OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2024 for $1M

$1,101,590

•

1,756

sq ft

143 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 02155

About this home

Curb appeal & more in prime West Medford location! Among this charming home’s notable features are beautiful hardwood flooring on both levels, renovated kitchen and baths, THREE bonus rooms (two on first floor and one upstairs) for home office(s), workout room or playspace, and a great entertaining deck overlooking the fenced backyard with gorgeous perennial beds. Meticulously maintained with storage galore between the attic, basement and outdoor shed. The driveway accommodates up to three cars and there is plenty of street parking available for your guests. Superb neighborhood setting just a stone's throw from Playstead Park, with Brooks Elementary, Medford High School, West Medford Square and the Commuter Rail all under a mile from home. The Fells and Mystic Lakes offer great opportunities for recreation, and between Medford itself and nearby Arlington, Cambridge, and Somerville, you'll never run out of restaurant, cafe and entertainment options!

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

6,318 sq ftLot Size

$627Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Lara Gordon Caralis • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Denman Drapkin Group • Compass

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73247848

Redfin Estimate

$1,101,590

$72K since sold in July 2024$40K since July

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This home's estimate is 6.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.03M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$861,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,872 sq ft
189 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$850,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,924 sq ft
177 Brooks St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$870,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,607 sq ft
51 Tyler Ave, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$1,350,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,776 sq ft
132 Damon Rd, Medford, MA 02155
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 31, 2026
$1,225,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,172 sq ft
18 Roberts Rd, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD BY REDFIN AUG 13, 2026
$1,050,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,804 sq ft
99 Woods 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

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Sale history for 143 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,510 (+20.3%)

$506,400 + $479,700

$986,100

2024

$7,075 (+5.0%)

$459,200 + $371,200

$830,400

2023

$6,737 (+2.8%)

$429,200 + $349,700

$778,900

2022

$6,556 (+3.2%)

$390,200 + $337,400

$727,600

2021

$6,354 (+2.0%)

$371,600 + $303,600

$675,200

2020

$6,227 (+5.8%)

$371,600 + $306,700

$678,300

2019

$5,887 (+1.9%)

$337,800 + $275,400

$613,200

2018

$5,777 (+2.7%)

$307,100 + $257,100

$564,200

2017

$5,626 (+7.6%)

$287,000 + $245,800

$532,800

2016

$5,227 (+3.9%)

$260,900 + $206,200

$467,100

2015

$5,032 (+1.2%)

$248,500 + $181,600

$430,100

2014

$4,972 (+1.3%)

$236,600 + $169,300

$405,900

2013

$4,908 (+3.0%)

$249,100 + $148,000

$397,100

2012

$4,764 (+3.5%)

$249,100 + $146,900

$396,000

2011

$4,605 (+1.0%)

$249,100 + $147,500

$396,600

2010

$4,558 (+7.7%)

$249,100 + $166,000

$415,100

2009

$4,234

$247,200 + $172,800

$420,000

Tax history for 143 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,510 (+20.3%)

$506,400 + $479,700

$986,100

2024

$7,075 (+5.0%)

$459,200 + $371,200

$830,400

2023

$6,737 (+2.8%)

$429,200 + $349,700

$778,900

2022

$6,556 (+3.2%)

$390,200 + $337,400

$727,600

2021

$6,354 (+2.0%)

$371,600 + $303,600

$675,200

2020

$6,227 (+5.8%)

$371,600 + $306,700

$678,300

2019

$5,887 (+1.9%)

$337,800 + $275,400

$613,200

2018

$5,777 (+2.7%)

$307,100 + $257,100

$564,200

2017

$5,626 (+7.6%)

$287,000 + $245,800

$532,800

2016

$5,227 (+3.9%)

$260,900 + $206,200

$467,100

2015

$5,032 (+1.2%)

$248,500 + $181,600

$430,100

2014

$4,972 (+1.3%)

$236,600 + $169,300

$405,900

2013

$4,908 (+3.0%)

$249,100 + $148,000

$397,100

2012

$4,764 (+3.5%)

$249,100 + $146,900

$396,000

2011

$4,605 (+1.0%)

$249,100 + $147,500

$396,600

2010

$4,558 (+7.7%)

$249,100 + $166,000

$415,100

2009

$4,234

$247,200 + $172,800

$420,000

*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

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,756

Year built

1928

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3257079S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Oct 27, 2025 • Active

1 and 2 family residential building

Replace shingles on a residential building.

Roofing

Apr 29, 2022 • Final

Electrical

Remodel a bathroom.

Bathroom

Electrical

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 Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Crown Molding

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Exterior Access

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Closet, Decorative Molding, Entrance Foyer, Den, Home Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,756
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Storage, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,075
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Playstead Road between Dianne and Century
UnparsedAddress: 143 Playstead Rd, Medford MA 02155

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,756
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3257079S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
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 • 0.5mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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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

54% 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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Sun exposure

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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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$1.05M – $1.27M

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Home values near 143 Playstead Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
151 Playstead Road, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2132 Sq. Ft.	$1,040,031
142 Playstead Road, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1672 Sq. Ft.	$879,101

Address	Redfin Estimate
161 Playstead Road, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$1,023,732
138 Playstead Road, Medford, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1964 Sq. Ft.	$980,005

Address	Redfin Estimate
146 Playstead Road, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1734 Sq. Ft.	$911,170
132 Playstead Road, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1716 Sq. Ft.	$904,252

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