Last Sold Price
3 beds1,756 sqft$587/sqft
143 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 02155

Description

Curb appeal & more in prime West Medford location! Among this charming home’s notable features are beautiful hardwood flooring on both levels, renovated kitchen and baths, THREE bonus rooms (two on first floor and one upstairs) for home office(s), workout room or playspace, and a great entertaining deck overlooking the fenced backyard with gorgeous perennial beds. Meticulously maintained with storage galore between the attic, basement and outdoor shed. The driveway accommodates up to three cars and...Curb appeal & more in prime West Medford location! Among this charming home’s notable features are beautiful hardwood flooring on both levels, renovated kitchen and baths, THREE bonus rooms (two on first floor and one upstairs) for home office(s), workout room or playspace, and a great entertaining deck overlooking the fenced backyard with gorgeous perennial beds. Meticulously maintained with storage galore between the attic, basement and outdoor shed. The driveway accommodates up to three cars and there is plenty of street parking available for your guests. 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 restaurant, cafe and entertainment options!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/12/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lara Gordon Caralis • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 143 Playstead Road

Status
MLS #
73247848
Days on Market
6
Taxes
$7,075 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1928
Town
Medford
MLS Area
West Medford
Area
MA-Medford-West Medford, MA-Medford
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Location

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Building Information for 143 Playstead Road

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,318 SF

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$5,825 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,235

Property Taxes

$590

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 143 Playstead Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1756.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Brooks
  • High School: Medford High
  • Middle School: Lottery
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Decorative Molding, Entrance Foyer, Den, Home Office
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Deck - Composite
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wood,Exterior Access
  • Room Office Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Upstairs office image is virtually staged. One windowpane in den cracked; a few windows are tricky to open and/or keep open. In heavy rains,parts of basement floor get some seepage.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:I03 B:0030,633699
  • Assessments: $830,400
  • Book: 12537
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: 9999999
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 143 Playstead Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 12, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73247848

$1,030,000
Jun 11, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73247848

Jun 11, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73247848

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/12/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73247848

$1,030,000
06/11/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73247848

06/11/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73247848

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 143 Playstead Road

Taxable ValueLand$482,200Additions$436,300Total$918,500
Tax Record2025$8,083 ($674 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,756 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,756 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,318 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928CountyMIDDLESEXAPNMEDF M:I-03 B:0030

Schools near 143 Playstead Road

This home is within Medford School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Brooks School
PublicPK to 5

Andrews Middle School
Public6 to 8

Medford High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 143 Playstead Road, Medford, MA 02155
$1,030,000
3
1,756
6,318
$424,000
3
1,750
5,984
$1
3
2
1,814
5,740
$880,000
3
2,132
7,421
$177,500
2
2,580
5,232
$520,000
3
1,763
5,505

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