Unlike any home you've seen! Pristine Queen Anne Victorian steps from the shops and restaurants of Medford Square! Imagine welcoming guests on the private wraparound porch then stepping into your 25' foyer. Beautiful original details coupled with incredible renovated spaces. First floor features the living room with beamed ceiling and original tiled fireplace, entertaining sized dining room with beamed ceiling and pocket door, bright family room, full bath with stained glass window and thoughtfully designed 2015 kitchen with custom cabinets, farmer's sink, granite counters, Wolf range. Impressive staircase to the second floor leads to Master bedroom with seasonal views of Boston, library with built ins, two additional good sized bedrooms and two full baths. Bonus bedroom on third floor. Spacious finished lower level with Danish wood burning stove and bar area. Professionally landscaped yard with patio area enclosed by a custom designed fence. Close to buses to Harvard Sq and Boston.
Single-familyProperty Type
1895Year Built
7,979 sq ftLot Size
$472Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Terry McCarthy• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont
Bought with Terry McCarthy• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont
PRISTINE & MAGNIFICANT DESCRIBES THIS VICT/COL SET HIGH IN LAWRENCE ESTATES. SPACIOUS RMS, POCKET DRS, FORMAL FP LR, BEAMED CEIL, MEDALLIONS, LARGE MOD EIK, 1 YO RENOV CT BATH, C/A, HW THRU-OUT, PROF LANDSC, POOL, BOSTON VIEWS & MORE.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,212 (+12.7%)
$549,300 + $981,600
$1,530,900
2024
$11,720 (+3.4%)
$498,200 + $877,400
$1,375,600
2023
$11,339 (+7.6%)
$465,600 + $845,300
$1,310,900
2022
$10,534 (+0.5%)
$423,300 + $745,900
$1,169,200
2021
$10,480 (+1.3%)
$403,100 + $710,600
$1,113,700
2020
$10,341 (+3.4%)
$403,100 + $723,400
$1,126,500
2019
$10,000 (+7.1%)
$366,400 + $675,300
$1,041,700
2018
$9,341 (+3.2%)
$333,100 + $579,100
$912,200
2017
$9,051 (+3.7%)
$311,300 + $545,800
$857,100
2016
$8,727 (+0.3%)
$283,000 + $496,900
$779,900
2015
$8,700 (+4.5%)
$269,500 + $474,100
$743,600
2014
$8,323 (+12.5%)
$256,600 + $422,800
$679,400
2013
$7,400 (+2.6%)
$270,100 + $328,600
$598,700
2012
$7,213 (+5.7%)
$270,100 + $329,500
$599,600
2011
$6,823 (+5.7%)
$270,100 + $317,600
$587,700
2010
$6,453 (+12.1%)
$270,100 + $317,600
$587,700
2009
$5,755
$266,500 + $304,400
$570,900
Tax history for 56 Terrace Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,212 (+12.7%)
$549,300 + $981,600
$1,530,900
2024
$11,720 (+3.4%)
$498,200 + $877,400
$1,375,600
2023
$11,339 (+7.6%)
$465,600 + $845,300
$1,310,900
2022
$10,534 (+0.5%)
$423,300 + $745,900
$1,169,200
2021
$10,480 (+1.3%)
$403,100 + $710,600
$1,113,700
2020
$10,341 (+3.4%)
$403,100 + $723,400
$1,126,500
2019
$10,000 (+7.1%)
$366,400 + $675,300
$1,041,700
2018
$9,341 (+3.2%)
$333,100 + $579,100
$912,200
2017
$9,051 (+3.7%)
$311,300 + $545,800
$857,100
2016
$8,727 (+0.3%)
$283,000 + $496,900
$779,900
2015
$8,700 (+4.5%)
$269,500 + $474,100
$743,600
2014
$8,323 (+12.5%)
$256,600 + $422,800
$679,400
2013
$7,400 (+2.6%)
$270,100 + $328,600
$598,700
2012
$7,213 (+5.7%)
$270,100 + $329,500
$599,600
2011
$6,823 (+5.7%)
$270,100 + $317,600
$587,700
2010
$6,453 (+12.1%)
$270,100 + $317,600
$587,700
2009
$5,755
$266,500 + $304,400
$570,900
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,468
Year built
1895
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1977946S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Jan 20, 2015 • Active
Plumbing
Install a dishwasher, food disposer, and kitchen sink on the first floor.
Kitchen
Plumbing
Jan 20, 2015 • Active
Gas
Install or work on a cook stove on the first floor.
Gas
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.
Interior Features: Wet Bar, Media Room, Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,237
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Garden, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
ViewYN: Has View
View: City
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,727
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Lawrence Road or Governors Ave to Terrace Road
UnparsedAddress: 56 Terrace Road, Medford MA 02155
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,468
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1895
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1977946S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: Two Wall Sconces In Master Bedroom.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Roberts Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Andrews Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
Medford High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
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