Google street view image for 278 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA 02155

Off Market Sep 2011 for $285K

$1,011,337

•

2,805

sq ft

278 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA 02155

About this home

Sellers willing to entertain offers between $299,900 and $349,900. Updates include vinyl siding, replacement windows, mix of gorgeous floors, large sunfilled rooms with high ceilings. Convenient to MBTA service as well as the new Andrews/McGlynn schools & the Mystic River. Easy access to Boston, Cambridge as well as Wellington Circle. Unit 1 features 2-4 bedrooms as well as an extra screen porch. Unit 2 features 2bed/1bath w/updated kitchen with in unit laundry hookup.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

10,377 sq ftLot Size

$361Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Betty Levin • Wolfson Cutler Real Estate

Listed by • Wolfson Cutler Real Estate

Bought with Betty Levin • Wolfson Cutler Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #71141626

Redfin Estimate

$1,011,337

$726K since sold in September 2011$3,000 since August

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B
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$1,410,000
C
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SOLD JUL 8, 2026
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D
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SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$910,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,163 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,250,000
F
4 beds2 baths3,316 sq ft
32 Lincoln Rd, 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

101.4%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$888K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 278 Riverside Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,934 (+9.7%)

$424,000 + $611,200

$1,035,200

2024

$8,146 (+5.4%)

$384,600 + $571,500

$956,100

2023

$7,730 (+0.9%)

$359,500 + $534,100

$893,600

2022

$7,659 (+5.9%)

$326,900 + $523,100

$850,000

2021

$7,231 (+0.6%)

$311,400 + $457,000

$768,400

2020

$7,190 (+0.9%)

$311,400 + $471,800

$783,200

2019

$7,123 (+12.0%)

$283,200 + $458,800

$742,000

2018

$6,358 (+6.6%)

$257,500 + $363,400

$620,900

2017

$5,967 (+4.0%)

$240,700 + $324,400

$565,100

2016

$5,737 (+5.8%)

$218,700 + $294,000

$512,700

2015

$5,421 (+6.0%)

$208,300 + $255,000

$463,300

2014

$5,113 (+5.3%)

$198,400 + $219,000

$417,400

2013

$4,856 (+5.0%)

$208,800 + $184,100

$392,900

2012

$4,624 (+4.1%)

$208,800 + $175,600

$384,400

2011

$4,444 (−7.0%)

$208,800 + $174,000

$382,800

2010

$4,776 (+0.4%)

$208,800 + $226,200

$435,000

2009

$4,757

$240,800 + $231,100

$471,900

Tax history for 278 Riverside Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,934 (+9.7%)

$424,000 + $611,200

$1,035,200

2024

$8,146 (+5.4%)

$384,600 + $571,500

$956,100

2023

$7,730 (+0.9%)

$359,500 + $534,100

$893,600

2022

$7,659 (+5.9%)

$326,900 + $523,100

$850,000

2021

$7,231 (+0.6%)

$311,400 + $457,000

$768,400

2020

$7,190 (+0.9%)

$311,400 + $471,800

$783,200

2019

$7,123 (+12.0%)

$283,200 + $458,800

$742,000

2018

$6,358 (+6.6%)

$257,500 + $363,400

$620,900

2017

$5,967 (+4.0%)

$240,700 + $324,400

$565,100

2016

$5,737 (+5.8%)

$218,700 + $294,000

$512,700

2015

$5,421 (+6.0%)

$208,300 + $255,000

$463,300

2014

$5,113 (+5.3%)

$198,400 + $219,000

$417,400

2013

$4,856 (+5.0%)

$208,800 + $184,100

$392,900

2012

$4,624 (+4.1%)

$208,800 + $175,600

$384,400

2011

$4,444 (−7.0%)

$208,800 + $174,000

$382,800

2010

$4,776 (+0.4%)

$208,800 + $226,200

$435,000

2009

$4,757

$240,800 + $231,100

$471,900

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,377

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,805

Year built

1900

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

1633256S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Feb 7, 2018.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Open Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Appliances
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Varies, Hardwood, Pine
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic, Heated Attic, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,805
Foundation Area: 999,999
Foundation Details: Block, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 4
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Unknown/Mixed
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed, Deck
Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck, Rain Gutters, Varies per Unit

Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side
Levels: 4
Green Energy Efficient : Varies per Unit

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,776.30
Tax Year: 2010

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Varies per Unit
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Oil
Heating Units: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Mcglynn
Middle Or Junior School: Andrews
High School: Medford High

Location Information
Directions: Riverside Ave to corner of Lapham St.
UnparsedAddress: 278 Riverside Ave, Medford MA 02155

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,805
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 10,377 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1633256S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Feb 7, 2018

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

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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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

2/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk 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

$961,000 – $1.16M

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Home values near 278 Riverside Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
275 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2227 Sq. Ft.	$1,028,904
270 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2589 Sq. Ft.	$1,148,909

Address	Redfin Estimate
273 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3193 Sq. Ft.	$1,122,208
281 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA 10 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3400 Sq. Ft.	$1,360,321

Address	Redfin Estimate
266 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2112 Sq. Ft.	$1,039,515
286 Riverside Ave Apartment 4, Medford, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 870 Sq. Ft.	$525,732

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