Seize this opportunity to update this charming 1915 side-entrance colonial in a top location! Located on a corner lot in desirable Lawrence Estates, this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home has been cherished by the same family for over 60 years. The first floor with gleaming woodwork features a bright living room w/ french doors, hardwood floors & crown molding, dining room w/ built-in china cabinet & chair rail, enclosed porch, & eat-in kitchen w/ pantry. Upstairs you will find 3 ample bedrooms & a spacious full bathroom. There is also a walk up attic. Boiler (2021), Water Heater (2015), and Roof (2012). Conveniently located close to I-93 with easy access into Boston, the Middlesex Fells Reservation trails, public transportation & Medford Square. While the home requires updating & is being sold “as is,” it’s brimming with potential & awaits your ideas and vision!
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
6,180 sq ftLot Size
$592Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Carolyn Walsh• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group
*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
1
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,320
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
80866S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Apr 16, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Perform an electrical service upgrade.
Electrical
Dec 12, 2024 • Final
Gas
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Directions: South Border Road to Governors Ave. to Sherwood Road
UnparsedAddress: 72 Sherwood Rd, Medford MA 02155
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,320
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 80866S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Roberts Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Andrews Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
Medford High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
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