OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2017 for $790K

$1,217,873

•

1,988

sq ft

255 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 02155

About this home

LOCATION LOCATION LACATION!!! This turn-key central entrance colonial home is located in a highly sought after West Medford neighborhood. This 20 year old well maintained home is a commuters dream. Walking distance to buses, commuter rail, schools, restaurants and shopping in West Medford Square. Harwood floors throughout with tiled kitchen and baths. The main level welcomes you into a spacious open concept eat-in kitchen with large island and granite counter tops. The kitchen opens up into the main living area with fireplace and french doors that lead out to an18X30 sun filled deck with plenty of space to entertain. Half bath located in hallway between dining room and living room. The second level offers 4 bedrooms with large closets and one full bath with laundry. The master bedroom contains large closet and en suite with jacuzzi bathtub. Pulldown stairs lead to an insulated attic with plenty of storage. Finished basement with game room and separated area with utilities and storage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1997Year Built

7,044 sq ftLot Size

$613Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Darin Thompson • Stuart St James, Inc.

Bought with Darin Thompson • Stuart St James, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72139620

Redfin Estimate

$1,217,873

$428K since sold in June 2017$9,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 9.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.11M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,050,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,804 sq ft
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SOLD FEB 20, 2026
$1,040,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,916 sq ft
59 Wyman St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$850,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,924 sq ft
177 Brooks St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD DEC 22, 2025
$950,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,884 sq ft
141 Brooks St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$1,210,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,200 sq ft
211 Grove St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$1,560,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,578 sq ft
17 Cranston Rd, Winchester, MA 01890

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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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Sale history for 255 Playstead Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72139620

Jun 20, 2017

Sold

$790,000

$397/sq ft

Apr 12, 2017

Pending

—

Apr 3, 2017

Listed

$799,900

$402/sq ft

MLS PIN #50370496

Mar 20, 1998

Sold

$272,700

$137/sq ft

Apr 11, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Mar 30, 1997

Listed

$289,900

$146/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,945 (+12.5%)

$525,100 + $627,300

$1,152,400

2024

$8,840 (+4.9%)

$476,300 + $561,200

$1,037,500

2023

$8,425 (+2.2%)

$445,100 + $528,900

$974,000

2022

$8,246 (+3.1%)

$404,700 + $510,500

$915,200

2021

$8,001 (+2.1%)

$385,400 + $464,900

$850,300

2020

$7,836 (+4.2%)

$385,400 + $468,200

$853,600

2019

$7,522 (+1.5%)

$350,300 + $433,200

$783,500

2018

$7,410 (+1.9%)

$318,400 + $405,200

$723,600

2017

$7,274 (+7.5%)

$297,600 + $391,200

$688,800

2016

$6,764 (+4.8%)

$270,600 + $333,900

$604,500

2015

$6,457 (+1.2%)

$257,700 + $294,200

$551,900

2014

$6,379 (+3.1%)

$245,400 + $275,300

$520,700

2013

$6,187 (+5.1%)

$258,300 + $242,300

$500,600

2012

$5,885 (+3.5%)

$258,300 + $230,900

$489,200

2011

$5,685 (+0.2%)

$258,300 + $231,400

$489,700

2010

$5,676 (+2.5%)

$258,300 + $258,600

$516,900

2009

$5,536

$256,400 + $292,800

$549,200

Tax history for 255 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,945 (+12.5%)

$525,100 + $627,300

$1,152,400

2024

$8,840 (+4.9%)

$476,300 + $561,200

$1,037,500

2023

$8,425 (+2.2%)

$445,100 + $528,900

$974,000

2022

$8,246 (+3.1%)

$404,700 + $510,500

$915,200

2021

$8,001 (+2.1%)

$385,400 + $464,900

$850,300

2020

$7,836 (+4.2%)

$385,400 + $468,200

$853,600

2019

$7,522 (+1.5%)

$350,300 + $433,200

$783,500

2018

$7,410 (+1.9%)

$318,400 + $405,200

$723,600

2017

$7,274 (+7.5%)

$297,600 + $391,200

$688,800

2016

$6,764 (+4.8%)

$270,600 + $333,900

$604,500

2015

$6,457 (+1.2%)

$257,700 + $294,200

$551,900

2014

$6,379 (+3.1%)

$245,400 + $275,300

$520,700

2013

$6,187 (+5.1%)

$258,300 + $242,300

$500,600

2012

$5,885 (+3.5%)

$258,300 + $230,900

$489,200

2011

$5,685 (+0.2%)

$258,300 + $231,400

$489,700

2010

$5,676 (+2.5%)

$258,300 + $258,600

$516,900

2009

$5,536

$256,400 + $292,800

$549,200

*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

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,988

Year built

1997

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2543274S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Dec 13, 2019 • Final

Building permit, one or two family dwelling

Remodel a bathroom on the second floor.

Bathroom

Remodel

Jul 29, 2014 • Active

Plumbing

Work on a water meter in the basement.

Electrical

Electric meter

Plumbing

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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Interior Features: Finish - Cement Plaster, Finish - Sheetrock

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,988
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Storage, Sprinkler System, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Attic Vent Elec., Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,274
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Playstead Road and Winthrop Street
UnparsedAddress: 255 Playstead Rd, Medford MA 02155

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), 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: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,988
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2543274S

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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Lifestyle

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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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$1.16M – $1.40M

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Home values near 255 Playstead Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
235 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1392 Sq. Ft.	$801,031
247 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1449 Sq. Ft.	$919,327

Address	Redfin Estimate
239 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1552 Sq. Ft.	$940,583
251 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1652 Sq. Ft.	$979,661

Address	Redfin Estimate
243 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1629 Sq. Ft.	$988,618
257 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,115,519

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