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About this home
Nestled in the desirable North Medford neighborhood, this charm-filled 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers 1,800 square feet of comfortable living space alongside peaceful waterfront views of Wright"s Pond. Step inside to find gleaming hardwood floors, timeless period details, and a cozy living room anchored by a stone fireplace. The modern kitchen comes equipped with sleek stainless steel appliances, complemented by the convenience of first-floor laundry, central AC, gas heat, and a high-efficiency hot water system. Outside, enjoy seasonal swimming, kayaking, and skating right at your doorstep. The home also features a 1-car garage and a spacious walk-up attic ready to be finished for extra living space. Minutes from the 2,500-acre Middlesex Fells Reservation, Stone Zoo, Route 93, and public transit—all just 7 miles from downtown Boston. This home has it all. --
North Medford, located between the Mystic River and the Malden line, is a residential and commuter-friendly Medford neighborhood with riverfront paths and a patchwork of triple-deckers and mid-century capes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Salem Street and Fellsway intersection, where corner markets, longtime takeout counters, and auto shops keep the streetscape in motion. The Chevalier Theatre anchors nearby evenings with touring music and comedy. Wright’s Tower in the Middlesex Fells Reservation adds a granite lookout and wooded trails to the local routine. Along the Mystic, the Mystic River Reservation and Condon Shell shape a calm, outdoors-forward edge. Side streets stay quiet, while buses and nearby rail stations connect to Greater Boston.
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Offer insights
53 Aquavia Rd · $995,000
$1.06M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.06M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
5 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.3%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Sun room
Walk-up attic
Walk-out basement with garage access
Security system
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the second floor (approx. 20.6 x 13.5)
Second bedroom on the second floor (approx. 15.1 x 13.1)
Third bedroom on the third level with attic access (approx. 10.9 x 5.1)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (both on the second level)
One half bathroom (on the first level)
Master bathroom present
Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Freezer
Tankless water heater
Laundry & utility
First-floor laundry with electric dryer hookup
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Tile
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Enclosed porch
Patio
Rain gutters
Stone wall
Corner lot with gentle slope
Scenic water views and direct access to a public pond/lake; within walking distance to beach (0 to 1/10 mile)
Home design
Single family residence
Gray exterior color
Has waterview
Parking
Attached garage (1 garage space)
One covered space
Three open parking spaces
Total of 4 parking spaces
Garage under the house with garage door opener
Paved driveway and on-street parking
Security
Security system
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built (year per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
200+ amp electric service
Gas range capability
HOA & community
Neighborhood offers public transportation, shopping, walk/jog trails, medical facility access, conservation area, highway access, houses of worship, and public schools
Not a senior community
Other
Lot size approximately 0.15 acres
Public road frontage; paved public road
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Outstanding COMPLETE renovation on the desirable Aquavia Rd! Come home to Medford & have the best of both worlds: Close proximity to downtown Boston by car or take the 100 Express Bus located moments away on Elm St. Easy access to 93, central to all major highways and routes, meanwhile you have a NATURES PARADISE: Conveniently located near Fells Reservation. Wrights Pond is directly across the street giving you access to serene water views.You can also enjoy hiking, fishing, & swimming.This home is filled with character & designed with class. Step inside and you will see that it feels much bigger than it really is. Many new updates which include: new roof, windows, floors, stainless steel appliances, freshly painted walls, beautiful refinished ORIGINAL doors throughout the home. A new high efficiency forced hot water heating system was installed. Washer & dryer hookups in the basement. Walk up attic through one of the bedrooms holds potential for finishing. This home has it all!
MLS PIN #71738714
Nov 24, 2014
Sold
$356,000
$198/sq ft
Sep 8, 2014
Contingent
—
Sep 5, 2014
Listed
$330,000
$183/sq ft
+8
Beautiful home with Period detail on magnificent Aquavia Rd. This house looks across the street to the pond for a tranquil and quiet setting. Large living room with hardwood floors and fireplace. Dining room has hardwood floors, built-in china cabinet and access to the 3 Season Porch. Kitchen has gas stove. Lovely staircase from the entryway leads to 3 good bedrooms, all with hardwood flooring. The 3rd bedroom has access to the walk-up attic. A half bath on the 1st floor and full bath on the 2nd complete this home. Gas heating and 1 car garage are additional features. This house needs work but the payoff will be fantastic. Perfect fit for a contractor looking for the next project. Sold as is
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,558 (+12.5%)
$438,000 + $437,800
$875,800
2024
$6,721 (+4.9%)
$397,300 + $391,500
$788,800
2023
$6,407 (+2.4%)
$371,300 + $369,400
$740,700
2022
$6,257 (+3.3%)
$337,500 + $356,900
$694,400
2021
$6,057 (+0.7%)
$321,500 + $322,200
$643,700
2020
$6,014 (+4.2%)
$329,700 + $325,400
$655,100
2019
$5,774 (+1.5%)
$299,700 + $301,800
$601,500
2018
$5,686 (+2.3%)
$272,400 + $282,900
$555,300
2017
$5,560 (+12.1%)
$254,600 + $271,900
$526,500
2016
$4,961 (+4.5%)
$231,500 + $211,800
$443,300
2015
$4,746 (+5.3%)
$220,500 + $185,100
$405,600
2014
$4,507 (+4.4%)
$209,900 + $158,000
$367,900
2013
$4,315 (+4.6%)
$221,000 + $128,100
$349,100
2012
$4,126 (+3.4%)
$211,800 + $131,200
$343,000
2011
$3,989 (+5.7%)
$211,800 + $131,800
$343,600
2010
$3,773 (+7.5%)
$211,800 + $131,800
$343,600
2009
$3,511
$201,900 + $146,400
$348,300
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,701
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,701
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2763147S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Oct 2, 2015 • Active
Electrical
Bathroom
Electrical
Oct 1, 2015 • Active
Plumbing
Bathroom
Plumbing
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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
58% 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
71/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.5 hrs
3.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 53 Aquavia Rd
$1,045,121
$50K over list price of $995K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $608K to $961K.