Immaculate~ well loved~ colonial style home in the esteemed Lawrence Estates: 6 miles from Boston & a commuter’s dream location! Very special residence offering 10 rooms, 4+ beds & 2.5 baths on a 9,000 sq ft lot that is an absolute urban oasis in the middle of the city! Main floor showcases a perfectly balanced circular flow of rooms including a dramatic foyer & staircase; elegant fireplaced living room; formal dining room; office/bedroom; welcoming sun room; half bath w/laundry & inviting eat in country kitchen w/easy access to the picturesque rear yard. 2nd fl has large master suite w/full bath & 2 closets (1 walk in closet), 2 additional bedrooms & 2nd well appointed full bath. The real treat is the finished lower level adding 300 sq ft of living space w/2nd fireplaced family room & possible 5th bed. Features include walk up attic storage; hardwood floors; attached garage & so much more! Charm & exquisite architectural detail are highlighted throughout this wonderful home.
Classic Colonial in sought after Lawrence Estates. This home has a great flowing floor plan, lots of natural light, master bedroom suite. The lower level is finished with multiple rooms. Minutes to Medford Square and all that it offers.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Carol Stevenson
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 196 Lawrence Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72350679
Aug 9, 2018
Sold
$789,900
$307/sq ft
Jul 3, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 21, 2018
Listed
$789,900
$307/sq ft
MLS PIN #50335897
Aug 20, 1996
Sold
$228,000
$89/sq ft
Jun 21, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Jun 14, 1996
Listed
$239,900
$93/sq ft
SUPERBLY CRAFTED,SUN FILLED,ELEGANT 4 BDRM DUTCH COL BEAUTIFULLY PROPORTIONED ROOMS,MBR WITH FABULOUS BATH PERFECT HOME FOR FAMILY LIVING & FORMAL ENTERTAINING WELL LANDSCAPED LOT AFFORDS COUNTRY PRIVACY, NEW KITCH PATIO,FP
Public Records
Jul 24, 1986
Sold
$205,000
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,211 (+12.4%)
$550,500 + $516,800
$1,067,300
2024
$8,198 (+5.0%)
$499,400 + $462,800
$962,200
2023
$7,807 (+2.5%)
$466,700 + $435,900
$902,600
2022
$7,613 (+3.4%)
$424,400 + $420,500
$844,900
2021
$7,363 (+2.0%)
$404,200 + $378,300
$782,500
2020
$7,218 (+4.3%)
$404,200 + $382,100
$786,300
2019
$6,920 (+3.3%)
$367,500 + $353,300
$720,800
2018
$6,702 (+2.0%)
$334,100 + $320,400
$654,500
2017
$6,571 (+11.7%)
$312,300 + $310,000
$622,300
2016
$5,883 (+4.3%)
$283,900 + $241,800
$525,700
2015
$5,642 (+1.2%)
$270,400 + $211,800
$482,200
2014
$5,575 (+1.6%)
$257,500 + $197,600
$455,100
2013
$5,485 (+3.4%)
$271,000 + $172,800
$443,800
2012
$5,304 (+4.1%)
$271,000 + $169,900
$440,900
2011
$5,093 (+0.9%)
$271,000 + $167,700
$438,700
2010
$5,046 (+5.7%)
$271,000 + $188,600
$459,600
2009
$4,772
$273,800 + $199,600
$473,400
Tax history for 196 Lawrence Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,211 (+12.4%)
$550,500 + $516,800
$1,067,300
2024
$8,198 (+5.0%)
$499,400 + $462,800
$962,200
2023
$7,807 (+2.5%)
$466,700 + $435,900
$902,600
2022
$7,613 (+3.4%)
$424,400 + $420,500
$844,900
2021
$7,363 (+2.0%)
$404,200 + $378,300
$782,500
2020
$7,218 (+4.3%)
$404,200 + $382,100
$786,300
2019
$6,920 (+3.3%)
$367,500 + $353,300
$720,800
2018
$6,702 (+2.0%)
$334,100 + $320,400
$654,500
2017
$6,571 (+11.7%)
$312,300 + $310,000
$622,300
2016
$5,883 (+4.3%)
$283,900 + $241,800
$525,700
2015
$5,642 (+1.2%)
$270,400 + $211,800
$482,200
2014
$5,575 (+1.6%)
$257,500 + $197,600
$455,100
2013
$5,485 (+3.4%)
$271,000 + $172,800
$443,800
2012
$5,304 (+4.1%)
$271,000 + $169,900
$440,900
2011
$5,093 (+0.9%)
$271,000 + $167,700
$438,700
2010
$5,046 (+5.7%)
$271,000 + $188,600
$459,600
2009
$4,772
$273,800 + $199,600
$473,400
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,252
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2711283S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Jan 6, 2026 • Final
Plumbing
Install a new heat pump water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Apr 23, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
HVAC
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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Slider, Entrance Foyer, Sun Room, Home Office, Walk-Up Attic, Finish - Cement Plaster, Finish - Sheetrock
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,576
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Sprinkler System
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,571
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Whole House Fan
Location
Location Information
Directions: Lawrence Estates. Close to Lincoln Rd & Summit Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 196 Lawrence Road, Medford MA 02155
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,252
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2711283S
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 • 0.8mi
7/10
Andrews Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Medford High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
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