SOLD MAR 19, 2026

Off market mar 2026 for $865K

$1,162,187

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,195/mo

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2,651

sq ft

5 Sylvia Rd, Medford, MA 02155

About this home

EDWARD OAKES HOUSE (C.1729)SINGLE FAMILY GEORGIAN COLONIAL RICH WITH HISTORY AND BRIMMING WITH POTENTIAL NESTLED AT 5 SYLVIA ROAD HAS BEEN ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES (NOT IN HISTORICAL DISTRICT)SINCE 1980 WHOSE EARLIEST ELEMENTS (THE 4 FRONT ROOMS)DATE TO AS EARLY AS 1729.IT IS BELIEVED THE HOUSE WHEN BUILT HAD CONNECTIONS TO THE TUFTS FAMILY.THE 3 STORY RESIDENCE INCLUDES LR/DR/MUDROOM,3 BEDROOMS 2.5 BATHS,FIVE 18TH CENTURY FIREPLACES 2 WITH BAKE OVENS. WIDE PINE FLOORS AND ORIGINAL PANELING IN A NUMBER OF ROOMS AS WELL AS VISIBLE POST-AND-BEAM CONSTRUCTION ON THE INTERIOR OF ALL 3 FLOORS. IDEAL COMMUTER LOCATION (BUSES 96 & 101)CONNECTING MBTA BUS LINES, CLOSE TO MEDFORD TUFTS STATION & CAMPUS, W/ REASONABLE ACCESS TO I-93,ROUTES 16 & 28 AND ASSEMBLY ROW. SEE ATTACHMENTS IN "DOCUMENTS" FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DON'T MISS THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY, READY FOR A NEW CHAPTER..

Single-familyProperty Type

1729Year Built

4,814 sq ftLot Size

$438Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Constance Botticelli • Century 21 North East

Bought with Sabrina Carr Group • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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•Source:MLS PIN #73468701

Redfin Estimate

$1,162,187

$297K since sold in March 2026$173K since September

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Market trends in 02155, MA

Last updated September 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 5 Sylvia Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,493 (+19.5%)

$359,600 + $508,700

$868,300

2024

$6,270 (+5.0%)

$326,100 + $409,800

$735,900

2023

$5,971 (+2.1%)

$304,800 + $385,500

$690,300

2022

$5,846 (+4.0%)

$277,100 + $371,700

$648,800

2021

$5,622 (+1.9%)

$263,900 + $333,500

$597,400

2020

$5,516 (+4.3%)

$263,900 + $337,000

$600,900

2019

$5,289 (+1.6%)

$239,900 + $311,000

$550,900

2018

$5,204 (+1.6%)

$218,000 + $290,200

$508,200

2017

$5,124 (+6.1%)

$203,800 + $281,400

$485,200

2016

$4,830 (+5.3%)

$185,300 + $246,300

$431,600

2015

$4,589 (+1.3%)

$176,500 + $215,700

$392,200

2014

$4,531 (+3.9%)

$168,100 + $201,800

$369,900

2013

$4,361 (+3.8%)

$176,900 + $175,900

$352,800

2012

$4,200 (+4.8%)

$176,900 + $172,200

$349,100

2011

$4,009

$176,900 + $168,400

$345,300

2010

$4,010 (−2.3%)

$176,900 + $188,300

$365,200

2009

$4,103

$204,100 + $202,900

$407,000

Tax history for 5 Sylvia Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,493 (+19.5%)

$359,600 + $508,700

$868,300

2024

$6,270 (+5.0%)

$326,100 + $409,800

$735,900

2023

$5,971 (+2.1%)

$304,800 + $385,500

$690,300

2022

$5,846 (+4.0%)

$277,100 + $371,700

$648,800

2021

$5,622 (+1.9%)

$263,900 + $333,500

$597,400

2020

$5,516 (+4.3%)

$263,900 + $337,000

$600,900

2019

$5,289 (+1.6%)

$239,900 + $311,000

$550,900

2018

$5,204 (+1.6%)

$218,000 + $290,200

$508,200

2017

$5,124 (+6.1%)

$203,800 + $281,400

$485,200

2016

$4,830 (+5.3%)

$185,300 + $246,300

$431,600

2015

$4,589 (+1.3%)

$176,500 + $215,700

$392,200

2014

$4,531 (+3.9%)

$168,100 + $201,800

$369,900

2013

$4,361 (+3.8%)

$176,900 + $175,900

$352,800

2012

$4,200 (+4.8%)

$176,900 + $172,200

$349,100

2011

$4,009

$176,900 + $168,400

$345,300

2010

$4,010 (−2.3%)

$176,900 + $188,300

$365,200

2009

$4,103

$204,100 + $202,900

$407,000

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,651

Year built

1780

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1947212S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 254.79
Length: 14.9
Width: 17.1
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Wainscoting,Crown Molding

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 238.28
Length: 14.8
Width: 16.1
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Crown Molding

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 139.7
Length: 11
Width: 12.7
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Main Level Bathrooms: 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pedestal Sink

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 239.7
Length: 14.1
Width: 17
Level: Main,First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Wood,Exterior Access,Crown Molding

Dining Room Information
Area: 238.43
Length: 14.8
Width: 16.11
Level: Main,First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet,Flooring - Wood,Wainscoting,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 302.4
Length: 24
Width: 12.6
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Countertops - Paper Based,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Chair Rail,Open Floorplan,Gas Stove,Lighting - Overhead

Office Room Information
Area: 139.15
Length: 12.1
Width: 11.5
Level: Third
Features: Ceiling - Beamed,Ceiling - Vaulted,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Attic Access

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Gas, Washer Hookup, Sink, First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom

Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Open Floorplan, Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Attic Access, Mud Room, Office, Bonus Room, Walk-Up Attic, High Speed Internet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,651
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Post & Beam
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Approximate,Certified Historic
Color: Brown

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 2651
Security Features: Security System
ADU: N

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,493
Tax Year: 2026

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts

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

Location

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

Location Information
Directions: Main to Sylvia
UnparsedAddress: 5 Sylvia Rd, Medford MA 02155

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,651
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1780
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1947212S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Missituk Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

5/10

Andrews Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

6/10

Medford High School

Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

5/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

Minor risk of being in a wildfire over next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 hot days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

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$1.11M – $1.34M

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Home values near 5 Sylvia Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Sylvia Road, Medford, MA 7 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2810 Sq. Ft.	$1,029,162
6 Sylvia Road, Medford, MA 7 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2615 Sq. Ft.	$1,094,708

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Sylvia Road, Medford, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2112 Sq. Ft.	$984,573
208 Main Street, Medford, MA 9 Beds \| 9 Baths \| 27808 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Sylvia Road, Medford, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2792 Sq. Ft.	$1,076,258
194 Main Street, Medford, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2272 Sq. Ft.	$981,638

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