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Off market jul 2001 for $329K

$852,923

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,106/mo

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1,550

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221 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 02155

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221 Playstead Rd is a 1,550 square foot house on a 5,227 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on July 13, 2001 for $329,000. Based on Redfin's Medford data, we estimate the home's value is $852,923.

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

5,227 sq ftLot Size

$550Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$852,923

$524K since sold in July 2001$6,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 9% lower than the average sale price ($937K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
3 beds1.5 baths1,607 sq ft
51 Tyler Ave, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$861,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,872 sq ft
189 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD OCT 27, 2026
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D
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E
3 beds2 baths2,172 sq ft
18 Roberts Rd, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$990,000
F
4 beds1 bath1,716 sq ft
22 Gleason St, Medford, MA 02155

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Market trends in 02155, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.1%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$870K

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

136

19 MoM

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Sale history for 221 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,232 (+13.2%)

$474,300 + $363,700

$838,000

2024

$6,389 (+5.1%)

$430,200 + $319,700

$749,900

2023

$6,077 (+2.9%)

$402,100 + $300,400

$702,500

2022

$5,903 (+3.1%)

$365,500 + $289,700

$655,200

2021

$5,724 (+2.1%)

$348,100 + $260,200

$608,300

2020

$5,609 (+4.5%)

$348,100 + $262,900

$611,000

2019

$5,367 (+1.9%)

$316,400 + $242,700

$559,100

2018

$5,266 (+3.1%)

$287,600 + $226,700

$514,300

2017

$5,110 (+7.4%)

$268,800 + $215,100

$483,900

2016

$4,756 (+3.2%)

$244,400 + $180,600

$425,000

2015

$4,607 (+1.1%)

$232,800 + $161,000

$393,800

2014

$4,556 (+5.4%)

$221,700 + $150,200

$371,900

2013

$4,321 (+2.7%)

$233,400 + $116,200

$349,600

2012

$4,206 (+3.0%)

$233,400 + $116,200

$349,600

2011

$4,084 (+1.5%)

$233,400 + $118,400

$351,800

2010

$4,023 (+4.4%)

$233,400 + $133,000

$366,400

2009

$3,854

$231,600 + $150,700

$382,300

Tax history for 221 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,232 (+13.2%)

$474,300 + $363,700

$838,000

2024

$6,389 (+5.1%)

$430,200 + $319,700

$749,900

2023

$6,077 (+2.9%)

$402,100 + $300,400

$702,500

2022

$5,903 (+3.1%)

$365,500 + $289,700

$655,200

2021

$5,724 (+2.1%)

$348,100 + $260,200

$608,300

2020

$5,609 (+4.5%)

$348,100 + $262,900

$611,000

2019

$5,367 (+1.9%)

$316,400 + $242,700

$559,100

2018

$5,266 (+3.1%)

$287,600 + $226,700

$514,300

2017

$5,110 (+7.4%)

$268,800 + $215,100

$483,900

2016

$4,756 (+3.2%)

$244,400 + $180,600

$425,000

2015

$4,607 (+1.1%)

$232,800 + $161,000

$393,800

2014

$4,556 (+5.4%)

$221,700 + $150,200

$371,900

2013

$4,321 (+2.7%)

$233,400 + $116,200

$349,600

2012

$4,206 (+3.0%)

$233,400 + $116,200

$349,600

2011

$4,084 (+1.5%)

$233,400 + $118,400

$351,800

2010

$4,023 (+4.4%)

$233,400 + $133,000

$366,400

2009

$3,854

$231,600 + $150,700

$382,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Apr 23, 2020 • Final

Building permit, one or two family dwelling

Remove the existing roofing material and install a new roof.

Roofing

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

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 775

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Steam

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,550
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,416
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,227
Municipality Name: MEDFORD
Acres: 0.12
Zoning Code: SF1
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,550
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1871565S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Brooks School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

7/10

Andrews Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

6/10

Medford High School

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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

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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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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Home values near 221 Playstead Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
225 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1608 Sq. Ft.	$887,078
239 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1552 Sq. Ft.	$918,718
205 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1943 Sq. Ft.	$1,049,870
27 Osborne Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$925,147
247 Woburn St, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1746 Sq. Ft.	$1,011,575
40 Osborne Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1416 Sq. Ft.	$877,923
15 Joan Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1428 Sq. Ft.	$895,222

Address	Redfin Estimate
229 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1416 Sq. Ft.	$800,438
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54 Osborne Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1252 Sq. Ft.	$830,791
34 Osborne Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$740,717
19 Joan Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1436 Sq. Ft.	$939,315

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