Location, location! Minutes to 93 (10-12 minutes to downtown Boston), under a mile to Wright's Pond, 2 miles to Middlesex Fells. Charming 2 bedroom bungalow with large backyard in Fulton Heights. Spacious kitchen with new range, new roof/gutters, replacement windows, insulated for efficient heating/cooling (living room split system). Open eat-in kitchen/living area with crown molding and stainless steel appliances. Sunny three-season porch, front and (fenced) rear yard with perennial landscaping, all designed for easy maintenance. Ample off-street parking, with storage/garage beneath. Plus a bonus finished room in the basement with exterior access, perfect for an office/recreation/practice room, and plenty of storage/utility space. First showings at Open House Saturday, 4/9 2-3:30PM, Sunday 4/10 11:30-1PM
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
5,141 sq ftLot Size
$824Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jay Balaban• Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty
Charming 1940s 2 bedroom bungalow with spacious backyard in quiet, friendly Fulton Heights neighborhood. Fully updated including kitchen, bathroom, windows (2012), and new insulation and sealing for efficient heating/cooling (2009). Open concept kitchen/dining/living space with crown molding and stainless steel appliances. Beautiful dark hardwood floors throughout. Sunny, three-season porch and entryway. Front yard landscaped with perennials and stone for easy maintenance; large fenced yard in rear boasts both sun and shade, great for gardening (includes two raised beds), entertaining, or just relaxing. Ample off-street parking and garage. Bonus finished room in walk-out basement for office, recreation, craft room, etc. (16’ x 10’, not included in total square footage), as well as storage and utility space.
MLS PIN #71511523
Jul 1, 2013
Sold
$279,000
$369/sq ft
Apr 27, 2013
Contingent
—
Apr 18, 2013
Listed
$279,900
$370/sq ft
+15
Welcome Home! Charming and updated 2 bedroom bungalow features inviting 3 season porch, open kitchen/living rm with stainless steel appliances and crown molding, gleaming hw floors throughout as well as new replacement windows (2012), newer gas heat. syst. and tank (2009). This gem also has a maintenance free landscaped lot for garden enthusiasts with flowering perennials all summer and a lovely fenced in level lot for enjoyment. There is also a one car garage and plenty of basement storage!!
MLS PIN #70959597
Oct 25, 2009
Sold
$250,000
$331/sq ft
Sep 16, 2009
Contingent
—
Sep 16, 2009
Price Changed
$259,900
$344/sq ft
Sep 8, 2009
Price Changed
$264,900
$350/sq ft
Sep 3, 2009
Relisted
—
Aug 26, 2009
Contingent
—
Aug 11, 2009
Listed
$269,500
$356/sq ft
MLS PIN #70682907
Jan 31, 2008
Sold
$245,000
$324/sq ft
Jan 5, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Nov 29, 2007
Listed
$249,900
$331/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 16, 1993
Sold
$114,500
$151/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 24, 1991
Sold
$122,000
$161/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,961 (+9.7%)
$366,100 + $208,800
$574,900
2024
$4,524 (+2.7%)
$332,000 + $199,000
$531,000
2023
$4,405 (+8.5%)
$310,300 + $199,000
$509,300
2022
$4,061 (+2.8%)
$282,100 + $168,600
$450,700
2021
$3,952 (+4.9%)
$268,700 + $151,300
$420,000
2020
$3,768 (+3.8%)
$268,700 + $141,800
$410,500
2019
$3,630 (+6.0%)
$244,200 + $133,900
$378,100
2018
$3,423 (+7.2%)
$222,000 + $112,300
$334,300
2017
$3,194 (+16.9%)
$207,500 + $95,000
$302,500
2016
$2,733 (−0.8%)
$188,600 + $55,600
$244,200
2015
$2,755 (−1.1%)
$179,700 + $55,800
$235,500
2014
$2,787 (−0.9%)
$171,100 + $56,400
$227,500
2013
$2,812 (+1.0%)
$180,100 + $47,400
$227,500
2012
$2,785 (+4.0%)
$180,100 + $51,400
$231,500
2011
$2,677 (−5.6%)
$180,100 + $50,500
$230,600
2010
$2,837 (+0.8%)
$180,100 + $78,300
$258,400
2009
$2,815
$193,400 + $85,900
$279,300
Tax history for 138 Fern Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,961 (+9.7%)
$366,100 + $208,800
$574,900
2024
$4,524 (+2.7%)
$332,000 + $199,000
$531,000
2023
$4,405 (+8.5%)
$310,300 + $199,000
$509,300
2022
$4,061 (+2.8%)
$282,100 + $168,600
$450,700
2021
$3,952 (+4.9%)
$268,700 + $151,300
$420,000
2020
$3,768 (+3.8%)
$268,700 + $141,800
$410,500
2019
$3,630 (+6.0%)
$244,200 + $133,900
$378,100
2018
$3,423 (+7.2%)
$222,000 + $112,300
$334,300
2017
$3,194 (+16.9%)
$207,500 + $95,000
$302,500
2016
$2,733 (−0.8%)
$188,600 + $55,600
$244,200
2015
$2,755 (−1.1%)
$179,700 + $55,800
$235,500
2014
$2,787 (−0.9%)
$171,100 + $56,400
$227,500
2013
$2,812 (+1.0%)
$180,100 + $47,400
$227,500
2012
$2,785 (+4.0%)
$180,100 + $51,400
$231,500
2011
$2,677 (−5.6%)
$180,100 + $50,500
$230,600
2010
$2,837 (+0.8%)
$180,100 + $78,300
$258,400
2009
$2,815
$193,400 + $85,900
$279,300
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
756
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3154764S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Feb 10, 2022 • Final
Building permit, one or two family dwelling
Remove existing roofing and install a new shingle roof.
Roofing
Oct 3, 2008 • Active
Gas
Install or replace a heating boiler and water heater.
Gas
HVAC
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
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Steam, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling: Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: Fulton Spring Rd. to Fern Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 138 Fern Road, Medford MA 02155
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 756
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3154764S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Seller's Belongings.
StandardStatus: Closed
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Schools
Roberts Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Andrews Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Medford High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
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