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Off Market Oct 2024 for $1M

$1,123,125

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1,696

sq ft

165 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 02155

About this home

Live in the heart of cozy West Medford & enjoy the outdoors in this adorable Tudor style cape! Located on a beautiful tree lined rd .4 miles to W. Medford Comm Rail, steps from Fells trail head, parks, restaurants, Mystic Lakes & Winchester Line; this home that welcomes you to the outdoors will melt your heart. 1st floor offers updated kitchen w/stone counters, stainless steel appls (new fridge/stove) & peninsula open into dining room, 1/2 BA & 1BR. Living room is complete w/ fireplace & other period details; crown molding & arched doorway to the sunroom; a glass door opens up onto covered deck overlooking fenced yard w/ architect designed perennial garden, bluestone patio/pavers & irrigation. A central staircase grounds the living space & invites you up to the 2nd fl where there are 2BRs w/ generous closet space & full BA. Updated LL makes for ideal family rm, office, guest & exercise space w/add'l storage & lndry rm. Garage, electric car charger & drive for 3 cars complete this home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1931Year Built

5,098 sq ftLot Size

$662Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Savenor Berkery Group • Compass

Bought with Joe Kobialka • RE/MAX Destiny

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73288926

Redfin Estimate

$1,123,125

$73K since sold in October 2024$42K since July

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This home's estimate is 18.4% higher than the average sale price ($949K) 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 14, 2026
$870,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,607 sq ft
51 Tyler Ave, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$860,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,610 sq ft
14 Symmes St, Medford, MA 02155
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 31, 2026
$1,225,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,172 sq ft
18 Roberts Rd, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$891,500
E
3 beds2 baths1,596 sq ft
53 Roberts Rd, Medford, MA 02155
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

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Sale history for 165 Playstead Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73288926

Oct 18, 2024

Sold

$1,050,000

$619/sq ft

Sep 11, 2024

Listed

$985,000

$581/sq ft

MLS PIN #72743001

Dec 2, 2020

Sold

$790,000

$466/sq ft

Oct 21, 2020

Contingent

—

Oct 14, 2020

Listed

$750,000

$442/sq ft

+13

Move right into this is stylish story book tudor home in desirable West Medford. Located on a beautiful tree lined rd .4 miles to West Medford Commuter Station, close to the Mystic lakes, parks & restaurants. The main floor offers an updated kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances & granite counters with peninsula open to the dining room, half BA & 1BR. The living room is complete with fireplace & other period details like crown molding & arched doorway into the sunroom; a glass door opens up onto a covered mahogany deck overlooking the fenced yard with contemporary laid bluestone walk to a patio, perennial garden & irrigation. A central staircase grounds the living space & invites you up to the 2nd floor. There are 2BRs with generous closet space (one walk-in) and a full, BA that's been modernized. The newly updated lower level makes for a wonderful family room & home exercise space with add'l storage & laundry. A garage & drive for 3 cars round out this offering.

MLS PIN #71750837

Jan 14, 2015

Sold

$543,000

$320/sq ft

Oct 9, 2014

Contingent

—

Oct 1, 2014

Listed

$560,000

$330/sq ft

WELL MAINTAINED!! UNIQUE CAPE!!! 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms!! Kitchen features Granite Countertops, Breakfast Bar, Stainless Steel Appliances, Recessed Lighting, Exterior Access, and Open Floor Plan!! Outside features include 1 Car Garage, Paved Driveway and Porch!! Close to Parks, Medford Vocational Technical High School, Public Transportation, Route 93, Public Schools, and Mystic Lakes!! Make Your Appointment Today!!

Public Records

Jul 10, 2008

Sold

$480,000

$283/sq ft

MLS PIN #70746749

Jul 11, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jul 10, 2008

Sold

$480,000

$283/sq ft

May 12, 2008

Contingent

—

Apr 18, 2008

Listed

$499,000

$294/sq ft

MLS PIN #70164958

Jun 29, 2005

Sold

$505,000

$298/sq ft

Apr 4, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Mar 30, 2005

Listed

$499,900

$295/sq ft

MLS PIN #30387942

Jun 29, 2000

Sold

$336,000

$198/sq ft

Mar 17, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Feb 23, 2000

Listed

$339,900

$200/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 15, 1993

Sold

$177,000

$104/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,598 (+15.8%)

$474,800 + $521,500

$996,300

2024

$7,427 (+5.0%)

$430,600 + $441,100

$871,700

2023

$7,074 (+4.4%)

$402,500 + $415,300

$817,800

2022

$6,779 (+3.2%)

$365,900 + $386,500

$752,400

2021

$6,566 (+4.7%)

$348,400 + $349,400

$697,800

2020

$6,274 (+2.2%)

$348,400 + $335,000

$683,400

2019

$6,138 (−1.8%)

$316,700 + $322,700

$639,400

2018

$6,253 (+6.8%)

$287,900 + $322,700

$610,600

2017

$5,857 (+2.7%)

$269,100 + $285,500

$554,600

2016

$5,702 (−1.3%)

$244,700 + $264,900

$509,600

2015

$5,780 (+5.6%)

$233,000 + $261,000

$494,000

2014

$5,471 (+10.5%)

$221,900 + $224,700

$446,600

2013

$4,949 (+2.2%)

$233,600 + $166,800

$400,400

2012

$4,844 (+6.3%)

$233,600 + $169,100

$402,700

2011

$4,558 (−3.4%)

$233,600 + $159,000

$392,600

2010

$4,719 (+22.0%)

$233,600 + $196,200

$429,800

2009

$3,867

$231,900 + $151,700

$383,600

Tax history for 165 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,598 (+15.8%)

$474,800 + $521,500

$996,300

2024

$7,427 (+5.0%)

$430,600 + $441,100

$871,700

2023

$7,074 (+4.4%)

$402,500 + $415,300

$817,800

2022

$6,779 (+3.2%)

$365,900 + $386,500

$752,400

2021

$6,566 (+4.7%)

$348,400 + $349,400

$697,800

2020

$6,274 (+2.2%)

$348,400 + $335,000

$683,400

2019

$6,138 (−1.8%)

$316,700 + $322,700

$639,400

2018

$6,253 (+6.8%)

$287,900 + $322,700

$610,600

2017

$5,857 (+2.7%)

$269,100 + $285,500

$554,600

2016

$5,702 (−1.3%)

$244,700 + $264,900

$509,600

2015

$5,780 (+5.6%)

$233,000 + $261,000

$494,000

2014

$5,471 (+10.5%)

$221,900 + $224,700

$446,600

2013

$4,949 (+2.2%)

$233,600 + $166,800

$400,400

2012

$4,844 (+6.3%)

$233,600 + $169,100

$402,700

2011

$4,558 (−3.4%)

$233,600 + $159,000

$392,600

2010

$4,719 (+22.0%)

$233,600 + $196,200

$429,800

2009

$3,867

$231,900 + $151,700

$383,600

*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

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,696

Year built

1931

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2681647S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Mar 29, 2023 • Final

Electrical

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Electrical

Solar

Jan 25, 2023 • Final

Building permit, one or two family dwelling

Remove the existing roofing layer down to the decking. Install new underlayment and shingles.

Roofing

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,696
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Features: Level

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,427
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: near corner of Dianne & Playstead Rd
UnparsedAddress: 165 Playstead Rd, Medford MA 02155

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,696
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1931
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2681647S

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 • 0.6mi

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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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

5/10 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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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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$1.07M – $1.29M

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Home values near 165 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
173 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2262 Sq. Ft.	$1,176,110

Address	Redfin Estimate
161 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$1,023,732
177 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1354 Sq. Ft.	$950,331

Address	Redfin Estimate
169 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1668 Sq. Ft.	$950,999
160 Playstead Rd Apt 3, Medford, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1654 Sq. Ft.	$821,435

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