Well located property in Medford. Features fenced in back yard, partially finaished basement and hardwood floors. Seller is motivated and is looking for offers. Seller has never resided in home and has no information regarding the property history. All sales contracts including addendums must be returned with in 48 hours or seller will terminate the sale. All diligence regarding the property is the responsibility of the buyer
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
5,014 sq ftLot Size
$383Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Scott Kearnan• Prudential Lenmar Realty
Bought with Jucelia Oliveira• RE/MAX United Brokers
Charming cape.Four bedrooms , fireplaced living room. Large eat-in kitchen. H.W. floors, newer bath front muc room. Full walk out basement. Basment has sink and toilet. Nice level lot with driveway.On bus line to wellington & medford square. Family room in lower level is not heated.
MLS PIN #30205166
Apr 2, 1998
Sold
$143,000
$90/sq ft
Feb 16, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Feb 15, 1998
Listed
$139,900
$88/sq ft
LOOKS CAN BE DECEIVING! MUCH LRGR THAN IT APPEARS W/4 BDRS THIS WELL BUILT CAPE STYLE HOME OFFERS 4 BDRS HDWD FLRS, NEWER HARVEY TILT-OUT WNDWS, POTENTIAL FOR FR IN BASE. LRG FENCE LEVEL YRD. A LITTLE PAPER & PAINT COULF GO FAR
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,469 (+23.7%)
$363,600 + $270,100
$633,700
2024
$4,420 (+5.1%)
$329,800 + $189,000
$518,800
2023
$4,205 (+4.8%)
$308,200 + $177,900
$486,100
2022
$4,011 (−2.1%)
$280,200 + $165,000
$445,200
2021
$4,097 (+4.2%)
$266,800 + $168,600
$435,400
2020
$3,933 (+2.9%)
$266,800 + $161,600
$428,400
2019
$3,822 (−0.8%)
$242,500 + $155,600
$398,100
2018
$3,851 (+7.1%)
$220,500 + $155,600
$376,100
2017
$3,597 (+3.0%)
$206,100 + $134,500
$340,600
2016
$3,491 (−3.9%)
$187,300 + $124,700
$312,000
2015
$3,633 (+5.6%)
$178,400 + $132,100
$310,500
2014
$3,441 (+7.0%)
$169,900 + $111,000
$280,900
2013
$3,217 (+1.8%)
$178,900 + $81,400
$260,300
2012
$3,160 (+2.3%)
$178,900 + $83,800
$262,700
2011
$3,089 (−2.2%)
$178,900 + $87,200
$266,100
2010
$3,159 (+5.8%)
$178,900 + $108,800
$287,700
2009
$2,985
$188,500 + $107,600
$296,100
Tax history for 257 Riverside Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,469 (+23.7%)
$363,600 + $270,100
$633,700
2024
$4,420 (+5.1%)
$329,800 + $189,000
$518,800
2023
$4,205 (+4.8%)
$308,200 + $177,900
$486,100
2022
$4,011 (−2.1%)
$280,200 + $165,000
$445,200
2021
$4,097 (+4.2%)
$266,800 + $168,600
$435,400
2020
$3,933 (+2.9%)
$266,800 + $161,600
$428,400
2019
$3,822 (−0.8%)
$242,500 + $155,600
$398,100
2018
$3,851 (+7.1%)
$220,500 + $155,600
$376,100
2017
$3,597 (+3.0%)
$206,100 + $134,500
$340,600
2016
$3,491 (−3.9%)
$187,300 + $124,700
$312,000
2015
$3,633 (+5.6%)
$178,400 + $132,100
$310,500
2014
$3,441 (+7.0%)
$169,900 + $111,000
$280,900
2013
$3,217 (+1.8%)
$178,900 + $81,400
$260,300
2012
$3,160 (+2.3%)
$178,900 + $83,800
$262,700
2011
$3,089 (−2.2%)
$178,900 + $87,200
$266,100
2010
$3,159 (+5.8%)
$178,900 + $108,800
$287,700
2009
$2,985
$188,500 + $107,600
$296,100
*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
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,188
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1836466S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Sep 14, 2009 • Active
Gas
Work on a heating boiler.
Gas
HVAC
Sep 14, 2009 • Active
Plumbing
Plumbing
Water heater
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 Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,584
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,895
Tax Year: 2008
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mapquest.com
UnparsedAddress: 257 Riverside Ave, Medford MA 02155
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,188
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1836466S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
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 • 1.9mi
5/10
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