Truly classic, this much-admired and thoughtfully updated Colonial sits beautifully on its generous lot in the heart of Lawrence Estates. Character abounds with sets of French doors opening to gracious, comfortable, light-filled spaces that live for today. Center entrance plan offers easy flow to spacious front-to-back living room w/gas fireplace, family room lined w/windows, and dining room that invites both formal gatherings and casual meals. Warm and welcoming granite/stainless kitchen w/breakfast bar and charming half bath complete 1st flr. Handsome staircase leads to four nicely-sized 2nd flr bedrooms, providing flexibility for family, guests, home office; full bath. Large basement w/walk-out entrance holds expansion possibilities; walk-up attic for storage; C/A; roof 2015. Lovely landscaped yard for play, gardening, entertaining. Top location, so close to Medford Sq dining/Chevalier Theater, vibrant Assembly and Davis Sqs, I93/public trans to Boston plus the Fells. Exceptional!
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
7,890 sq ftLot Size
$531Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Laura McCaughey• Waterfield Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with David Bottari• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Pristine Center Entrance Colonial in Lawrence Estates Loaded with period detailing; 3 sets of french doors, 1st floor den, gleaming hardwood floors, granite and stainless kitchen with maple cabinets; new windows throughout,newer 2 zone a/c, newer 2 zone hydro air heating system. Gas fireplace in living room.Four bedrooms...2 good sized; laundry shute;walk up attic, front/rear driveways; new water main
Public Records
Feb 18, 1999
Sold
$260,000
$109/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,962 (+12.6%)
$547,000 + $607,300
$1,154,300
2024
$8,845 (+5.0%)
$496,100 + $542,100
$1,038,200
2023
$8,423 (+2.4%)
$463,600 + $510,100
$973,700
2022
$8,229 (+3.7%)
$421,500 + $491,800
$913,300
2021
$7,932 (+2.0%)
$401,400 + $441,500
$842,900
2020
$7,780 (+4.4%)
$401,400 + $446,100
$847,500
2019
$7,453 (+1.7%)
$364,900 + $411,500
$776,400
2018
$7,330 (+1.7%)
$331,700 + $384,100
$715,800
2017
$7,206 (+8.4%)
$310,000 + $372,400
$682,400
2016
$6,647 (+10.0%)
$281,800 + $312,200
$594,000
2015
$6,043 (+1.3%)
$268,400 + $248,100
$516,500
2014
$5,967 (+2.4%)
$255,600 + $231,500
$487,100
2013
$5,827 (+3.5%)
$269,000 + $202,400
$471,400
2012
$5,629 (+4.3%)
$269,000 + $198,900
$467,900
2011
$5,399 (+0.5%)
$269,000 + $196,000
$465,000
2010
$5,374 (+11.6%)
$269,000 + $220,400
$489,400
2009
$4,817
$252,700 + $225,200
$477,900
Tax history for 62 Rural Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,962 (+12.6%)
$547,000 + $607,300
$1,154,300
2024
$8,845 (+5.0%)
$496,100 + $542,100
$1,038,200
2023
$8,423 (+2.4%)
$463,600 + $510,100
$973,700
2022
$8,229 (+3.7%)
$421,500 + $491,800
$913,300
2021
$7,932 (+2.0%)
$401,400 + $441,500
$842,900
2020
$7,780 (+4.4%)
$401,400 + $446,100
$847,500
2019
$7,453 (+1.7%)
$364,900 + $411,500
$776,400
2018
$7,330 (+1.7%)
$331,700 + $384,100
$715,800
2017
$7,206 (+8.4%)
$310,000 + $372,400
$682,400
2016
$6,647 (+10.0%)
$281,800 + $312,200
$594,000
2015
$6,043 (+1.3%)
$268,400 + $248,100
$516,500
2014
$5,967 (+2.4%)
$255,600 + $231,500
$487,100
2013
$5,827 (+3.5%)
$269,000 + $202,400
$471,400
2012
$5,629 (+4.3%)
$269,000 + $198,900
$467,900
2011
$5,399 (+0.5%)
$269,000 + $196,000
$465,000
2010
$5,374 (+11.6%)
$269,000 + $220,400
$489,400
2009
$4,817
$252,700 + $225,200
$477,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,392
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3781296S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Lawrence Road to Rural Avenue or Winthrop Street to Badger Rd to Rural Avenue
UnparsedAddress: 62 Rural Avenue, Medford MA 02155
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,392
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3781296S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Please See Inclusions/Exclusions Sheet Attached.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Brooks School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Andrews Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
Medford High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
63% 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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Medford, MA • 02155
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.21M – $1.46M
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