Outstanding opportunity to own a turnkey, lovingly maintained home in the highly sought-after Medford community! This 2-3 bedroom ranch has a LONG LIST OF MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS AND UPGRADES including a very nicely updated eat-in kitchen w/granite counters, an abundance of cabinet space, SS Energy Star appliances, recessed lighting, gas cooking and ceramic flooring; the updated full bath features ceramic tile and very tasteful newer fixtures! You'll find recently refinished hdwd floors in both bedrooms, the livingroom, dining room and the home office/den/playroom. On the full walk-out lower level you find a potential 3rd bedroom (heated), a half bath, laundry, access to the garage and tons of storage! Major system upgrades include a BRAND NEW ROOF, updated 200amp electrical, updated energy efficient windows and blown-in insulation/air-sealing. Outside you'll find a huge yard with THREE fully fenced areas for play, gardening and entertaining! No open house scheduled, book a showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
7,537 sq ftLot Size
$658Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Andrew Sarno• REMAX Andrew Realty Services
All showings only at the Open House!!!!!!! Nice SF home on a huge corner lot in North Medford. Full, walk out basement offers potential for more living space. All rooms are good size, with a functional lay-out and plenty of sunlight. Big fenced-in yard, 1 car garage. New vinyl siding and hw heater.
Public Records
Jul 10, 2003
Sold
$365,000
$310/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 30, 2002
Sold
$250,000
$213/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,805 (+6.5%)
$413,800 + $258,800
$672,600
2024
$5,449 (+12.3%)
$375,300 + $264,300
$639,600
2023
$4,853 (+3.3%)
$350,700 + $210,300
$561,000
2022
$4,698 (−0.3%)
$318,800 + $202,600
$521,400
2021
$4,712 (+4.6%)
$303,600 + $197,100
$500,700
2020
$4,505 (+5.1%)
$303,600 + $187,100
$490,700
2019
$4,287 (+6.3%)
$276,000 + $170,600
$446,600
2018
$4,034 (+1.8%)
$250,900 + $143,000
$393,900
2017
$3,961 (+5.5%)
$234,500 + $140,600
$375,100
2016
$3,753 (+1.4%)
$213,200 + $122,200
$335,400
2015
$3,700 (+3.8%)
$203,000 + $113,200
$316,200
2014
$3,566 (+10.7%)
$193,300 + $97,800
$291,100
2013
$3,221 (−2.1%)
$203,500 + $57,100
$260,600
2012
$3,289 (+2.7%)
$203,500 + $69,900
$273,400
2011
$3,201 (+1.2%)
$203,500 + $72,200
$275,700
2010
$3,162 (+3.1%)
$203,500 + $84,500
$288,000
2009
$3,066
$218,500 + $85,700
$304,200
Tax history for 5 Howard Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,805 (+6.5%)
$413,800 + $258,800
$672,600
2024
$5,449 (+12.3%)
$375,300 + $264,300
$639,600
2023
$4,853 (+3.3%)
$350,700 + $210,300
$561,000
2022
$4,698 (−0.3%)
$318,800 + $202,600
$521,400
2021
$4,712 (+4.6%)
$303,600 + $197,100
$500,700
2020
$4,505 (+5.1%)
$303,600 + $187,100
$490,700
2019
$4,287 (+6.3%)
$276,000 + $170,600
$446,600
2018
$4,034 (+1.8%)
$250,900 + $143,000
$393,900
2017
$3,961 (+5.5%)
$234,500 + $140,600
$375,100
2016
$3,753 (+1.4%)
$213,200 + $122,200
$335,400
2015
$3,700 (+3.8%)
$203,000 + $113,200
$316,200
2014
$3,566 (+10.7%)
$193,300 + $97,800
$291,100
2013
$3,221 (−2.1%)
$203,500 + $57,100
$260,600
2012
$3,289 (+2.7%)
$203,500 + $69,900
$273,400
2011
$3,201 (+1.2%)
$203,500 + $72,200
$275,700
2010
$3,162 (+3.1%)
$203,500 + $84,500
$288,000
2009
$3,066
$218,500 + $85,700
$304,200
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,176
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1604607S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Apr 12, 2024 • Final
Trench
Replace the lead water service line.
Plumbing
Jul 30, 2023 • Final
Building permit, one or two family dwelling
Perform weatherization, insulation, and air sealing work.
Remodel
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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Insulated Doors, French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Home Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,176
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,712
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Fern Rd to Watervale Rd to Howard Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 5 Howard Rd, Medford MA 02155
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,176
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1604607S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Kitchen Island And All Other Personal Property. Washer/Dryer Negotiable.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Roberts Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Andrews Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Medford High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
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