Beautifully situated in a coveted Lawrence Estates location, this “diamond in the rough” needs significant renovations, but holds great potential. Set on a large lot with spacious front & rear yards, two-car garage, and a long driveway. Offers 3 generous levels of living area, plus lower level with family room -- all of which could be reimagined & designed to suit your personal taste & lifestyle. Classic features include hardwood floors, wainscotting, wood accents, French doors & more. 1st level consists of a front-to-back living room with fireplace that leads to den/office. Dining room connects to both a screened-in porch overlooking tranquil yard & kitchen with separate eating area & pantry. Upstairs: main bedroom has private bath & balcony, 2 bedrooms, office & full bath. Step up to 3rd level that needs work, but has bedroom, full bath & large storage room. Unique opportunity. Well-loved for generations, this home awaits its next chapter.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$538Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by John Veneziano• REMAX Andrew Realty Services
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,286
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2077749S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.
Dec 23, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Bathroom
Kitchen
Plumbing
Dec 6, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Bathroom
Electrical
Ev charger
HVAC
Kitchen
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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Home Office, Den, Bathroom
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,286
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Balcony, Rain Gutters
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
Lot Features: Level
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,425
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Please use gps.
UnparsedAddress: 25 Rural Avenue, Medford MA 02155
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,286
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2077749S
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Brooks School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Andrews Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Medford High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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