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Off Market Jun 2024 for $750K

$826,101

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1,658

sq ft

38 Fern Rd, Medford, MA 02155

About this home

Welcome to your new home in the Highlands neighborhood, meticulously maintained with care. Recent updates, including a new boiler and hot water tank, alongside freshly painted interiors and exteriors, ensure peace of mind for its fortunate owners. With convenient access to everywhere, this residence presents boundless possibilities, thanks to its versatile layout, ideal for tailoring to your unique vision—whether you envision a spacious single-family haven or contemplate the potential for an in-law suite or dual-family living. Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of this sought-after neighborhood while admiring the breathtaking cityscape views from this charming abode. Additionally, the convenience of a fully walk-up attic offers abundant storage space or the chance to expand further, enhancing the allure of this property. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to own a home that blends comfort, convenience, and endless potential. All offers to be reviewed on 4/9/24 at noon.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

5,004 sq ftLot Size

$498Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Holly Mazur • Engel & Volkers By the Sea

Bought with Michael Lee • Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

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•Source:MLS PIN #73219392

$863,305

Updated Oct 15, 2025

Based on recent home sales selected by the homeowner.

SOLD JUL 2, 2025
61 Clifton St, Medford, MA 02155
$1,080,000 Last sold price
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,658 sq ft
61 Clifton St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUN 12, 2025
58 Watervale Rd, Medford, MA 02155
$901,000 Last sold price
B
3 beds2 baths1,519 sq ft
58 Watervale Rd, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD MAR 27, 2025
37 Presley St, Malden, MA 02148
$918,000 Last sold price
C
4 beds2 baths1,691 sq ft
37 Presley St, Malden, MA 02148
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN DEC 20, 2024
73 Adams St, Malden, MA 02148
$860,000 Last sold price
D
4 beds2 baths1,570 sq ft
73 Adams St, Malden, MA 02148
SOLD NOV 25, 2024
11 Fells Avenue Ter, Medford, MA 02155
$878,000 Last sold price
E
3 beds2 baths1,504 sq ft
11 Fells Avenue Ter, Medford, MA 02155

Redfin Estimate

$826,101

$76K since sold in June 2024$22K since August

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This home's estimate is 1.1% higher than the average sale price ($817K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 30, 2025
$927,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,506 sq ft
46 Boynton Rd, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$690,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,486 sq ft
57 Taft St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JAN 21, 2026
$732,500
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,612 sq ft
38 Tainter St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JAN 29, 2026
$805,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,708 sq ft
83 Court St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$799,900
E
4 beds1.5 baths1,542 sq ft
1 Newport Ave, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$950,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,564 sq ft
112 Ashcroft 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

101.8%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$860K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

122

23 MoM

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Sale history for 38 Fern Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,311 (+11.6%)

$363,400 + $252,000

$615,400

2024

$4,761 (+2.3%)

$313,100 + $245,700

$558,800

2023

$4,656 (+8.8%)

$292,600 + $245,700

$538,300

2022

$4,279 (+3.1%)

$266,000 + $208,900

$474,900

2021

$4,151 (+5.2%)

$253,300 + $187,800

$441,100

2020

$3,944 (+3.5%)

$253,300 + $176,300

$429,600

2019

$3,812 (+6.4%)

$230,300 + $166,800

$397,100

2018

$3,582 (+6.5%)

$209,300 + $140,500

$349,800

2017

$3,364 (+5.0%)

$195,600 + $123,000

$318,600

2016

$3,205 (−0.4%)

$177,900 + $108,500

$286,400

2015

$3,218 (+2.0%)

$169,400 + $105,600

$275,000

2014

$3,154 (+1.5%)

$161,300 + $96,200

$257,500

2013

$3,106 (+1.0%)

$169,900 + $81,400

$251,300

2012

$3,076 (+5.8%)

$169,900 + $85,800

$255,700

2011

$2,907 (−9.4%)

$169,900 + $80,500

$250,400

2010

$3,208 (+0.9%)

$169,900 + $122,300

$292,200

2009

$3,180

$191,900 + $123,600

$315,500

Tax history for 38 Fern Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,311 (+11.6%)

$363,400 + $252,000

$615,400

2024

$4,761 (+2.3%)

$313,100 + $245,700

$558,800

2023

$4,656 (+8.8%)

$292,600 + $245,700

$538,300

2022

$4,279 (+3.1%)

$266,000 + $208,900

$474,900

2021

$4,151 (+5.2%)

$253,300 + $187,800

$441,100

2020

$3,944 (+3.5%)

$253,300 + $176,300

$429,600

2019

$3,812 (+6.4%)

$230,300 + $166,800

$397,100

2018

$3,582 (+6.5%)

$209,300 + $140,500

$349,800

2017

$3,364 (+5.0%)

$195,600 + $123,000

$318,600

2016

$3,205 (−0.4%)

$177,900 + $108,500

$286,400

2015

$3,218 (+2.0%)

$169,400 + $105,600

$275,000

2014

$3,154 (+1.5%)

$161,300 + $96,200

$257,500

2013

$3,106 (+1.0%)

$169,900 + $81,400

$251,300

2012

$3,076 (+5.8%)

$169,900 + $85,800

$255,700

2011

$2,907 (−9.4%)

$169,900 + $80,500

$250,400

2010

$3,208 (+0.9%)

$169,900 + $122,300

$292,200

2009

$3,180

$191,900 + $123,600

$315,500

*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

5,004

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,658

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1962306S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

Views, Green

Last updated by owner on Jul 3, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 155.94
Length: 11.3
Width: 13.8
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 153.32
Length: 11.11
Width: 13.8
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 161.04
Length: 13.2
Width: 12.2
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Laminate,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 148.24
Length: 13.6
Width: 10.9
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Laminate,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 69.69
Length: 6.9
Width: 10.1
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 42.84
Length: 5.1
Width: 8.4
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup

Living Room Information
Area: 215.09
Length: 13.7
Width: 15.7
Level: Main,First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan

Family Room Information
Area: 360.36
Length: 23.4
Width: 15.4
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Laminate,Wet Bar,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan

Dining Room Information
Area: 163.03
Length: 11.9
Width: 13.7
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Pendant,Archway

Kitchen Information
Area: 145.6
Length: 14
Width: 10.4
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Balcony / Deck,Balcony - Exterior,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 5.10X8.4
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Wood Laminate
Interior Features: Wet Bar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,658
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Stone, Block
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: white

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, City View(s)

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Lot Features: Cleared, Sloped
ViewYN: Has View
View: City View(s), City
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,656
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Fellsway to Fern
UnparsedAddress: 38 Fern Rd, Medford MA 02155

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Laundromat, Highway Access, Public School, University

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,658
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,004 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1962306S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views, Green

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 3, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Roberts Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

5/10

Andrews Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

6/10

Medford High School

Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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

6/10 Heat Factor

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

6/10 Wind Factor

60% 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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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

$785,000 – $951,000

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Home values near 38 Fern Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
66 Fern Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1307 Sq. Ft.	$753,485
50 Fern Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$796,964

Address	Redfin Estimate
60 Fern Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1447 Sq. Ft.	$686,097
49 Fern Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1128 Sq. Ft.	$887,214

Address	Redfin Estimate
56 Fern Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1803 Sq. Ft.	$832,135
55 Fern Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1091 Sq. Ft.	$737,208

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