Google street view image for 138 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 02155

OFF MARKET

$980,005

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1.5 ba

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1,964

sq ft

138 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 02155

About this home

138 Playstead Rd is a 1,964 square foot house on a 7,405 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Medford data, we estimate the home's value is $980,005.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

7,405 sq ftLot Size

$499Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$980,005

$32K since July

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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 1.1% higher than the average sale price ($969K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JAN 5, 2026
$1,363,000
A
4 beds1.5 baths2,076 sq ft
35 Grove St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$940,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths2,064 sq ft
14 Ivy Rd, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$861,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,872 sq ft
189 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$665,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,856 sq ft
31 Sharon St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,000,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths1,892 sq ft
73 Beacon St, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$985,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,030 sq ft
19 Wildwood Rd, Medford, MA 02155

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Market trends in 02155, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.8%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$860K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

122

23 MoM

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Sale history for 138 Playstead Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,369 (+12.9%)

$531,000 + $438,800

$969,800

2024

$7,413 (+5.2%)

$481,600 + $388,500

$870,100

2023

$7,045 (+2.8%)

$450,100 + $364,300

$814,400

2022

$6,853 (+3.2%)

$409,200 + $351,400

$760,600

2021

$6,642 (+2.0%)

$389,700 + $316,100

$705,800

2020

$6,509 (+4.4%)

$389,700 + $319,300

$709,000

2019

$6,234 (+1.8%)

$354,200 + $295,200

$649,400

2018

$6,122 (+2.2%)

$322,000 + $275,900

$597,900

2017

$5,991 (+7.5%)

$300,900 + $266,400

$567,300

2016

$5,572 (+4.1%)

$273,600 + $224,300

$497,900

2015

$5,354 (+1.1%)

$260,500 + $197,100

$457,600

2014

$5,298 (+1.3%)

$248,100 + $184,400

$432,500

2013

$5,230 (+3.4%)

$261,200 + $161,900

$423,100

2012

$5,059 (+4.1%)

$261,200 + $159,300

$420,500

2011

$4,859 (+1.2%)

$261,200 + $157,300

$418,500

2010

$4,802 (+1.7%)

$261,200 + $176,100

$437,300

2009

$4,721

$259,200 + $209,200

$468,400

Tax history for 138 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,369 (+12.9%)

$531,000 + $438,800

$969,800

2024

$7,413 (+5.2%)

$481,600 + $388,500

$870,100

2023

$7,045 (+2.8%)

$450,100 + $364,300

$814,400

2022

$6,853 (+3.2%)

$409,200 + $351,400

$760,600

2021

$6,642 (+2.0%)

$389,700 + $316,100

$705,800

2020

$6,509 (+4.4%)

$389,700 + $319,300

$709,000

2019

$6,234 (+1.8%)

$354,200 + $295,200

$649,400

2018

$6,122 (+2.2%)

$322,000 + $275,900

$597,900

2017

$5,991 (+7.5%)

$300,900 + $266,400

$567,300

2016

$5,572 (+4.1%)

$273,600 + $224,300

$497,900

2015

$5,354 (+1.1%)

$260,500 + $197,100

$457,600

2014

$5,298 (+1.3%)

$248,100 + $184,400

$432,500

2013

$5,230 (+3.4%)

$261,200 + $161,900

$423,100

2012

$5,059 (+4.1%)

$261,200 + $159,300

$420,500

2011

$4,859 (+1.2%)

$261,200 + $157,300

$418,500

2010

$4,802 (+1.7%)

$261,200 + $176,100

$437,300

2009

$4,721

$259,200 + $209,200

$468,400

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Nov 28, 2005 • Active

Gas

Install a heating boiler in the basement.

Gas

HVAC

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

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,078

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Steam

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gambrel

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,964
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,364
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 3

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,405
Municipality Name: MEDFORD
Acres: 0.17
Zoning Code: SF1
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,964
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 87654S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

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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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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

50% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Medford, MA • 02155

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$932,000 – $1.13M

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Home values near 138 Playstead Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
151 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2132 Sq. Ft.	$1,040,031
132 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1716 Sq. Ft.	$904,252

Address	Redfin Estimate
146 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1734 Sq. Ft.	$911,170
147 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1750 Sq. Ft.	$1,006,411

Address	Redfin Estimate
142 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1672 Sq. Ft.	$879,101
143 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1756 Sq. Ft.	$1,101,590

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