Perched on a hill looking towards the City of Boston, this amazing home awaits the next savvy buyer eager to reap the rewards of the Seller's passion for detail! Some recent updates include New Roof, Kraftmaid Custom Kitchen, 1st Floor Tiled Bath w/radiant heat flooring, custom cabinets, lighting and tons of storage, a lower level Tiled Spa with Tub, Shower and separate Powder Room, bedroom Closet/Storage Systems, SolarCity Installed Energy Panels freeing you from the cost of electricity through 2032 and a newer Solar Hot Water System! This home has the desired flow for easy entertaining, hardwood floors, charming 3 season porch, great yard and gardens, new patio perfect for warm months ahead, a finished lower level with entertainment system/storage and fireplace, a laundry room w/storage, walk out access to yard and a 2 car garage with MORE Storage. Easy access to Rte 93/Commuter Bus to North Station and the 100 Bus to Wellington T will make you want to call this unique property HOME!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
7,914 sq ftLot Size
$509Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Judy Sousa• Century 21 Commonwealth
Bought with Patricia Anderson• Century 21 Commonwealth
This lovely, well-maintained brick home offers an open LR/DR area, Eat-in-Kitchen, 3 BR's with ample closet space, and a fireplaced LL family room. Hardwood floors, C/A, cedar closet, 2 car garage, manicured yard, and an inviting sunporch with seasonal views of Boston all add to the true appeal of this home. The right price plus historically low interest rates make this home a must see!
Public Records
Aug 22, 1995
Sold
$198,400
$97/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,594 (+4.3%)
$547,600 + $332,300
$879,900
2024
$7,279 (+12.0%)
$496,700 + $357,600
$854,300
2023
$6,497 (+3.2%)
$464,100 + $287,000
$751,100
2022
$6,298 (+0.2%)
$422,000 + $277,000
$699,000
2021
$6,287 (+4.5%)
$401,900 + $266,200
$668,100
2020
$6,014 (+5.0%)
$401,900 + $253,200
$655,100
2019
$5,730 (+6.0%)
$365,300 + $231,600
$596,900
2018
$5,405 (+1.4%)
$332,100 + $195,700
$527,800
2017
$5,333 (+0.5%)
$310,300 + $194,700
$505,000
2016
$5,309 (+2.6%)
$282,200 + $192,200
$474,400
2015
$5,174 (+2.4%)
$268,700 + $173,500
$442,200
2014
$5,051 (+4.6%)
$255,800 + $156,500
$412,300
2013
$4,827 (+1.3%)
$269,300 + $121,200
$390,500
2012
$4,765 (+3.5%)
$269,300 + $126,800
$396,100
2011
$4,606 (+0.6%)
$269,300 + $127,400
$396,700
2010
$4,580 (+12.9%)
$269,300 + $147,800
$417,100
2009
$4,055
$253,000 + $149,300
$402,300
Tax history for 20 Ripley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,594 (+4.3%)
$547,600 + $332,300
$879,900
2024
$7,279 (+12.0%)
$496,700 + $357,600
$854,300
2023
$6,497 (+3.2%)
$464,100 + $287,000
$751,100
2022
$6,298 (+0.2%)
$422,000 + $277,000
$699,000
2021
$6,287 (+4.5%)
$401,900 + $266,200
$668,100
2020
$6,014 (+5.0%)
$401,900 + $253,200
$655,100
2019
$5,730 (+6.0%)
$365,300 + $231,600
$596,900
2018
$5,405 (+1.4%)
$332,100 + $195,700
$527,800
2017
$5,333 (+0.5%)
$310,300 + $194,700
$505,000
2016
$5,309 (+2.6%)
$282,200 + $192,200
$474,400
2015
$5,174 (+2.4%)
$268,700 + $173,500
$442,200
2014
$5,051 (+4.6%)
$255,800 + $156,500
$412,300
2013
$4,827 (+1.3%)
$269,300 + $121,200
$390,500
2012
$4,765 (+3.5%)
$269,300 + $126,800
$396,100
2011
$4,606 (+0.6%)
$269,300 + $127,400
$396,700
2010
$4,580 (+12.9%)
$269,300 + $147,800
$417,100
2009
$4,055
$253,000 + $149,300
$402,300
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,394
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3879573S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Dec 21, 2023 • Final
Building permit, one or two family dwelling
Replace two windows on a residential building.
Remodel
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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street
Laundry Features: Bathroom - 1/4, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Bathroom - 1/4, Sun Room, 1/4 Bath, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,044
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Brick
Lead Paint: Certified Treated
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Garden, Lighting, Stone Wall
Pool Information
Spa Features: Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Corner Lot
ViewYN: Has View
View: City View(s), City
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,174
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service, Net Meter
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Forest St to Watervale to Ripley Rd
UnparsedAddress: 20 Ripley Rd, Medford MA 02155
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,394
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3879573S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Roberts Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Andrews Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
Medford High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
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