West Medford! Beautiful Center Entrance Colonial with a detached garage. 1st floor features expanded fire placed living room with recessed lighting, formal dining room with built-in china cabinet and an updated fully-applianced eat-in cabinet kitchen with granite counters, island, a ceramic tile floor & recessed lighting. 2nd floor features master bedroom, 2 other bedrooms & a newer ceramic tile bath. Both floors feature beautiful refinished hardwood floors. The basement features a half bath, storage, utility and laundry areas. There is a beautiful deck along the back of the house with an awning. Newer roof, heating system and electric service (200 Amps). The yard is large with many plantings. Many other updates on separate sheet. This home is located steps to the bus stop for the "Express Bus to Boston," Wellington & Sullivan Stations, Davis Square & Woburn. Also, minutes to the commuter rail and Routes 93, 60, 16 and 38.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
6,320 sq ftLot Size
$634Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Maria Cappadona• Century 21 Advance Realty
Bought with Betty Levin• Century 21 Advance Realty
Lovely well maintained center-entrance Colonial in West Medford near Winchester line on nice level lot with detached one-car garage and large backyard. Front-to-back fireplaced living room opening to 3-season porch, formal dining room with pretty built-in china cabinet, large eat-in cabinet kitchen, large master bedroom with walk-in closet. Walk to bus, commuter rail, shops, restaurants, park, etc. Close to major highways. Minutes to Boston. Don't miss this one! Great Value! Wonderful Location!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,466 (+5.3%)
$506,400 + $358,700
$865,100
2025
$7,088 (+7.0%)
$482,300 + $323,200
$805,500
2024
$6,624 (+5.2%)
$459,300 + $318,200
$777,500
2023
$6,299 (+2.9%)
$429,200 + $299,000
$728,200
2022
$6,119 (+2.8%)
$390,200 + $288,900
$679,100
2021
$5,955 (−3.7%)
$371,600 + $261,200
$632,800
2020
$6,181 (+4.2%)
$371,600 + $301,700
$673,300
2019
$5,931 (+1.7%)
$337,800 + $280,000
$617,800
2018
$5,834 (+3.1%)
$307,100 + $262,600
$569,700
2017
$5,661 (+19.7%)
$287,000 + $249,100
$536,100
2016
$4,728 (+2.4%)
$260,900 + $161,600
$422,500
2015
$4,616 (−0.3%)
$248,500 + $146,000
$394,500
2014
$4,629 (+1.8%)
$236,600 + $141,300
$377,900
2013
$4,546 (+2.7%)
$249,100 + $118,700
$367,800
2012
$4,426 (+2.9%)
$249,100 + $118,800
$367,900
2011
$4,302 (+2.8%)
$249,100 + $121,400
$370,500
2010
$4,183 (+4.0%)
$249,100 + $131,900
$381,000
2009
$4,023
$247,200 + $151,900
$399,100
Tax history for 247 Playstead Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,466 (+5.3%)
$506,400 + $358,700
$865,100
2025
$7,088 (+7.0%)
$482,300 + $323,200
$805,500
2024
$6,624 (+5.2%)
$459,300 + $318,200
$777,500
2023
$6,299 (+2.9%)
$429,200 + $299,000
$728,200
2022
$6,119 (+2.8%)
$390,200 + $288,900
$679,100
2021
$5,955 (−3.7%)
$371,600 + $261,200
$632,800
2020
$6,181 (+4.2%)
$371,600 + $301,700
$673,300
2019
$5,931 (+1.7%)
$337,800 + $280,000
$617,800
2018
$5,834 (+3.1%)
$307,100 + $262,600
$569,700
2017
$5,661 (+19.7%)
$287,000 + $249,100
$536,100
2016
$4,728 (+2.4%)
$260,900 + $161,600
$422,500
2015
$4,616 (−0.3%)
$248,500 + $146,000
$394,500
2014
$4,629 (+1.8%)
$236,600 + $141,300
$377,900
2013
$4,546 (+2.7%)
$249,100 + $118,700
$367,800
2012
$4,426 (+2.9%)
$249,100 + $118,800
$367,900
2011
$4,302 (+2.8%)
$249,100 + $121,400
$370,500
2010
$4,183 (+4.0%)
$249,100 + $131,900
$381,000
2009
$4,023
$247,200 + $151,900
$399,100
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,449
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
927711S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Jun 13, 2016 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
Solar
Oct 29, 2013 • Active
Gas
Install or work on a cook stove on the first floor.
Gas
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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Near the corner of Playstead Rd. and Winthrop St.
UnparsedAddress: 247 Playstead Rd., Medford MA 02155
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,449
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 927711S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
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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