Google street view image for 253 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA 02155

Off Market Mar 2001 for $195K

$739,962

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,428/mo

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2 ba

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1,264

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253 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA 02155

About this home

253 Riverside Ave is a 1,264 square foot house on a 4,792 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on March 20, 2001 for $195,000. Based on Redfin's Medford data, we estimate the home's value is $739,962.

Single-familyProperty Type

1952Year Built

4,792 sq ftLot Size

$585Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$739,962

$545K since sold in March 2001$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 1.2% lower than the average sale price ($749K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,025,000
A
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10 Hunewill Ave, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$725,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,420 sq ft
42 Cummings St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$605,000
C
4 beds1 bath1,388 sq ft
61 Ross St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$743,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,320 sq ft
117 Fern Rd, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$675,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,402 sq ft
30 Bowdoin St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD APR 7, 2026
$720,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,632 sq ft
236 Fellsway W, Medford, MA 02155

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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

Recently sold homes

144

23 MoM

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Sale history for 253 Riverside Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,711 (+17.5%)

$363,300 + $298,500

$661,800

2024

$4,861 (+5.4%)

$329,500 + $241,000

$570,500

2023

$4,612 (+4.5%)

$308,000 + $225,200

$533,200

2022

$4,414 (−1.6%)

$280,000 + $209,900

$489,900

2021

$4,485 (+4.3%)

$266,600 + $210,000

$476,600

2020

$4,301 (+2.4%)

$266,600 + $201,900

$468,500

2019

$4,199 (−1.3%)

$242,400 + $195,000

$437,400

2018

$4,253 (+6.8%)

$220,300 + $195,000

$415,300

2017

$3,983 (+2.5%)

$205,900 + $171,300

$377,200

2016

$3,885 (−1.9%)

$187,200 + $160,000

$347,200

2015

$3,962 (+5.3%)

$178,300 + $160,300

$338,600

2014

$3,762 (+8.6%)

$169,800 + $137,300

$307,100

2013

$3,463 (+1.7%)

$178,800 + $101,400

$280,200

2012

$3,404 (+2.7%)

$178,800 + $104,200

$283,000

2011

$3,313 (−2.2%)

$178,800 + $106,600

$285,400

2010

$3,388 (+7.6%)

$178,800 + $129,800

$308,600

2009

$3,149

$188,400 + $124,000

$312,400

Tax history for 253 Riverside Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,711 (+17.5%)

$363,300 + $298,500

$661,800

2024

$4,861 (+5.4%)

$329,500 + $241,000

$570,500

2023

$4,612 (+4.5%)

$308,000 + $225,200

$533,200

2022

$4,414 (−1.6%)

$280,000 + $209,900

$489,900

2021

$4,485 (+4.3%)

$266,600 + $210,000

$476,600

2020

$4,301 (+2.4%)

$266,600 + $201,900

$468,500

2019

$4,199 (−1.3%)

$242,400 + $195,000

$437,400

2018

$4,253 (+6.8%)

$220,300 + $195,000

$415,300

2017

$3,983 (+2.5%)

$205,900 + $171,300

$377,200

2016

$3,885 (−1.9%)

$187,200 + $160,000

$347,200

2015

$3,962 (+5.3%)

$178,300 + $160,300

$338,600

2014

$3,762 (+8.6%)

$169,800 + $137,300

$307,100

2013

$3,463 (+1.7%)

$178,800 + $101,400

$280,200

2012

$3,404 (+2.7%)

$178,800 + $104,200

$283,000

2011

$3,313 (−2.2%)

$178,800 + $106,600

$285,400

2010

$3,388 (+7.6%)

$178,800 + $129,800

$308,600

2009

$3,149

$188,400 + $124,000

$312,400

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

Permits

Jun 3, 2008 • Active

Electrical

Dec 20, 2006 • Active

Electrical

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: 768

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

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

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,264
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,464
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,792
Municipality Name: MEDFORD
Acres: 0.11
Zoning Code: APT1
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,264
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2250033S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Around this home

Schools

John J McGlynn Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

4/10

Andrews Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi

6/10

Medford High School

Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 41-55% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

63% 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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Historical weather

Medford, MA • 02155

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$703,000 – $851,000

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Home values near 253 Riverside Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
244 Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1801 Sq. Ft.	$964,381
248 Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2349 Sq. Ft.	$1,114,580

Address	Redfin Estimate
261 Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1186 Sq. Ft.	$735,090
240 Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2504 Sq. Ft.	$1,125,210

Address	Redfin Estimate
254 Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2601 Sq. Ft.	$1,064,866
235 Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2832 Sq. Ft.	$1,245,306

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