Welcome to wonderful West Medford! This meticulous home shows true pride of ownership! There are gleaming hardwood floors throughout, a wonderful finished lower level, 3 roomy bedrooms, central air, and over 1700 sf of living space. The two car garage and beautiful yard complete this home. All this just a short distance from the West Medford train station, fabulous shops and restaurants, the Brooks School and Playstead Park.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
5,984 sq ftLot Size
$575Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Stephen McKenna• Bowes Pennell & Thompson GMAC
Bought with Lynne Thompson• Bowes Pennell & Thompson GMAC
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,695 (+12.3%)
$497,700 + $393,900
$891,600
2024
$6,854 (+5.7%)
$451,400 + $353,100
$804,500
2023
$6,486 (+2.8%)
$421,900 + $327,900
$749,800
2022
$6,309 (+2.9%)
$383,500 + $316,700
$700,200
2021
$6,129 (+2.1%)
$365,300 + $286,000
$651,300
2020
$6,005 (+4.3%)
$365,300 + $288,800
$654,100
2019
$5,758 (+1.7%)
$332,000 + $267,800
$599,800
2018
$5,661 (+2.8%)
$301,800 + $251,000
$552,800
2017
$5,507 (+7.8%)
$282,100 + $239,400
$521,500
2016
$5,108 (+3.1%)
$256,500 + $200,000
$456,500
2015
$4,953 (+1.0%)
$244,200 + $179,100
$423,300
2014
$4,906 (+0.9%)
$232,600 + $167,900
$400,500
2013
$4,860 (+2.8%)
$244,800 + $148,400
$393,200
2012
$4,727 (+3.1%)
$244,800 + $148,100
$392,900
2011
$4,585 (+1.3%)
$244,800 + $150,100
$394,900
2010
$4,524 (+4.3%)
$244,800 + $167,200
$412,000
2009
$4,339
$243,000 + $187,500
$430,500
Tax history for 147 Playstead Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,695 (+12.3%)
$497,700 + $393,900
$891,600
2024
$6,854 (+5.7%)
$451,400 + $353,100
$804,500
2023
$6,486 (+2.8%)
$421,900 + $327,900
$749,800
2022
$6,309 (+2.9%)
$383,500 + $316,700
$700,200
2021
$6,129 (+2.1%)
$365,300 + $286,000
$651,300
2020
$6,005 (+4.3%)
$365,300 + $288,800
$654,100
2019
$5,758 (+1.7%)
$332,000 + $267,800
$599,800
2018
$5,661 (+2.8%)
$301,800 + $251,000
$552,800
2017
$5,507 (+7.8%)
$282,100 + $239,400
$521,500
2016
$5,108 (+3.1%)
$256,500 + $200,000
$456,500
2015
$4,953 (+1.0%)
$244,200 + $179,100
$423,300
2014
$4,906 (+0.9%)
$232,600 + $167,900
$400,500
2013
$4,860 (+2.8%)
$244,800 + $148,400
$393,200
2012
$4,727 (+3.1%)
$244,800 + $148,100
$392,900
2011
$4,585 (+1.3%)
$244,800 + $150,100
$394,900
2010
$4,524 (+4.3%)
$244,800 + $167,200
$412,000
2009
$4,339
$243,000 + $187,500
$430,500
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,472
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2584482S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Feb 28, 2024 • Final
Gas
Work on a water heater.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
Feb 28, 2024 • Final
Plumbing
Work on a water heater.
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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Steam, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: High to Playstead
UnparsedAddress: 147 Playstead Rd, Medford MA 02155
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat, Public School, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,472
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2584482S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
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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