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161 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA

Medford · MA 02155

$965,000
Price
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1500
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1935
Lot size: 5,592 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $650 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 1 Garage Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, Mini-Split, Heat Pump, AC

About this home

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.

Neighborhood & Transit

West Medford

161 Playstead Rd, Medford · MA 02155

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • West Medford Commuter Rail 1 route 0.42 mi
    • Lowell Line

Price Insight

Days on Market:
504 days
Listing Price:
$975,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$650
Tax Assessment:
$774,400 in 2025
Taxes:
$550 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,500 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Main Floor, Breakfast Bar, Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stone Countertops, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Pendant, Dishwasher, Range, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
7
Above grade area
1500
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Stone / Slate
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Ductless Mini-Split System, Air Source Heat Pump, Heat Pump, Unit Control, Wall Unit
Heating Zone
3
Cooling
Ductless Mini-Split System, Central Air
Cooling Zones
2
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
5,592 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Corner Lot, Paved Drive, Level
Exterior Features
Porch, Patio, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
1 Parking Space, Detached, Garage Door Opener
Off Street Parking
None, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Shingles, Wood, Brick
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room features
Fireplace, Ceiling - Beamed, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room features
Closet, Flooring - Wood, Chair Rail, Lighting - Pendant
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 1 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
Bathroom 2 level
First Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Listing information

Listing agent
Lara Gordon Caralis
Listing office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
MLS PIN #
73392865
Disclosure
Chimney reconstructed & liner replaced but fireplace may need work before using. One window pane (in DR) is cracked.