Welcome to 5 McDonald Road, a beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated home nestled in one of Medford's most desirable neighborhoods. This inviting property blends classic charm with modern comfort, offering the perfect balance for today's lifestyle. Step inside to find a spacious and sun-filled layout featuring 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The main living area boasts gleaming hardwood floors, large windows, and a cozy fireplace-perfect for relaxing or entertaining guests. The updated kitchen features quartz countertop/stainless steel appliances with custom cabinets. Upstairs, you'll find generously sized bedrooms and a tastefully renovated bathroom. Outside, enjoy a private fenced-in backyard oasis with a new patio, perfect for outdoor gatherings or a quiet morning with coffee. A long driveway with ample parking completes this home. Located just minutes from Assembly Row, public transportation, local school, parks, and easy highway access, this home truly has it all.
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
5,710 sq ftLot Size
$588Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Linda Costanzo• Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Bought with Caroline Noonan Gould• Corcoran Property Advisors
You don't want to miss out on this wonderful family owned home! The charming design of the first floor lets you flow through the eat-in kitchen, dining room and large living room with ease. Both living and dining rooms open into the sun room with sliding doors leading to the in ground pool & patio in the backyard, perfect for summer entertaining! Second floor has two large bedrooms with room for a third bedroom or office with extra space off of the large hall area. Large bonus room in partially finished cellar. Plenty of room for off street parking. Extra room for storage in the walk up attic. 200 amp electrical w/ circuit breakers, hot water tank replaced 2018. Close to Boston, 93, Malden & Wellington Stations. Minutes away from Assembly Row the new Encore, Hanes Square, Davis Sq & Medford Sq. Shopping & restaurants are plentiful! Home is being sold As Is
Public Records
Feb 5, 1988
Sold
$165,000
$105/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,429 (+5.0%)
$362,300 + $382,700
$745,000
2025
$6,123 (+18.1%)
$345,100 + $350,700
$695,800
2024
$5,184 (+3.9%)
$328,600 + $279,800
$608,400
2023
$4,989 (+7.1%)
$307,100 + $269,700
$576,800
2022
$4,659 (+0.5%)
$279,200 + $237,900
$517,100
2021
$4,636 (+2.2%)
$265,900 + $226,800
$492,700
2020
$4,534 (+6.8%)
$263,100 + $230,800
$493,900
2019
$4,246 (+5.9%)
$226,600 + $215,700
$442,300
2018
$4,008 (+4.4%)
$206,000 + $185,400
$391,400
2017
$3,838 (−2.2%)
$192,500 + $170,900
$363,400
2016
$3,924 (+1.9%)
$175,000 + $175,700
$350,700
2015
$3,849 (+6.5%)
$166,700 + $162,300
$329,000
2014
$3,615 (+5.7%)
$149,900 + $145,200
$295,100
2013
$3,420 (−1.7%)
$157,800 + $118,900
$276,700
2012
$3,480 (+3.0%)
$167,100 + $122,200
$289,300
2011
$3,380 (+5.8%)
$167,100 + $124,000
$291,100
2010
$3,196 (−2.1%)
$167,100 + $124,000
$291,100
2009
$3,265
$195,700 + $128,200
$323,900
Tax history for 5 Mc Donald Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,429 (+5.0%)
$362,300 + $382,700
$745,000
2025
$6,123 (+18.1%)
$345,100 + $350,700
$695,800
2024
$5,184 (+3.9%)
$328,600 + $279,800
$608,400
2023
$4,989 (+7.1%)
$307,100 + $269,700
$576,800
2022
$4,659 (+0.5%)
$279,200 + $237,900
$517,100
2021
$4,636 (+2.2%)
$265,900 + $226,800
$492,700
2020
$4,534 (+6.8%)
$263,100 + $230,800
$493,900
2019
$4,246 (+5.9%)
$226,600 + $215,700
$442,300
2018
$4,008 (+4.4%)
$206,000 + $185,400
$391,400
2017
$3,838 (−2.2%)
$192,500 + $170,900
$363,400
2016
$3,924 (+1.9%)
$175,000 + $175,700
$350,700
2015
$3,849 (+6.5%)
$166,700 + $162,300
$329,000
2014
$3,615 (+5.7%)
$149,900 + $145,200
$295,100
2013
$3,420 (−1.7%)
$157,800 + $118,900
$276,700
2012
$3,480 (+3.0%)
$167,100 + $122,200
$289,300
2011
$3,380 (+5.8%)
$167,100 + $124,000
$291,100
2010
$3,196 (−2.1%)
$167,100 + $124,000
$291,100
2009
$3,265
$195,700 + $128,200
$323,900
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,573
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3320943S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Oct 30, 2026 • Active
1 and 2 family residential building
Remodel
Sep 9, 2023 • Final
Building permit, one or two family dwelling
Addition
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