A classic and elegant Victorian rich with original detail! Step back in time and grab the opportunity to become the next owner to take the reins of this incredible opportunity! Built around 1900, much has been preserved in the home, and the current owners have already revealed some of it remarkable beauty. Step onto a screened in porch, ideal for summer days, and then in through a front door etched with stained glass. The foyer holds 3 more stained glass windows and hardwood floors that run throughout. The living room has been restored to its grandeur with freshly painted walls. The dining room holds a bay window with delicate wood trim. Step through the butler's pantry to a sizable kitchen that awaits a new owner's imagination. The second floor boasts 4 spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom with the original claw foot tub. The third floor could be reimagined with two more bedrooms and storage. The full basement holds laundry and storage. All this, and a large backyard that awaits!
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
10,350 sq ftLot Size
$422Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Jennifer Gelfand• Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Bought with Linda Buckley• ERA Key Realty Services- Auburn
Step back in time to the age of solidly built, beautifully detailed Victorian homes. This home was built and has been lived in by the Wellington Family for many generations. Built in the 1880s, this home with original period details includes stained glass windows, three fireplaces, original woodwork, high ceilings, butler’s pantry and many more features of an era gone by. Featuring over 2,500 s.f. of living space on 3 levels, the 1st floor features an enclosed porch, gracious foyer brimming with original detail, formal living room w/ fireplace, beautifully detailed dining room, and spacious kitchen. There are 4 spacious bedrooms and one full bath on the 2nd floor. The walk-up 3rd floor features an additional bedroom, storage and unfinished attic space. All this is situated on over 10,000 s. f. of land just waiting for your personal touch. Don't miss out on this opportunity to renovate and restore one of Medford's Grande Dames!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,946 (+12.7%)
$424,000 + $496,700
$920,700
2024
$7,048 (+5.0%)
$384,500 + $442,700
$827,200
2023
$6,712 (+2.3%)
$359,400 + $416,500
$775,900
2022
$6,562 (+3.8%)
$326,800 + $401,500
$728,300
2021
$6,320 (+2.2%)
$311,300 + $360,300
$671,600
2020
$6,185 (+4.4%)
$311,300 + $362,400
$673,700
2019
$5,927 (+1.7%)
$283,100 + $334,300
$617,400
2018
$5,829 (+1.5%)
$257,400 + $311,800
$569,200
2017
$5,741 (+8.6%)
$240,600 + $303,100
$543,700
2016
$5,285 (+5.5%)
$218,700 + $253,600
$472,300
2015
$5,011 (+12.1%)
$208,300 + $220,000
$428,300
2014
$4,472 (+5.8%)
$198,400 + $166,700
$365,100
2013
$4,225 (+3.3%)
$208,800 + $133,000
$341,800
2012
$4,090 (+3.9%)
$208,800 + $131,200
$340,000
2011
$3,936 (+1.0%)
$208,800 + $130,200
$339,000
2010
$3,898 (−5.8%)
$208,800 + $146,200
$355,000
2009
$4,139
$240,700 + $169,900
$410,600
Tax history for 562 Riverside Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,946 (+12.7%)
$424,000 + $496,700
$920,700
2024
$7,048 (+5.0%)
$384,500 + $442,700
$827,200
2023
$6,712 (+2.3%)
$359,400 + $416,500
$775,900
2022
$6,562 (+3.8%)
$326,800 + $401,500
$728,300
2021
$6,320 (+2.2%)
$311,300 + $360,300
$671,600
2020
$6,185 (+4.4%)
$311,300 + $362,400
$673,700
2019
$5,927 (+1.7%)
$283,100 + $334,300
$617,400
2018
$5,829 (+1.5%)
$257,400 + $311,800
$569,200
2017
$5,741 (+8.6%)
$240,600 + $303,100
$543,700
2016
$5,285 (+5.5%)
$218,700 + $253,600
$472,300
2015
$5,011 (+12.1%)
$208,300 + $220,000
$428,300
2014
$4,472 (+5.8%)
$198,400 + $166,700
$365,100
2013
$4,225 (+3.3%)
$208,800 + $133,000
$341,800
2012
$4,090 (+3.9%)
$208,800 + $131,200
$340,000
2011
$3,936 (+1.0%)
$208,800 + $130,200
$339,000
2010
$3,898 (−5.8%)
$208,800 + $146,200
$355,000
2009
$4,139
$240,700 + $169,900
$410,600
*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
5
Baths
2
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,350
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,570
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3569849S
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 30, 2023.
Nov 17, 2017 • Active
Plumbing
Install a new water heater in the basement.
Plumbing
Water heater
Nov 17, 2017 • Active
Gas
Install a new water heater in the basement.
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.
UnparsedAddress: 562 Riverside Avenue, Medford MA 02155
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,570
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 10,350 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3569849S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Sep 30, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
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Schools
John J McGlynn Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
John J. McGlynn Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
Medford High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
5/10
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