54 Forest Street, Unit 221

Medford, MA 02155

$460,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
2
Baths
978 Sq. Ft.
$470 / Sq. Ft.
978
Sq. Ft.
$470
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Have you ever wanted to live in a gorgeous converted schoolhouse? Well, now is your chance! This stunning 2 bed/2 full bath condo is on the second floor of the old Medford High School building. It was converted to condos in 1984 and so many beautiful details were saved. It has soaring 12 foot ceilings, huge windows that let the sun stream in and there are original chalkboards in the living area as well as the main bedroom. Beautiful hardwood floors are in the living and dining area and both bedrooms...Have you ever wanted to live in a gorgeous converted schoolhouse? Well, now is your chance! This stunning 2 bed/2 full bath condo is on the second floor of the old Medford High School building. It was converted to condos in 1984 and so many beautiful details were saved. It has soaring 12 foot ceilings, huge windows that let the sun stream in and there are original chalkboards in the living area as well as the main bedroom. Beautiful hardwood floors are in the living and dining area and both bedrooms have brand new carpet. The kitchen just had a refresh with paint, updated hardware and brand new stainless steel appliances. The building is professionally managed, has an indoor swimming pool, sauna, tennis courts and a shared patio. There is a deeded parking space in the garage that can fit two cars in tandem and one deeded parking space in the lot outside. Private storage is located in the garage as well. Only one block to Medford Square and all the shops and restaurants it has to offer.

Property Details for 54 Forest Street, Unit 221

Town
Medford
MLS Area
North Medford
Area
MA-Medford-North Medford, MA-Medford
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Style
Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Location

Listing Courtesy of Advisors Living - Newton, Ashley Reader; Centre Realty Group, Demi Figueroa

Sold By Compass, Maggie Dee

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/12/2022 11:32 PM

Property Details for 54 Forest Street, Unit 221

StatusSold
MLS #72742300
Days on Market17
Taxes$3,905 / year
HOA Fees$531 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1890
CountyMiddlesex County

Building

Old Medford High

111 UnitsBuilt in 1890

Location

Listing Courtesy of Advisors Living - Newton, Ashley Reader; Centre Realty Group, Demi Figueroa

Sold By Compass, Maggie Dee

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Building Information for 54 Forest Street, Unit 221

Building/ComplexOld Medford HighFloor2Stories-Residences111Pet PolicyAllowedYear Built1890

Payment Calculator

$3,367 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,510

Property Taxes

$325

HOA Dues

$531

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Property Information for 54 Forest Street, Unit 221

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Pool, Laundry, Elevator(s), Tennis Court(s), Sauna/Steam
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 978.0
  • Total Units: 111
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Converted: 1984
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: N
  • Common Walls: Middle
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Wood Laminate
  • Interior Features: Indoor Pool
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, In Building
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court
  • Pool Features: Association, Indoor
  • Roof Material: Rubber
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Deeded, Assigned, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Deeded, Assigned, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Deeded, Assigned, Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Unit Control
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Unit Control
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: Second
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Rules & Regs
  • Documents Count: 2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Some windows to be replaced by seller ... ask listing agent for details. The 2 garage spots are in tandem and not individual spaces. Association pool and sauna currently closed due to Covid restrictions.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 637911
  • Assessments: $425,400
  • Book: 43902
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
  • Complex Name: Old Medford High Condominium
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - On Site
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 221
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 2.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 54 Forest Street, Unit 221

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 54 Forest Street, Unit 221

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$435,600Total-
Tax Record2023$3,768 ($314 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt978 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt978 SqFtStories1Lot Size1 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1890CountyMIDDLESEXAPNMEDF M:L-09 B:2751

Schools near 54 Forest Street, Unit 221

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 - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Roberts Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Andrews Middle School
Public6 to 8

Medford High School
Public9 to 12

John J. Mcglynn Middle School
Public6 to 8

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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Listing Courtesy of Advisors Living - Newton, Ashley Reader; Centre Realty Group, Demi Figueroa

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