Off Market Apr 1998 for $310K

$1,446,133

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,761/mo

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242 East Border Rd, Medford, MA

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

0.33 acresLot Size

2 car garageParking

Listed by Michael Curtin • Massachusetts HomesForSale.com

Bought with • Re/max Champion Realty, Inc.

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLS PIN #50386501

Redfin Estimate

$1,446,133

$1.1M since sold in April 1998$8,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 46.7% higher than the average sale price ($986K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,650,000
A
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B
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$850,000
C
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26 Grover Rd, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$770,000
D
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E
4 beds2.5 baths2,223 sq ft
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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 242 East Border Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,109 (+12.7%)

$497,500 + $789,800

$1,287,300

2024

$9,861 (+5.0%)

$451,300 + $706,100

$1,157,400

2023

$9,390 (+1.8%)

$421,900 + $663,700

$1,085,600

2022

$9,227 (+4.1%)

$383,800 + $640,300

$1,024,100

2021

$8,862 (+0.9%)

$365,700 + $576,100

$941,800

2020

$8,784 (+4.1%)

$375,000 + $581,900

$956,900

2019

$8,440 (+1.3%)

$341,100 + $538,100

$879,200

2018

$8,329 (+0.7%)

$310,300 + $503,100

$813,400

2017

$8,270 (+8.8%)

$290,100 + $493,000

$783,100

2016

$7,598 (+6.3%)

$263,700 + $415,300

$679,000

2015

$7,148 (+1.4%)

$251,200 + $359,700

$610,900

2014

$7,051 (+4.3%)

$239,300 + $336,300

$575,600

2013

$6,763 (+6.5%)

$251,800 + $295,400

$547,200

2012

$6,352 (+6.0%)

$241,400 + $286,600

$528,000

2011

$5,994 (−0.6%)

$241,400 + $274,900

$516,300

2010

$6,028 (+6.5%)

$241,400 + $307,600

$549,000

2009

$5,659

$256,000 + $305,400

$561,400

Tax history for 242 East Border Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,109 (+12.7%)

$497,500 + $789,800

$1,287,300

2024

$9,861 (+5.0%)

$451,300 + $706,100

$1,157,400

2023

$9,390 (+1.8%)

$421,900 + $663,700

$1,085,600

2022

$9,227 (+4.1%)

$383,800 + $640,300

$1,024,100

2021

$8,862 (+0.9%)

$365,700 + $576,100

$941,800

2020

$8,784 (+4.1%)

$375,000 + $581,900

$956,900

2019

$8,440 (+1.3%)

$341,100 + $538,100

$879,200

2018

$8,329 (+0.7%)

$310,300 + $503,100

$813,400

2017

$8,270 (+8.8%)

$290,100 + $493,000

$783,100

2016

$7,598 (+6.3%)

$263,700 + $415,300

$679,000

2015

$7,148 (+1.4%)

$251,200 + $359,700

$610,900

2014

$7,051 (+4.3%)

$239,300 + $336,300

$575,600

2013

$6,763 (+6.5%)

$251,800 + $295,400

$547,200

2012

$6,352 (+6.0%)

$241,400 + $286,600

$528,000

2011

$5,994 (−0.6%)

$241,400 + $274,900

$516,300

2010

$6,028 (+6.5%)

$241,400 + $307,600

$549,000

2009

$5,659

$256,000 + $305,400

$561,400

*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

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.33 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,992

Year built

1910

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2382031S

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Dining Area

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch

Property Information
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.32

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,339

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Steam, Oil, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 242 East Border Rd, Medford MA

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,992
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2382031S

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 • 1.4mi

5/10

Andrews Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

6/10

Medford High School

Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

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

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 96° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

60% 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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Estimated sale price

$1.37M – $1.66M

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Home values near 242 East Border Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
228 East Border Rd, Malden, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1431 Sq. Ft.	$695,343
260 East Border Rd, Medford, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 972 Sq. Ft.	$632,289

Address	Redfin Estimate
220 East Border Rd, Malden, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2128 Sq. Ft.	$867,940
250 East Border Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2383 Sq. Ft.	$922,017

Address	Redfin Estimate
268 East Border Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1631 Sq. Ft.	$914,230
234 East Border Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1640 Sq. Ft.	$919,944

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