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$827,000
● House - Off Market

161 Playstead Road

Medford, MA 02155
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath, 1 Half Bath
square feet
1,500 Ft²
$877,563
RealtyHop Estimate
4.48%
Since Sep 1, 2022
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

Sun drenched West Medford Dutch Colonial in move-in ready condition. Surrounded by lush and meticulously maintained landscaping w/a private backyard oasis. Enter into the oversized family room which boasts a centrally located fireplace & exposed gumwood beams. Original hardwood floors throughout. Formal dining room with custom built-ins offers the perfect space to entertain or host family gatherings. A bright modern kitchen w/ black granite countertops and sleek white cabinets, offers plenty of storage and new stainless-steel appliances. Recessed lighting adds even more light to this already bright kitchen. Three well-appointed bedrooms upstairs, a linen closet & a spacious updated bathroom with large jacuzzi tub & walk-in glass shower. There is a side porch off the sunroom/den and a detached one-car garage. Sprinkler system. New Fujitsu Heat/Cool 2022. Seconds from Playstead Park & minutes from commuter rail. Large corner lot.
Unit Size
1,500 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.13 acres
Price per sqft
$560
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$508
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1935

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Last updated: 5 months ago (MLSPIN #73004649)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Aug 15, 2025 Sold
Sold
Jul 4, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Jun 18, 2025 Listed $975,000
Listed
West Medford gem! From the landscaped corner lot to its move-in ready interior, this home checks all the boxes! Notable features include lovely wood flooring, period details, renovated kitchen and baths, and a charming fenced yard with patio and gorgeous plantings. The main floor has a flowing layout with living room, dining, kitchen, powder room and a bonus sunroom. Upstairs are two large bedrooms and one smaller bedroom/home office plus full bath. Full basement has laundry and plenty of storage. Detached garage and driveway off Dianne Road. Superb neighborhood setting just a stone's throw from Playstead Park, with Brooks Elementary, Medford High School, West Medford Square and the Commuter Rail all under a mile from home. The Fells and Mystic Lakes offer great opportunities for recreation, and between Medford itself and nearby Arlington, Cambridge, and Somerville, you'll never run out of great restaurant, cafe and entertainment options.
Aug 22, 2022 Sold
Sold
Jun 27, 2022 Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Page Realty $839,900
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Page Realty
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Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1935
  • Effective Year Built: 1935
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 5
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 10
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5,592
  • Total Building Area: 1,500
  • Gross Building Area: 3,012
  • Building Area: 1,500
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 16
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,500
  • Heating Fuel Type: 6

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000128
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Medford School District
  • School Tax School District: MEDFORD SD
  • Census Tract: 339200

Geography

  • Account Number: 3548
  • Parcel: MEDF M:H-04 B:0021
  • Block: 21
  • Municipality: MEDFORD
  • Latitude: 42.4278
  • Longitude: -71.1338

    Address

  • Full Address: 161 Playstead Rd
  • Address - House Number: 161
  • Address - Street Name: Playstead
  • Address - Suffix Type: Rd
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Medford
  • Carrier Code: C050
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1561
  • Zip Code: 02155

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $627,600

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1742
  • Valuation Date: Jan 17, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 77
  • Final Value: 875,052
  • High Value: 1,027,489
  • Low Value: 722,615

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $725,500
  • Assessed Land Value: $413,300
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $312,200

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Aug 22, 2022
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 22, 2022
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: O
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 128540
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Nov 21, 2016
  • Previous Sale Amount: $620,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: O
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 161 Playstead Road built and last sold?
The property at 161 Playstead Road was built in 1935 and last sold on Aug 22, 2022 for $827,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 161 Playstead Road is $956,762.
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