Last Sold Price
3 beds1,763 sqft$295/sqft
197 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 02155

Description

This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath colonial boasts warmth and elegance! The residence offers a large updated kitchen w/Brazilian cherry floors an oversized dining room adjacent to a sprawling fireplace living room and a family room. A 1st floor 3 season porch is perfect for the upcoming summer months and overlooks a backyard filled with numerous perennial flowering plants and trees. All located in the much desired West Medford location, walking distance to the commuterrail w/easy highway access!This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath colonial boasts warmth and elegance! The residence offers a large updated kitchen w/Brazilian cherry floors an oversized dining room adjacent to a sprawling fireplace living room and a family room. A 1st floor 3 season porch is perfect for the upcoming summer months and overlooks a backyard filled with numerous perennial flowering plants and trees. All located in the much desired West Medford location, walking distance to the commuterrail w/easy highway access!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/15/2013 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Beverly D'Agostino • True North Realty

Property Details for 197 Playstead Road

Status
MLS #
71488831
Days on Market
24
Taxes
$4,790 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1930
Town
Medford
MLS Area
West Medford
Area
MA-Medford-West Medford, MA-Medford
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
2

Location

Listing Courtesy of True North Realty, Beverly D'Agostino

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Boston South West, Gregory Ross

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Building Information for 197 Playstead Road

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,505 SF

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$3,042 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,643

Property Taxes

$399

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 197 Playstead Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1763.0
  • Color: white/bric
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Brooks
  • High School: Mhs
  • Middle School: Mcglynn
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, 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: Insulated Doors, French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room, Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fruit Trees
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Fruit Trees, Deck
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 160.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 10.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 117.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 117.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 156.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,French Doors,Chair Rail
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 200.0
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,High Speed Internet Hookup
  • Family Room Length: 20.0
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 143.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 234.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,French Doors
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Termite contract in place,present seller never had termite issues/upstairs hall backwall-mirror
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 632853
  • Assessments: $398,299
  • Book: 35148
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.25
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.25

Property History for 197 Playstead Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 15, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #353546650

$490,000

+2.7% / yr

May 15, 2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71488831

$520,000
Mar 11, 2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71488831

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/15/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #353546650

$490,000

+2.7% / yr

05/15/2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71488831

$520,000
03/11/2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71488831

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

Public Records for 197 Playstead Road

Taxable ValueLand$462,200Additions$400,300Total$862,500
Tax Record2025$7,590 ($632 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,763 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,763 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,505 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930CountyMIDDLESEXAPNMEDF M:H-04 B:0030

Schools near 197 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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This home: 197 Playstead Road, Medford, MA 02155
$520,000
3
1,763
5,505
$880,000
3
2,132
7,421
$424,000
3
1,750
5,984
$578,000
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1,740
5,910
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1,756
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$620,000
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1,756
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Listing Courtesy of True North Realty, Beverly D'Agostino

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