Unique opportunity for CONTRACTORS. In need of complete renovation, although a rare offering with fabulous potential! Located in historic Old Ship Street District, The Eells House (circa 1830) is a sprawling 2 family home sited on a large 23K+ sf lot(2 lots) that offers 2 structures/units connected side by side. Structure/Unit 1 offers presence of Greek Revival features (entry & moldings) & has 5 generously sized rooms: living room (presently used as 1st flr BR), dining room, eat-in kitchen & convenient ½ bath, plus 2 large BRs & full bath on 2nd level. Attic provides expansion potential for den/playroom. Connected to its north end is Structure/Unit 2: a large wing of grander scale & plan with its 11 rooms: 5 flexible rooms on the 1st level plus ½ bath & laundry, and 4 BRs, with access to porch, office/den, & full bath on 2nd level. Ultra convenient location just a walk to Medford Sq., shops, restaurants. Near major routes, Tufts University, T Station & Assembly Row.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$310Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by David Ladner• REMAX Andrew Realty Services
Bought with Cecily Periana• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Arlington
*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
6
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,111
Year built
1910
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
1707466S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Jan 6, 2023 • Final
Building permit, one or two family dwelling
Demolition
Sep 2, 2021 • Final
Gas
Gas
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
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 3
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partial, Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 16
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,111
Foundation Details: Stone, Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 4
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Other
Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.48
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,027
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers
Location
Location Information
Directions: Fellsway to Riverside Ave or Main St(into Medford Square) to Riverside
UnparsedAddress: 142-144 Riverside Ave, Medford MA 02155
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,111
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1707466S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
John J McGlynn Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
Andrews Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Medford High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
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