Charming and meticulous describe this warm and inviting Colonial located in prime West Medford location. Filled with bright sunshine, this is a wonderful home with beautiful natural woodwork, hardwood floors & original detailing. There are many updates including the kitchen with maple cabinets, tiled floor & stainless steel appliances. The bathrooms have been updated,there is a new roof (2007) and newer boiler. West Medford is a terrific neighborhood with wonderful shops & playground.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
5,150 sq ftLot Size
$614Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Stephen McKenna• Bowes Pennell & Thompson GMAC
Bought with Mark Lesses• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Arlington
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1ST FROM 3:00 TO 5:00 PM OFFERS WILL BE PRESENTED ON TUESDAY AFTERNOON 09/03/02 BEAUTIFUL HOME WITH LARGE ROOMS & HARDWOOD FLOORS. REAL NICE CORNER LOT WITH FENCED YARD, DRIVEWAY & GARAGE.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,235 (+12.8%)
$476,200 + $362,200
$838,400
2024
$6,414 (+5.1%)
$431,900 + $320,900
$752,800
2023
$6,100 (+2.9%)
$403,600 + $301,600
$705,200
2022
$5,926 (+3.2%)
$366,900 + $290,800
$657,700
2021
$5,745 (+2.1%)
$349,400 + $261,100
$610,500
2020
$5,629 (+4.5%)
$349,400 + $263,800
$613,200
2019
$5,387 (+1.9%)
$317,600 + $243,500
$561,100
2018
$5,284 (+3.1%)
$288,700 + $227,300
$516,000
2017
$5,126 (+7.5%)
$269,900 + $215,500
$485,400
2016
$4,769 (+3.2%)
$245,400 + $180,800
$426,200
2015
$4,619 (+1.1%)
$233,700 + $161,100
$394,800
2014
$4,567 (+1.0%)
$222,500 + $150,300
$372,800
2013
$4,520 (+2.7%)
$234,300 + $131,400
$365,700
2012
$4,401 (+2.9%)
$234,300 + $131,500
$365,800
2011
$4,278 (+1.1%)
$234,300 + $134,200
$368,500
2010
$4,231 (+12.3%)
$234,300 + $151,000
$385,300
2009
$3,769
$232,500 + $141,400
$373,900
Tax history for 127 Playstead Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,235 (+12.8%)
$476,200 + $362,200
$838,400
2024
$6,414 (+5.1%)
$431,900 + $320,900
$752,800
2023
$6,100 (+2.9%)
$403,600 + $301,600
$705,200
2022
$5,926 (+3.2%)
$366,900 + $290,800
$657,700
2021
$5,745 (+2.1%)
$349,400 + $261,100
$610,500
2020
$5,629 (+4.5%)
$349,400 + $263,800
$613,200
2019
$5,387 (+1.9%)
$317,600 + $243,500
$561,100
2018
$5,284 (+3.1%)
$288,700 + $227,300
$516,000
2017
$5,126 (+7.5%)
$269,900 + $215,500
$485,400
2016
$4,769 (+3.2%)
$245,400 + $180,800
$426,200
2015
$4,619 (+1.1%)
$233,700 + $161,100
$394,800
2014
$4,567 (+1.0%)
$222,500 + $150,300
$372,800
2013
$4,520 (+2.7%)
$234,300 + $131,400
$365,700
2012
$4,401 (+2.9%)
$234,300 + $131,500
$365,800
2011
$4,278 (+1.1%)
$234,300 + $134,200
$368,500
2010
$4,231 (+12.3%)
$234,300 + $151,000
$385,300
2009
$3,769
$232,500 + $141,400
$373,900
*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
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,564
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2630611S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Nov 5, 2024 • Active
Electrical
Work on electrical systems.
Electrical
Oct 31, 2024 • Active
1 and 2 family residential building
Remodel
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.
UnparsedAddress: 127 Playstead Rd, Medford MA 02155
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,564
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2630611S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Personal Property
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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