
$6,568 (+7.1%)
$417,100 + $342,200
$759,300
2022
$6,130 (+0.6%)
$379,200 + $301,200
$680,400
2021
$6,096 (+1.7%)
$361,100 + $286,700
$647,800
2020
$5,995 (+4.0%)
$361,100 + $292,000
$653,100
2019
$5,764 (+6.0%)
$328,300 + $272,100
$600,400
2018
$5,436 (+4.4%)
$298,400 + $232,500
$530,900
2017
$5,205 (+3.9%)
$278,900 + $214,000
$492,900
2016
$5,011 (+2.0%)
$253,500 + $194,300
$447,800
2015
$4,912 (−2.5%)
$241,500 + $178,300
$419,800
2014
$5,040 (+6.6%)
$230,000 + $181,400
$411,400
2013
$4,730 (+1.7%)
$242,100 + $140,600
$382,700
2012
$4,650 (+3.2%)
$242,100 + $144,400
$386,500
2011
$4,505 (+5.8%)
$242,100 + $145,900
$388,000
2010
$4,260 (+14.1%)
$242,100 + $145,900
$388,000
2009
$3,733
$240,300 + $130,000
$370,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,704
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3027584S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Oct 23, 2024 • Final
Building permit, one or two family dwelling
Replace existing siding with new fiber cement siding.
Remodel
Apr 22, 2010 • Active
Gas
Work on a water heater.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Driveway
Directions: Playstead Road between Clewley & Century, across the street from Playstead Park.
UnparsedAddress: 119 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,704
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3027584S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: None.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Brooks School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Andrews Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
6/10
Medford High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
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