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Off Market Aug 2017 for $500K

$808,484

•

1,416

sq ft

229 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 02155

About this home

3 Br, 2 Bath Colonial in West Medford. All major systems are in good working order, just needs your finishing touches. First floor offers a fireplace in living room, bright kitchen, dining room, a full bathroom, and a bonus full season porch perfect for a den/office. The second floor has 3 generous bedroom and a full bath. Immaculate landscape and exterior. Some of the features include hardwood floors under most the carpets, 3 way split system central air, replacement windows, sprinkler system, storage shed. Home currently handicap accessible. Great curb appeal and great neighborhood.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

5,210 sq ftLot Size

$571Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by DalBon & Company • Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Bought with The Rasner Group • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

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•Source:MLS PIN #72187464

Redfin Estimate

$808,484

$308K since sold in August 2017$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 17% lower than the average sale price ($974K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$985,000
A
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B
3 beds2 baths2,172 sq ft
18 Roberts Rd, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$870,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,607 sq ft
51 Tyler Ave, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD OCT 30, 2025
$1,013,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,573 sq ft
14 Woods Rd, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$861,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,872 sq ft
189 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$891,500
F
3 beds2 baths1,596 sq ft
53 Roberts 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 229 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,640 (+13.1%)

$477,700 + $291,700

$769,400

2024

$5,872 (+5.1%)

$433,300 + $255,900

$689,200

2023

$5,588 (+3.3%)

$404,900 + $241,100

$646,000

2022

$5,412 (+2.7%)

$368,100 + $232,600

$600,700

2021

$5,270 (+2.1%)

$350,600 + $209,400

$560,000

2020

$5,160 (+4.5%)

$350,600 + $211,500

$562,100

2019

$4,937 (+2.7%)

$318,700 + $195,600

$514,300

2018

$4,806 (+3.4%)

$289,700 + $179,600

$469,300

2017

$4,646 (+6.9%)

$270,700 + $169,300

$440,000

2016

$4,347 (−0.5%)

$246,200 + $142,300

$388,500

2015

$4,370 (+0.8%)

$234,400 + $139,100

$373,500

2014

$4,337

$223,300 + $130,700

$354,000

2013

$4,335 (+2.6%)

$235,000 + $115,700

$350,700

2012

$4,225 (+5.8%)

$235,000 + $116,200

$351,200

2011

$3,995 (+1.8%)

$235,000 + $109,100

$344,100

2010

$3,924 (+3.9%)

$235,000 + $122,400

$357,400

2009

$3,777

$233,300 + $141,400

$374,700

Tax history for 229 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,640 (+13.1%)

$477,700 + $291,700

$769,400

2024

$5,872 (+5.1%)

$433,300 + $255,900

$689,200

2023

$5,588 (+3.3%)

$404,900 + $241,100

$646,000

2022

$5,412 (+2.7%)

$368,100 + $232,600

$600,700

2021

$5,270 (+2.1%)

$350,600 + $209,400

$560,000

2020

$5,160 (+4.5%)

$350,600 + $211,500

$562,100

2019

$4,937 (+2.7%)

$318,700 + $195,600

$514,300

2018

$4,806 (+3.4%)

$289,700 + $179,600

$469,300

2017

$4,646 (+6.9%)

$270,700 + $169,300

$440,000

2016

$4,347 (−0.5%)

$246,200 + $142,300

$388,500

2015

$4,370 (+0.8%)

$234,400 + $139,100

$373,500

2014

$4,337

$223,300 + $130,700

$354,000

2013

$4,335 (+2.6%)

$235,000 + $115,700

$350,700

2012

$4,225 (+5.8%)

$235,000 + $116,200

$351,200

2011

$3,995 (+1.8%)

$235,000 + $109,100

$344,100

2010

$3,924 (+3.9%)

$235,000 + $122,400

$357,400

2009

$3,777

$233,300 + $141,400

$374,700

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,416

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2112779S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Tandem

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 48
Length: 6
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 54
Length: 6
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 12
Width: 22
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Kitchen Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,416
Foundation Area: 624
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Beige

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage

Property Information
Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,646.40
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: High St. to Playstead
UnparsedAddress: 229 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,416
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2112779S

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 • 0.7mi

7/10

Andrews Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

6/10

Medford High School

Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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 229 Playstead Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
225 Playstead Road, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1608 Sq. Ft.	$899,827
243 Playstead Road, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1629 Sq. Ft.	$988,618

Address	Redfin Estimate
235 Playstead Road, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1392 Sq. Ft.	$801,031
247 Playstead Road, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1449 Sq. Ft.	$919,327

Address	Redfin Estimate
239 Playstead Road, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1552 Sq. Ft.	$940,583
251 Playstead Road, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1652 Sq. Ft.	$979,661

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