Tastefully renovated single family home on a quiet side street in North Medford. Architect-designed kitchen with white shaker cabinets, recessed lighting, bar seating, subway tile, gas range, and externally vented range hood. New primary suite with walk-in closet and custom glass shower doors. Stacked laundry conveniently located on second floor. Large living room with vaulted ceilings and fireplace, first floor half bath, and a flex room with french doors that can be used as an additional living room, home office, playroom, etc. Gleaming hardwoods, new mini spit AC units on first and second floor, and additional spacious bedrooms on third floor with skylights. Ample basement storage, plus two backyard sheds, one with electricity. A new 4 zone gas boiler and water heater was installed in 2022. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy!
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$550Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Evelyn Ullman• Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly
Bought with Paul Fioretti• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Don't miss this one! Move right into this beautifully maintained Colonial located in the highly desirable city of Medford! Inviting entry welcomes you into a beautiful foyer & turned baluster staircase. This home offers 3 levels of living w/gleaming hardwood floors, kitchen w/granite counter tops, SS appliances, pantry & center island which opens to an oversized family room w/a half bath, fireplace & beamed ceiling. The 1st. floor also offers a formal living room w/china closet & dining room. The 2nd. floor has 2 bedrooms & a full bath. The 3rd fl. has 2 additional bedrooms. There is so much more, you must see for yourself! This extremely sought after area is close to the many restaurants & shops at Station Landing and the new Assembly Row with outstanding dining, outlet shopping & movie theater. With all of this, it is a commuter's dream with easy access to the Wellington T, express bus to Boston & 93. A must see!
MLS PIN #70139716
Apr 29, 2005
Sold
$445,000
$236/sq ft
Feb 19, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jan 28, 2005
Listed
$459,900
$244/sq ft
Spacious Colonial Circa 1910. This home has it all!! Wonderful charm throughout, natural wood work, wood floors, tastefully decorated, great sunlight, large first floor family room addition with high ceilings, fireplace and half bath. Lg country kitch, oversized master bedrm, 3rd floor was completely remodeled, dormers & skylights added, wonderful enclosed front porch, great large yard with shed. 200 amp cir breakers, exterior painted in 2004. Very nice home, Fantastic space!
MLS PIN #30293223
Apr 30, 1999
Sold
$220,000
$117/sq ft
Feb 20, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Feb 12, 1999
Listed
$224,900
$119/sq ft
MLS PIN #50363251
Apr 10, 1997
Sold
$185,000
$98/sq ft
Feb 10, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Feb 7, 1997
Listed
$189,900
$101/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,953 (+24.0%)
$384,300 + $537,300
$921,600
2024
$6,412 (+3.7%)
$348,500 + $404,100
$752,600
2023
$6,183 (+7.4%)
$325,700 + $389,100
$714,800
2022
$5,755 (+0.6%)
$296,100 + $342,600
$638,700
2021
$5,721 (+1.5%)
$282,000 + $326,000
$608,000
2020
$5,637 (+3.8%)
$282,000 + $332,100
$614,100
2019
$5,432 (+6.6%)
$256,300 + $309,500
$565,800
2018
$5,094 (+4.1%)
$233,000 + $264,500
$497,500
2017
$4,894 (+3.9%)
$217,800 + $245,600
$463,400
2016
$4,711 (+3.4%)
$198,000 + $223,000
$421,000
2015
$4,556 (+3.9%)
$188,600 + $200,800
$389,400
2014
$4,384 (+6.6%)
$179,600 + $178,300
$357,900
2013
$4,113 (+1.9%)
$189,000 + $143,800
$332,800
2012
$4,036 (+3.8%)
$189,000 + $146,500
$335,500
2011
$3,889 (+5.7%)
$189,000 + $146,000
$335,000
2010
$3,678 (+0.3%)
$189,000 + $146,000
$335,000
2009
$3,667
$192,800 + $171,000
$363,800
Tax history for 97 Watervale Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,953 (+24.0%)
$384,300 + $537,300
$921,600
2024
$6,412 (+3.7%)
$348,500 + $404,100
$752,600
2023
$6,183 (+7.4%)
$325,700 + $389,100
$714,800
2022
$5,755 (+0.6%)
$296,100 + $342,600
$638,700
2021
$5,721 (+1.5%)
$282,000 + $326,000
$608,000
2020
$5,637 (+3.8%)
$282,000 + $332,100
$614,100
2019
$5,432 (+6.6%)
$256,300 + $309,500
$565,800
2018
$5,094 (+4.1%)
$233,000 + $264,500
$497,500
2017
$4,894 (+3.9%)
$217,800 + $245,600
$463,400
2016
$4,711 (+3.4%)
$198,000 + $223,000
$421,000
2015
$4,556 (+3.9%)
$188,600 + $200,800
$389,400
2014
$4,384 (+6.6%)
$179,600 + $178,300
$357,900
2013
$4,113 (+1.9%)
$189,000 + $143,800
$332,800
2012
$4,036 (+3.8%)
$189,000 + $146,500
$335,500
2011
$3,889 (+5.7%)
$189,000 + $146,000
$335,000
2010
$3,678 (+0.3%)
$189,000 + $146,000
$335,000
2009
$3,667
$192,800 + $171,000
$363,800
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,886
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2955557S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Apr 22, 2024 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Apr 15, 2024 • Final
Electrical
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
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
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Pocket Door
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,886
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Light Blue
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Features: Level
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,412
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Cooling: Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 97 Watervale Rd, Medford MA 02155
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,886
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2955557S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
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 • 1.6mi
5/10
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