Last Sold Price
3 beds1,500 sqft$643/sqft
161 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 02155

Description

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....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.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/15/2025 12:00 AM

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

Property Details for 161 Playstead Road

Status
MLS #
73392865
Days on Market
16
Taxes
$6,598 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1935
Town
Medford
MLS Area
West Medford
Area
MA-Medford-West Medford, MA-Medford
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
1

Location

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Building Information for 161 Playstead Road

Stories-Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,592 SF

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$5,455 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,905

Property Taxes

$550

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 161 Playstead Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1500.0
  • 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 Hs
  • Middle School: Lottery
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Sun Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Sprinkler System, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas, Electric, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP), Ductless
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Chair Rail,Lighting - Pendant
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Living Room 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: Chimney reconstructed & liner replaced but fireplace may need work before using. One window pane (in DR) is cracked.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:H04 B:0021,632844
  • Assessments: $774,400
  • Book: 80612
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: 9999999
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 161 Playstead Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 15, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73392865

$965,000
Jul 4, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73392865

Jul 3, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73392865

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/15/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73392865

$965,000
07/04/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73392865

07/03/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73392865

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

Public Records for 161 Playstead Road

Taxable ValueLand$464,400Additions$337,700Total$802,100
Tax Record2025$7,058 ($588 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,500 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,500 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,592 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Year Renovated1935ZoningSF1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNMEDF M:H-04 B:0021

Schools near 161 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: 161 Playstead Road, Medford, MA 02155
$965,000
3
1,500
5,592
$1,050,000
3
1,696
5,098
3
1,412
5,230
$875,000
3
1,668
5,635
$578,000
3
1,740
5,910
$620,000
3
1,756
2,484

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