Last Sold Price
3 beds1,384 sqft$361/sqft
42 Roberts Rd, Medford, MA 02155

Description

Come fall in love with this truly warm and lovely Colonial! Conveniently located in Medford's top-rated Brooks school district, on a desirable side street and just steps from Playstead Park, the Commuter Rail station, and West Medford Square's shops and restaurants - including Bistro 5! This colonial has all the charm and character you'd expect in an early 20th century home but is thoughtfully updated with the modern conveniences today's buyers are looking for. Updates include replacement windows...Come fall in love with this truly warm and lovely Colonial! Conveniently located in Medford's top-rated Brooks school district, on a desirable side street and just steps from Playstead Park, the Commuter Rail station, and West Medford Square's shops and restaurants - including Bistro 5! This colonial has all the charm and character you'd expect in an early 20th century home but is thoughtfully updated with the modern conveniences today's buyers are looking for. Updates include replacement windows throughout, refinished hardwood floors, and granite counters topping custom maple cabinets in the kitchen and dining room. Smart systems and structural improvements include full insulation, updated heating, natural gas stove, new oil tank, electricity, roof, and plumbing.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/01/2014 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Christine Curtin • Classified Realty Group

Property Details for 42 Roberts Road

Status
MLS #
71614156
Days on Market
64
Taxes
$4,650 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1925
Town
Medford
MLS Area
West Medford
Area
MA-Medford-West Medford, MA-Medford
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
5

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Median sold price

$605,000

Avg days on market

58

Sale-to-list ratio

94.3%

Medford, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Classified Realty Group, Christine Curtin

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lara Gordon Caralis

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Building Information for 42 Roberts Road

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,191 SF

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$2,929 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,541

Property Taxes

$388

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 42 Roberts Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1384.0
  • Color: Green
  • 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: Andrews/Mcglynn
  • Neighborhood: West Medford/Playstead
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oil Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, 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
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Mud Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts
  • Heating: Central, Hot Water, Steam, Oil, Other
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 150.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 10.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 35.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 150.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 143.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 273.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: In addition to radiators,the living room features a natural gas stove with recirculation fan/blower,providing heat throughout the first floor.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:I03 B:0001,633669
  • Assessments: $386,500
  • Book: 21235
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0%

Property History for 42 Roberts Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 1, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #413472122

$500,000

+5.9% / yr

Apr 1, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71614156

$500,000
Jan 22, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71614156

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/01/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #413472122

$500,000

+5.9% / yr

04/01/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71614156

$500,000
01/22/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71614156

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

Public Records for 42 Roberts Road

Taxable ValueLand$496,500Additions$406,700Total$903,200
Tax Record2025$7,948 ($662 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,396 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,396 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,191 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925CountyMIDDLESEXAPNMEDF M:I-03 B:0001

Schools near 42 Roberts 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: 42 Roberts Road, Medford, MA 02155
$500,000
3
1,384
5,191
$831,000
3
1,916
5,600
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3
1,675
5,191
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5,191
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1,440
5,600
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3
1,529
6,488

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