Welcome to 48 Rural Avenue, located in the highly desirable and hard-to-find Lawrence Estates neighborhood of Medford. This spacious home offers 8 rooms, including 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, along with a rare 2-car garage.The property features a solid layout with great potential and is in need of some minor repairs—an excellent opportunity to customize and make it truly shine. With its generous room count, convenient location, and classic charm, this home is perfect for buyers looking to add value in a sought-after area.Motivated seller—don’t miss the chance to own in one of Medford’s most established neighborhoodsMore photos to follow
LAWRENCE ESTATES. HARD TO FIND LOCATION. 8 RM ENGLISH TUDOR FPLR HDWD FLRS, 2C ATTACHED GARAGE, YARD, NEWER WINDOWS, NEW FURNACE, 100AMP CB, W/U EXP ATTIC 1.5BA, DECK, NATURAL WOOD
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,229 (+5.1%)
$542,500 + $411,000
$953,500
2025
$7,828 (+7.0%)
$516,600 + $373,000
$889,600
2024
$7,318 (+5.2%)
$492,000 + $366,900
$858,900
2023
$6,956 (+2.9%)
$459,800 + $344,400
$804,200
2022
$6,760 (+3.1%)
$418,000 + $332,300
$750,300
2021
$6,558 (+2.1%)
$398,100 + $298,800
$696,900
2020
$6,426 (+4.4%)
$398,100 + $301,900
$700,000
2019
$6,153 (+1.9%)
$361,900 + $279,000
$640,900
2018
$6,040 (+2.7%)
$329,000 + $260,800
$589,800
2017
$5,883 (+7.3%)
$307,400 + $249,700
$557,100
2016
$5,481 (+2.5%)
$279,500 + $210,300
$489,800
2015
$5,345 (+1.1%)
$266,200 + $190,600
$456,800
2014
$5,287 (−4.0%)
$253,400 + $178,200
$431,600
2013
$5,505 (+3.1%)
$266,800 + $178,600
$445,400
2012
$5,339 (+3.6%)
$266,800 + $177,000
$443,800
2011
$5,154 (+0.9%)
$266,800 + $177,100
$443,900
2010
$5,110 (+14.8%)
$266,800 + $198,600
$465,400
2009
$4,453
$250,700 + $191,100
$441,800
Tax history for 48 Rural Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,229 (+5.1%)
$542,500 + $411,000
$953,500
2025
$7,828 (+7.0%)
$516,600 + $373,000
$889,600
2024
$7,318 (+5.2%)
$492,000 + $366,900
$858,900
2023
$6,956 (+2.9%)
$459,800 + $344,400
$804,200
2022
$6,760 (+3.1%)
$418,000 + $332,300
$750,300
2021
$6,558 (+2.1%)
$398,100 + $298,800
$696,900
2020
$6,426 (+4.4%)
$398,100 + $301,900
$700,000
2019
$6,153 (+1.9%)
$361,900 + $279,000
$640,900
2018
$6,040 (+2.7%)
$329,000 + $260,800
$589,800
2017
$5,883 (+7.3%)
$307,400 + $249,700
$557,100
2016
$5,481 (+2.5%)
$279,500 + $210,300
$489,800
2015
$5,345 (+1.1%)
$266,200 + $190,600
$456,800
2014
$5,287 (−4.0%)
$253,400 + $178,200
$431,600
2013
$5,505 (+3.1%)
$266,800 + $178,600
$445,400
2012
$5,339 (+3.6%)
$266,800 + $177,000
$443,800
2011
$5,154 (+0.9%)
$266,800 + $177,100
$443,900
2010
$5,110 (+14.8%)
$266,800 + $198,600
$465,400
2009
$4,453
$250,700 + $191,100
$441,800
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,776
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3458837S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Nov 6, 2026 • Active
Plumbing
Remodel the bathroom and kitchen.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
Oct 30, 2026 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Spaces: 7
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Tandem, Stone/Gravel
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 135
Length: 9
Width: 15
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 150
Length: 10
Width: 15
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 77
Length: 11
Width: 7
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 15
Length: 3
Width: 5
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 56
Length: 8
Width: 7
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Area: 221
Length: 13
Width: 17
Level: First
Family Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Area: 104
Length: 13
Width: 8
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Area: 135
Length: 15
Width: 9
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Partial
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Appliances
Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,055
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: GREY
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1835
Below Grade Finished Area: 220
ADU: N
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,828
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Radiant, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: lawrence estates
UnparsedAddress: 48 Rural Ave, Medford MA 02155
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,776
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3458837S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Brooks School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Andrews Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
Medford High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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
62% 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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Sun exposure
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.
9.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.20M – $1.45M
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