Google street view image for 243 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 02155

Off Market Jul 1993 for $182K

$988,618

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,260/mo

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2.5 ba

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1,629

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243 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 02155

About this home

243 Playstead Rd is a 1,629 square foot house on a 6,098 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 21, 1993 for $182,500. Based on Redfin's Medford data, we estimate the home's value is $988,618.

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

6,098 sq ftLot Size

$607Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$988,618

$806K since sold in July 1993$47K since July

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This home's estimate is 3.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.03M) 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 JUN 26, 2026
$985,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,030 sq ft
19 Wildwood Rd, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD BY REDFIN AUG 13, 2026
$1,050,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,804 sq ft
99 Woods Rd, Medford, MA 02155
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN APR 30, 2026
$1,160,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,800 sq ft
132 Dover St, 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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122

23 MoM

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Sale history for 243 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,775 (+12.9%)

$497,600 + $403,300

$900,900

2024

$6,889 (+5.1%)

$451,300 + $357,300

$808,600

2023

$6,554 (+2.8%)

$421,800 + $335,900

$757,700

2022

$6,375 (+3.1%)

$383,500 + $324,100

$707,600

2021

$6,181 (+2.0%)

$365,200 + $291,700

$656,900

2020

$6,058 (+4.4%)

$365,200 + $294,700

$659,900

2019

$5,803 (+1.8%)

$332,000 + $272,500

$604,500

2018

$5,701 (+2.8%)

$301,800 + $254,900

$556,700

2017

$5,548 (+7.4%)

$282,000 + $243,400

$525,400

2016

$5,166 (+3.4%)

$256,400 + $205,300

$461,700

2015

$4,994 (+1.2%)

$244,200 + $182,600

$426,800

2014

$4,937 (+5.9%)

$232,500 + $170,500

$403,000

2013

$4,663 (+2.9%)

$244,800 + $132,500

$377,300

2012

$4,532 (+3.4%)

$244,800 + $131,900

$376,700

2011

$4,385 (+1.5%)

$244,800 + $132,900

$377,700

2010

$4,321 (+6.0%)

$244,800 + $148,700

$393,500

2009

$4,075

$243,000 + $161,300

$404,300

Tax history for 243 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,775 (+12.9%)

$497,600 + $403,300

$900,900

2024

$6,889 (+5.1%)

$451,300 + $357,300

$808,600

2023

$6,554 (+2.8%)

$421,800 + $335,900

$757,700

2022

$6,375 (+3.1%)

$383,500 + $324,100

$707,600

2021

$6,181 (+2.0%)

$365,200 + $291,700

$656,900

2020

$6,058 (+4.4%)

$365,200 + $294,700

$659,900

2019

$5,803 (+1.8%)

$332,000 + $272,500

$604,500

2018

$5,701 (+2.8%)

$301,800 + $254,900

$556,700

2017

$5,548 (+7.4%)

$282,000 + $243,400

$525,400

2016

$5,166 (+3.4%)

$256,400 + $205,300

$461,700

2015

$4,994 (+1.2%)

$244,200 + $182,600

$426,800

2014

$4,937 (+5.9%)

$232,500 + $170,500

$403,000

2013

$4,663 (+2.9%)

$244,800 + $132,500

$377,300

2012

$4,532 (+3.4%)

$244,800 + $131,900

$376,700

2011

$4,385 (+1.5%)

$244,800 + $132,900

$377,700

2010

$4,321 (+6.0%)

$244,800 + $148,700

$393,500

2009

$4,075

$243,000 + $161,300

$404,300

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

Permits

Jul 7, 2014 • Active

Electrical

Jul 22, 2009 • Active

Plumbing

Work on a water heater.

Plumbing

Water heater

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Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 957

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Subdivision Name: LANE ESTATE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,629
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,595
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,098
Municipality Name: MEDFORD
Acres: 0.14
Zoning Code: SF1
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,629
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2373095S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

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Brooks School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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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Estimated sale price

$940,000 – $1.14M

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Home values near 243 Playstead Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
225 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1608 Sq. Ft.	$899,827
239 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1552 Sq. Ft.	$940,583

Address	Redfin Estimate
229 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1416 Sq. Ft.	$808,484
247 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1449 Sq. Ft.	$919,327

Address	Redfin Estimate
235 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1392 Sq. Ft.	$801,031
251 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1652 Sq. Ft.	$979,661

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