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Off market aug 1994 for $185K

$958,684

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,184/mo

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1,652

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251 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 02155

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251 Playstead Rd is a 1,652 square foot house on a 6,534 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 31, 1994 for $185,000. Based on Redfin's Medford data, we estimate the home's value is $958,684.

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

6,534 sq ftLot Size

$580Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$958,684

$774K since sold in August 1994$3,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 1.3% higher than the average sale price ($946K) of 6 comparable homes.

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C
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Market trends in 02155, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.1%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$870K

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

6 days MoM

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19 MoM

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Sale history for 251 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,447 (+12.4%)

$508,500 + $470,300

$978,800

2024

$7,518 (+5.1%)

$461,200 + $421,200

$882,400

2023

$7,153 (+2.5%)

$431,000 + $395,900

$826,900

2022

$6,976 (+3.2%)

$391,800 + $382,400

$774,200

2021

$6,759 (+2.1%)

$373,200 + $345,100

$718,300

2020

$6,619 (+4.2%)

$373,200 + $347,800

$721,000

2019

$6,352 (+8.4%)

$339,200 + $322,500

$661,700

2018

$5,862 (+2.5%)

$308,300 + $264,200

$572,500

2017

$5,718 (+7.1%)

$288,200 + $253,300

$541,500

2016

$5,339 (+3.3%)

$262,000 + $215,100

$477,100

2015

$5,166 (+1.0%)

$249,500 + $192,000

$441,500

2014

$5,113 (+4.0%)

$237,600 + $179,800

$417,400

2013

$4,917 (+3.0%)

$250,100 + $147,700

$397,800

2012

$4,776 (+3.4%)

$250,100 + $146,900

$397,000

2011

$4,617 (+1.2%)

$250,100 + $147,600

$397,700

2010

$4,561 (+8.6%)

$250,100 + $165,300

$415,400

2009

$4,200

$248,300 + $168,400

$416,700

Tax history for 251 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,447 (+12.4%)

$508,500 + $470,300

$978,800

2024

$7,518 (+5.1%)

$461,200 + $421,200

$882,400

2023

$7,153 (+2.5%)

$431,000 + $395,900

$826,900

2022

$6,976 (+3.2%)

$391,800 + $382,400

$774,200

2021

$6,759 (+2.1%)

$373,200 + $345,100

$718,300

2020

$6,619 (+4.2%)

$373,200 + $347,800

$721,000

2019

$6,352 (+8.4%)

$339,200 + $322,500

$661,700

2018

$5,862 (+2.5%)

$308,300 + $264,200

$572,500

2017

$5,718 (+7.1%)

$288,200 + $253,300

$541,500

2016

$5,339 (+3.3%)

$262,000 + $215,100

$477,100

2015

$5,166 (+1.0%)

$249,500 + $192,000

$441,500

2014

$5,113 (+4.0%)

$237,600 + $179,800

$417,400

2013

$4,917 (+3.0%)

$250,100 + $147,700

$397,800

2012

$4,776 (+3.4%)

$250,100 + $146,900

$397,000

2011

$4,617 (+1.2%)

$250,100 + $147,600

$397,700

2010

$4,561 (+8.6%)

$250,100 + $165,300

$415,400

2009

$4,200

$248,300 + $168,400

$416,700

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

Permits

May 19, 2022 • Final

Building permit, one or two family dwelling

Remodel

Oct 11, 2017 • Final

Building permit, one or two family dwelling

Bathroom

Remodel

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

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 672

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

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Steam

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Subdivision Name: LANE ESTATE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,652
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,392
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,534
Municipality Name: MEDFORD
Acres: 0.15
Zoning Code: SF1
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,652
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3353446S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

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Preschool & daycare

Brooks School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

7/10

Andrews Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

6/10

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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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Data from public records.

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229 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1416 Sq. Ft.	$800,438
243 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1629 Sq. Ft.	$967,741
257 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,108,098
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