LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!! Attention builders, investors and 1031 Exchange and Home Buyers. Incredible opportunity, not to be missed! Two family home in SUPERB location on a beautiful corner lot across from park and recreation. Short walk to West Medford Square and commuter rail, shopping and restaurants.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
5,416 sq ftLot Size
$447Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Walsh Team and Partners• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
DESIRABLE KING SIZED 2 FAMILY WITH OLD WORLD CHARM. PROPERTY HAS ALL NATURAL WOODWORK, FLUTED MOLDING, CHAIR RAIL, LEADED GLASS, HUTCH GAS FIREPLACES (COND UNKNOWN) PANTRIES, 4-LEGGED TUBS; WU ATTIC,PORCHES NR PLAYSTEAD PK
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,024 (+21.9%)
$483,000 + $910,300
$1,393,300
2024
$9,865 (+2.2%)
$438,100 + $719,800
$1,157,900
2023
$9,654 (−0.7%)
$409,400 + $706,700
$1,116,100
2022
$9,721 (+6.3%)
$372,200 + $706,700
$1,078,900
2021
$9,141 (+9.7%)
$354,500 + $616,900
$971,400
2020
$8,335 (+9.3%)
$354,500 + $553,400
$907,900
2019
$7,624 (+5.5%)
$322,200 + $472,000
$794,200
2018
$7,228 (+6.4%)
$292,900 + $413,000
$705,900
2017
$6,792 (+2.6%)
$273,800 + $369,400
$643,200
2016
$6,618 (+5.5%)
$248,900 + $342,500
$591,400
2015
$6,271 (+6.9%)
$237,100 + $298,900
$536,000
2014
$5,865 (+4.2%)
$225,800 + $253,000
$478,800
2013
$5,628 (+3.2%)
$237,600 + $217,700
$455,300
2012
$5,452 (+4.2%)
$237,600 + $215,600
$453,200
2011
$5,233 (+3.4%)
$237,600 + $213,100
$450,700
2010
$5,061 (+2.6%)
$237,600 + $223,300
$460,900
2009
$4,933
$235,900 + $253,500
$489,400
Tax history for 97 Playstead Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,024 (+21.9%)
$483,000 + $910,300
$1,393,300
2024
$9,865 (+2.2%)
$438,100 + $719,800
$1,157,900
2023
$9,654 (−0.7%)
$409,400 + $706,700
$1,116,100
2022
$9,721 (+6.3%)
$372,200 + $706,700
$1,078,900
2021
$9,141 (+9.7%)
$354,500 + $616,900
$971,400
2020
$8,335 (+9.3%)
$354,500 + $553,400
$907,900
2019
$7,624 (+5.5%)
$322,200 + $472,000
$794,200
2018
$7,228 (+6.4%)
$292,900 + $413,000
$705,900
2017
$6,792 (+2.6%)
$273,800 + $369,400
$643,200
2016
$6,618 (+5.5%)
$248,900 + $342,500
$591,400
2015
$6,271 (+6.9%)
$237,100 + $298,900
$536,000
2014
$5,865 (+4.2%)
$225,800 + $253,000
$478,800
2013
$5,628 (+3.2%)
$237,600 + $217,700
$455,300
2012
$5,452 (+4.2%)
$237,600 + $215,600
$453,200
2011
$5,233 (+3.4%)
$237,600 + $213,100
$450,700
2010
$5,061 (+2.6%)
$237,600 + $223,300
$460,900
2009
$4,933
$235,900 + $253,500
$489,400
*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
6
Baths
3
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,245
Year built
1910
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
1031740S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Jun 30, 2010 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,884
Foundation Details: Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,228
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Location Information
Directions: Google map
UnparsedAddress: 97 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,245
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1031740S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Brooks School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Andrews Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
6/10
Medford High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
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