Off Market Mar 1998 for $140K

$587,837

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $887/mo

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78 South Border Rd, Medford, MA

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

3,394 sq ftLot Size

Listed by Tim Garvey • Century 21 Fortin

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #50488352

Redfin Estimate

$587,837

$448K since sold in March 1998$21K since August

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This home's estimate is 20.4% lower than the average sale price ($738K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 6, 2026
$660,000
A
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SOLD NOV 19, 2025
$592,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,092 sq ft
82 S Border Rd, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$860,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,248 sq ft
43 Brewster Rd, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$848,888
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,518 sq ft
24 Fellsview Ave, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$730,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,483 sq ft
250 Forest St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$740,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,526 sq ft
269 Fulton St, Medford, MA 02155

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$2,887/mo

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Market trends in 02155, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.0%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$870K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

144

23 MoM

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Sale history for 78 South Border Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,649 (+5.3%)

$387,300 + $151,400

$538,700

2024

$4,417 (+10.7%)

$351,300 + $167,100

$518,400

2023

$3,991 (+3.8%)

$328,300 + $133,100

$461,400

2022

$3,845 (−0.1%)

$298,500 + $128,300

$426,800

2021

$3,850 (+2.3%)

$284,300 + $124,800

$409,100

2020

$3,765 (+5.1%)

$291,500 + $118,600

$410,100

2019

$3,583 (+5.4%)

$265,000 + $108,200

$373,200

2018

$3,398 (+3.3%)

$240,900 + $90,900

$331,800

2017

$3,290 (+5.0%)

$225,200 + $86,400

$311,600

2016

$3,133 (−1.4%)

$204,700 + $75,300

$280,000

2015

$3,178 (+3.0%)

$195,000 + $76,600

$271,600

2014

$3,086 (+1.5%)

$185,700 + $66,200

$251,900

2013

$3,041 (+4.3%)

$195,500 + $50,500

$246,000

2012

$2,917 (+1.5%)

$187,300 + $55,200

$242,500

2011

$2,875 (+1.5%)

$187,300 + $60,300

$247,600

2010

$2,832 (+10.1%)

$187,300 + $70,600

$257,900

2009

$2,573

$184,900 + $70,400

$255,300

Tax history for 78 South Border Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,649 (+5.3%)

$387,300 + $151,400

$538,700

2024

$4,417 (+10.7%)

$351,300 + $167,100

$518,400

2023

$3,991 (+3.8%)

$328,300 + $133,100

$461,400

2022

$3,845 (−0.1%)

$298,500 + $128,300

$426,800

2021

$3,850 (+2.3%)

$284,300 + $124,800

$409,100

2020

$3,765 (+5.1%)

$291,500 + $118,600

$410,100

2019

$3,583 (+5.4%)

$265,000 + $108,200

$373,200

2018

$3,398 (+3.3%)

$240,900 + $90,900

$331,800

2017

$3,290 (+5.0%)

$225,200 + $86,400

$311,600

2016

$3,133 (−1.4%)

$204,700 + $75,300

$280,000

2015

$3,178 (+3.0%)

$195,000 + $76,600

$271,600

2014

$3,086 (+1.5%)

$185,700 + $66,200

$251,900

2013

$3,041 (+4.3%)

$195,500 + $50,500

$246,000

2012

$2,917 (+1.5%)

$187,300 + $55,200

$242,500

2011

$2,875 (+1.5%)

$187,300 + $60,300

$247,600

2010

$2,832 (+10.1%)

$187,300 + $70,600

$257,900

2009

$2,573

$184,900 + $70,400

$255,300

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,485 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

800

Year built

1956

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1974708S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Living Room Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Sump Pump

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 4

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.07

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,747

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: GOVERNORS AVE
UnparsedAddress: 78 South Border Road, Medford MA

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 800
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1974708S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Roberts Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

5/10

Andrews Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

6/10

Medford High School

Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

59% 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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Historical weather

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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

$559,000 – $677,000

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Home values near 78 South Border Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
76 S Border Road, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$670,363
88 S Border Road, Medford, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2706 Sq. Ft.	$1,302,745

Address	Redfin Estimate
82 S Border Road, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1092 Sq. Ft.	$706,944
90 S Border Road, Medford, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2746 Sq. Ft.	$1,467,336

Address	Redfin Estimate
84 S Border Road, Medford, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1583 Sq. Ft.	$973,846
74 S Border Road, Medford, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1598 Sq. Ft.	$811,368

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