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Off Market May 2013 for $520K

$1,020,632

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,812/mo

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1,763

sq ft

197 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 02155

About this home

This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath colonial boasts warmth and elegance! The residence offers a large updated kitchen w/Brazilian cherry floors an oversized dining room adjacent to a sprawling fireplace living room and a family room. A 1st floor 3 season porch is perfect for the upcoming summer months and overlooks a backyard filled with numerous perennial flowering plants and trees. All located in the much desired West Medford location, walking distance to the commuterrail w/easy highway access!

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

5,505 sq ftLot Size

$579Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Beverly D'Agostino • Century 21 Commonwealth

Bought with Gregory Ross • Weichert REALTORS® Blueprint Brokers

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•Source:MLS PIN #71488831

Redfin Estimate

$1,020,632

$501K since sold in May 2013$22K since August

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This home's estimate is 7.1% higher than the average sale price ($953K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$861,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,872 sq ft
189 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 02155
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 31, 2026
$1,225,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,172 sq ft
18 Roberts Rd, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$860,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,610 sq ft
14 Symmes St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$870,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,607 sq ft
51 Tyler Ave, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD BY REDFIN AUG 13, 2026
$1,050,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,804 sq ft
99 Woods Rd, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$850,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,924 sq ft
177 Brooks St, Medford, MA 02155

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Market trends in 02155, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.0%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$870K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

1 days MoM

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23 MoM

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Sale history for 197 Playstead Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71488831

May 15, 2013

Sold

$520,000

$295/sq ft

Mar 11, 2013

Contingent

—

Mar 4, 2013

Listed

$479,900

$272/sq ft

MLS PIN #30546862

Mar 28, 2002

Sold

$365,500

$207/sq ft

Jan 25, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Sep 27, 2001

Listed

$374,900

$213/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,112 (+14.2%)

$485,300 + $454,700

$940,000

2024

$7,105 (+5.1%)

$440,200 + $393,700

$833,900

2023

$6,763 (+2.7%)

$411,400 + $370,400

$781,800

2022

$6,588 (+3.4%)

$374,000 + $357,200

$731,200

2021

$6,370 (+2.0%)

$356,200 + $320,700

$676,900

2020

$6,244 (+4.4%)

$356,200 + $324,000

$680,200

2019

$5,980 (+1.8%)

$323,800 + $299,100

$622,900

2018

$5,873 (+2.4%)

$294,300 + $279,200

$573,500

2017

$5,738 (+7.9%)

$275,100 + $268,300

$543,400

2016

$5,317 (+4.2%)

$250,100 + $225,100

$475,200

2015

$5,104 (+1.3%)

$238,200 + $198,000

$436,200

2014

$5,040 (+1.9%)

$226,800 + $184,600

$411,400

2013

$4,946 (+3.3%)

$238,800 + $161,400

$400,200

2012

$4,790 (+3.8%)

$238,800 + $159,400

$398,200

2011

$4,615 (+0.7%)

$238,800 + $158,700

$397,500

2010

$4,582 (+6.8%)

$238,800 + $178,500

$417,300

2009

$4,292

$237,000 + $188,800

$425,800

Tax history for 197 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,112 (+14.2%)

$485,300 + $454,700

$940,000

2024

$7,105 (+5.1%)

$440,200 + $393,700

$833,900

2023

$6,763 (+2.7%)

$411,400 + $370,400

$781,800

2022

$6,588 (+3.4%)

$374,000 + $357,200

$731,200

2021

$6,370 (+2.0%)

$356,200 + $320,700

$676,900

2020

$6,244 (+4.4%)

$356,200 + $324,000

$680,200

2019

$5,980 (+1.8%)

$323,800 + $299,100

$622,900

2018

$5,873 (+2.4%)

$294,300 + $279,200

$573,500

2017

$5,738 (+7.9%)

$275,100 + $268,300

$543,400

2016

$5,317 (+4.2%)

$250,100 + $225,100

$475,200

2015

$5,104 (+1.3%)

$238,200 + $198,000

$436,200

2014

$5,040 (+1.9%)

$226,800 + $184,600

$411,400

2013

$4,946 (+3.3%)

$238,800 + $161,400

$400,200

2012

$4,790 (+3.8%)

$238,800 + $159,400

$398,200

2011

$4,615 (+0.7%)

$238,800 + $158,700

$397,500

2010

$4,582 (+6.8%)

$238,800 + $178,500

$417,300

2009

$4,292

$237,000 + $188,800

$425,800

*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

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,943

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2242845S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

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: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 160
Length: 16
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

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

Living Room Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,French Doors

Family Room Information
Area: 200
Length: 20
Width: 10
Level: Main,First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,High Speed Internet Hookup

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,French Doors,Chair Rail

Kitchen Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete

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): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors, French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,763
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: white/bric

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fruit Trees

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,790.35
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Winthrop Street to Playstead Road or High Street to Playstead Road
UnparsedAddress: 197 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,943
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2242845S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Refrigerator, Basement Bar And Wine Racks & Basement Refrigerator
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 • 0.4mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being 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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Historical weather

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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$970,000 – $1.17M

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Home values near 197 Playstead Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
173 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2262 Sq. Ft.	$1,191,099
185 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1842 Sq. Ft.	$958,423

Address	Redfin Estimate
177 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1354 Sq. Ft.	$948,343
189 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1872 Sq. Ft.	$903,668

Address	Redfin Estimate
181 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1759 Sq. Ft.	$930,717
193 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1820 Sq. Ft.	$1,016,827

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