Off Market Sep 2009 for $495K

$1,201,033

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,780/mo

•

3,738

sq ft

53 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 02155

About this home

Distinctive, solid & spacious 2 FAM 5/7 on lovely corner lot, brimming w/fine features, is a Commuter’s Dream! Steps to Commuter Rail & bus, nr major routes + 2C gar & drwy. Needs cosmetics, but a little tlc will restore this gem to its original luster. Lrg 3 BR, 2 level owner’s unit. Partially fin attic & basemnt (w/half bath) offer add’l expansion potential. Abundant nat woodwork, hwd floors, built-in china cabinets & bookshelves, front/back porches in both units. Lovely patio & much more!

Multi-familyProperty Type

1915Year Built

4,162 sq ftLot Size

$321Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by John Veneziano • ERA Andrew Realty

Bought with Paula Dowd • Dowd Properties

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•Source:MLS PIN #70943413

Redfin Estimate

$1,201,033

$706K since sold in September 2009$57K since July

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This home's estimate is 1.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.18M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,100,000
A
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SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$1,100,000
B
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SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$960,000
C
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SOLD JAN 2, 2026
$1,510,000
D
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SOLD MAY 14, 2026
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E
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Market trends in 02155, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.8%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$860K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

122

23 MoM

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Sale history for 53 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,294 (+11.5%)

$450,400 + $858,300

$1,308,700

2024

$10,126 (+2.1%)

$408,500 + $780,000

$1,188,500

2023

$9,916 (+8.5%)

$381,800 + $764,600

$1,146,400

2022

$9,136 (+6.4%)

$347,100 + $666,900

$1,014,000

2021

$8,589 (+3.7%)

$330,500 + $582,200

$912,700

2020

$8,284 (+5.0%)

$330,500 + $571,900

$902,400

2019

$7,892 (+5.1%)

$300,500 + $521,600

$822,100

2018

$7,511 (+6.4%)

$273,100 + $460,400

$733,500

2017

$7,056 (+2.5%)

$255,300 + $412,900

$668,200

2016

$6,887 (+5.7%)

$232,100 + $383,400

$615,500

2015

$6,517 (+9.9%)

$221,100 + $335,900

$557,000

2014

$5,930 (+4.8%)

$210,500 + $273,600

$484,100

2013

$5,657 (+3.2%)

$221,600 + $236,100

$457,700

2012

$5,480 (+4.2%)

$221,600 + $233,900

$455,500

2011

$5,259 (+3.2%)

$221,600 + $231,400

$453,000

2010

$5,094 (+2.5%)

$221,600 + $242,300

$463,900

2009

$4,972

$212,200 + $281,100

$493,300

Tax history for 53 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,294 (+11.5%)

$450,400 + $858,300

$1,308,700

2024

$10,126 (+2.1%)

$408,500 + $780,000

$1,188,500

2023

$9,916 (+8.5%)

$381,800 + $764,600

$1,146,400

2022

$9,136 (+6.4%)

$347,100 + $666,900

$1,014,000

2021

$8,589 (+3.7%)

$330,500 + $582,200

$912,700

2020

$8,284 (+5.0%)

$330,500 + $571,900

$902,400

2019

$7,892 (+5.1%)

$300,500 + $521,600

$822,100

2018

$7,511 (+6.4%)

$273,100 + $460,400

$733,500

2017

$7,056 (+2.5%)

$255,300 + $412,900

$668,200

2016

$6,887 (+5.7%)

$232,100 + $383,400

$615,500

2015

$6,517 (+9.9%)

$221,100 + $335,900

$557,000

2014

$5,930 (+4.8%)

$210,500 + $273,600

$484,100

2013

$5,657 (+3.2%)

$221,600 + $236,100

$457,700

2012

$5,480 (+4.2%)

$221,600 + $233,900

$455,500

2011

$5,259 (+3.2%)

$221,600 + $231,400

$453,000

2010

$5,094 (+2.5%)

$221,600 + $242,300

$463,900

2009

$4,972

$212,200 + $281,100

$493,300

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,356 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,606

Year built

1915

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

2587039S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4

Interior

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

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Interior Features: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,738
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Block
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,972.46
Tax Year: 2009

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off of High Street
UnparsedAddress: 53 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,606
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2587039S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Brooks School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Andrews Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

6/10

Medford High School

Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 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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$1.14M – $1.38M

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Home values near 53 Playstead Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
67 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3702 Sq. Ft.	$1,235,138
57 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2820 Sq. Ft.	$1,129,987

Address	Redfin Estimate
65 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2587 Sq. Ft.	$1,303,614
37 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1561 Sq. Ft.	$1,020,766

Address	Redfin Estimate
61 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2833 Sq. Ft.	$1,108,134
43 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2031 Sq. Ft.	$925,699

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