Off Market Mar 1998 for $305K

$1,098,061

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,823/mo

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257 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1997Year Built

10,583 sq ftLot Size

2 car garageParking

Listed by Maria Freda • Century 21 Fortin

Bought with • Era Andrew Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #50370495

Redfin Estimate

$1,098,061

$793K since sold in March 1998$30K since August

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This home's estimate is 2.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.13M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,100,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,796 sq ft
160 Brooks St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,399,000
B
3 beds3.5 baths2,936 sq ft
71 Sargent Rd, Winchester, MA 01890
SOLD APR 22, 2026
$1,325,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,153 sq ft
6 Marchant Rd, Winchester, MA 01890
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 31, 2026
$1,225,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,172 sq ft
18 Roberts Rd, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD BY REDFIN AUG 13, 2026
$1,050,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,804 sq ft
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SOLD DEC 17, 2025
$685,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,944 sq ft
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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 257 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,761 (+5.7%)

$550,600 + $696,300

$1,246,900

2025

$10,177 (+6.5%)

$524,400 + $632,100

$1,156,500

2024

$9,552 (+5.0%)

$499,500 + $621,600

$1,121,100

2023

$9,097 (+2.2%)

$466,800 + $584,900

$1,051,700

2022

$8,905 (+2.6%)

$424,500 + $563,900

$988,400

2021

$8,683 (+1.9%)

$404,300 + $518,400

$922,700

2020

$8,519 (+4.3%)

$404,300 + $523,700

$928,000

2019

$8,171 (+1.6%)

$367,600 + $483,500

$851,100

2018

$8,044 (+1.4%)

$334,200 + $451,300

$785,500

2017

$7,930 (+7.0%)

$312,400 + $438,500

$750,900

2016

$7,409 (+5.6%)

$284,000 + $378,100

$662,100

2015

$7,015 (+1.5%)

$270,500 + $329,100

$599,600

2014

$6,910 (+3.7%)

$257,600 + $306,500

$564,100

2013

$6,663 (+3.9%)

$271,100 + $268,000

$539,100

2012

$6,410 (+4.4%)

$271,100 + $261,700

$532,800

2011

$6,141 (−0.3%)

$271,100 + $257,800

$528,900

2010

$6,158 (−5.9%)

$271,100 + $289,700

$560,800

2009

$6,546

$293,600 + $355,800

$649,400

Tax history for 257 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,761 (+5.7%)

$550,600 + $696,300

$1,246,900

2025

$10,177 (+6.5%)

$524,400 + $632,100

$1,156,500

2024

$9,552 (+5.0%)

$499,500 + $621,600

$1,121,100

2023

$9,097 (+2.2%)

$466,800 + $584,900

$1,051,700

2022

$8,905 (+2.6%)

$424,500 + $563,900

$988,400

2021

$8,683 (+1.9%)

$404,300 + $518,400

$922,700

2020

$8,519 (+4.3%)

$404,300 + $523,700

$928,000

2019

$8,171 (+1.6%)

$367,600 + $483,500

$851,100

2018

$8,044 (+1.4%)

$334,200 + $451,300

$785,500

2017

$7,930 (+7.0%)

$312,400 + $438,500

$750,900

2016

$7,409 (+5.6%)

$284,000 + $378,100

$662,100

2015

$7,015 (+1.5%)

$270,500 + $329,100

$599,600

2014

$6,910 (+3.7%)

$257,600 + $306,500

$564,100

2013

$6,663 (+3.9%)

$271,100 + $268,000

$539,100

2012

$6,410 (+4.4%)

$271,100 + $261,700

$532,800

2011

$6,141 (−0.3%)

$271,100 + $257,800

$528,900

2010

$6,158 (−5.9%)

$271,100 + $289,700

$560,800

2009

$6,546

$293,600 + $355,800

$649,400

*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

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,280

Year built

1997

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2118342S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Dining Area

Basement Information
Basement: Full

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck

Property Information
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: WINCHESTER
UnparsedAddress: 257 Playstead Road, Medford MA

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,280
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2118342S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

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 • 2.2mi

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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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

$1.04M – $1.26M

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Home values near 257 Playstead Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
235 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1392 Sq. Ft.	$809,580
247 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1449 Sq. Ft.	$901,708

Address	Redfin Estimate
239 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1552 Sq. Ft.	$943,418
251 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1652 Sq. Ft.	$960,586

Address	Redfin Estimate
243 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1629 Sq. Ft.	$971,287
255 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1988 Sq. Ft.	$1,237,268

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