West Medford gem! From the landscaped corner lot to its move-in ready interior, this home checks all the boxes! Notable features include lovely wood flooring, period details, renovated kitchen and baths, and a charming fenced yard with patio and gorgeous plantings. The main floor has a flowing layout with living room, dining, kitchen, powder room and a bonus sunroom. Upstairs are two large bedrooms and one smaller bedroom/home office plus full bath. Full basement has laundry and plenty of storage. Detached garage and driveway off Dianne Road. 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 great restaurant, cafe and entertainment options.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
5,592 sq ftLot Size
$682Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lara Gordon Caralis• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Brenda van der Merwe• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Nice house in convenient Medford location. This home consists of seven rooms, three bedrooms, with one full and one half bathrooms. Features include fireplace, wood flooring, and large yard.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sun drenched West Medford Dutch Colonial in move-in ready condition. Surrounded by lush and meticulously maintained landscaping w/a private backyard oasis. Enter into the oversized family room which boasts a centrally located fireplace & exposed gumwood beams. Original hardwood floors throughout. Formal dining room with custom built-ins offers the perfect space to entertain or host family gatherings. A bright modern kitchen w/ black granite countertops and sleek white cabinets, offers plenty of storage and new stainless-steel appliances. Recessed lighting adds even more light to this already bright kitchen. Three well-appointed bedrooms upstairs, a linen closet & a spacious updated bathroom with large jacuzzi tub & walk-in glass shower. There is a side porch off the sunroom/den and a detached one-car garage. Sprinkler system. New Fujitsu Heat/Cool 2022. Seconds from Playstead Park & minutes from commuter rail. Large corner lot.
MLS PIN #72071038
Nov 22, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Nov 21, 2016
Sold
$620,000
$413/sq ft
Sep 29, 2016
Pending
—
Sep 21, 2016
Listed
$575,000
$383/sq ft
+23
Sunny West Medford Dutch Colonial in move-in condition with meticulous landscaping and delightful secret garden. A generously-sized living room with a fire place and original gumwood opens to an adjoining sunroom. A bright, modern kitchen with black granite countertops, white cabinetry, stainless appliances and recessed lighting blends so well with the character of the home. A formal dining room has lovely lighted china cabinet. Entry hall and half bath also on the first floor. Upstairs are three bedrooms, a linen closet and a large updated bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and a walk-in shower. There is an attractive side porch off the sunroom/den and a detached one-car garage. Sprinkler system. Stops for the #95 bus to Sullivan Square and the #326 Express bus to Haymarket are across the street. The Lowell Line commuter rail stops in West Medford Sq., minutes from the house. Open Houses Sat and Sun, Sep 24 & 25 11:30-1PM. Offers by 2pm Tue, Sep27
MLS PIN #30033174
Aug 2, 1995
Sold
$153,000
$102/sq ft
Jun 9, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Mar 8, 1995
Listed
$169,900
$113/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,430 (+5.3%)
$487,600 + $373,300
$860,900
2025
$7,058 (+7.0%)
$464,400 + $337,700
$802,100
2024
$6,598 (+5.1%)
$442,200 + $332,200
$774,400
2023
$6,276 (+2.9%)
$413,300 + $312,200
$725,500
2022
$6,099 (+3.1%)
$375,700 + $301,200
$676,900
2021
$5,917 (+2.1%)
$357,800 + $271,000
$628,800
2020
$5,798 (+4.4%)
$357,800 + $273,800
$631,600
2019
$5,553 (+1.9%)
$325,300 + $253,100
$578,400
2018
$5,452 (+3.0%)
$295,700 + $236,700
$532,400
2017
$5,291 (+8.9%)
$276,300 + $224,700
$501,000
2016
$4,860 (+3.0%)
$251,200 + $183,100
$434,300
2015
$4,720 (−4.6%)
$239,300 + $164,100
$403,400
2014
$4,950 (+1.5%)
$227,900 + $176,200
$404,100
2013
$4,878 (+2.7%)
$239,900 + $154,800
$394,700
2012
$4,752 (+2.7%)
$239,900 + $155,100
$395,000
2011
$4,628 (+0.9%)
$239,900 + $158,700
$398,600
2010
$4,585 (+11.0%)
$239,900 + $177,700
$417,600
2009
$4,132
$238,100 + $171,800
$409,900
Tax history for 161 Playstead Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,430 (+5.3%)
$487,600 + $373,300
$860,900
2025
$7,058 (+7.0%)
$464,400 + $337,700
$802,100
2024
$6,598 (+5.1%)
$442,200 + $332,200
$774,400
2023
$6,276 (+2.9%)
$413,300 + $312,200
$725,500
2022
$6,099 (+3.1%)
$375,700 + $301,200
$676,900
2021
$5,917 (+2.1%)
$357,800 + $271,000
$628,800
2020
$5,798 (+4.4%)
$357,800 + $273,800
$631,600
2019
$5,553 (+1.9%)
$325,300 + $253,100
$578,400
2018
$5,452 (+3.0%)
$295,700 + $236,700
$532,400
2017
$5,291 (+8.9%)
$276,300 + $224,700
$501,000
2016
$4,860 (+3.0%)
$251,200 + $183,100
$434,300
2015
$4,720 (−4.6%)
$239,300 + $164,100
$403,400
2014
$4,950 (+1.5%)
$227,900 + $176,200
$404,100
2013
$4,878 (+2.7%)
$239,900 + $154,800
$394,700
2012
$4,752 (+2.7%)
$239,900 + $155,100
$395,000
2011
$4,628 (+0.9%)
$239,900 + $158,700
$398,600
2010
$4,585 (+11.0%)
$239,900 + $177,700
$417,600
2009
$4,132
$238,100 + $171,800
$409,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,428
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3256232S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved
UnparsedAddress: 161 Playstead Rd, Medford MA 02155
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,428
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3256232S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
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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