Under Agreement
52 Hillsdale Rd, Medford, MA
Medford · MA 02155
- $1,548,000
- Price
- 6
- Beds
- 3.5
- Baths
- 2644
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1908
Lot size:
8,250 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot:
$585 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling:
Heat, AC
About this home
Grand in scale yet remarkably warm, this c.1908 Victorian residence occupies an exceptional 8,250 SF of landscaped grounds on the back hill of Tufts University—a setting that feels more like a private compound than a city home. A broad covered porch detailed in period woodwork creates a gracious arrival and an unexpected perch above the neighborhood, with beautiful views. Beyond, fenced lawn and gardens, a generous deck and detached two-car garage lend the property a sense of space, privacy and possibility rarely found this close to the city. Comprehensively renovated in 2011 and thoughtfully cared for since, the house balances original classic architecture with the ease of modern living. A grand staircase anchors the interior, while pocket doors connect two elegant front rooms, allowing for both formality and intimacy. At the rear, the house opens beautifully to contemporary life: expansive living spaces center around a high-end custom kitchen with Viking range, walk-in pantry and bar/coffee station, flowing directly to the platform deck and gardens for effortless dining, entertaining and play. The second floor offers three bedrooms plus an office and two baths. The expansive primary suite is a retreat unto itself, with fireplace, walk-in closet, views over the grounds and a generous double-vanity bath with steam shower. The 2nd and kid's bathroom features a double vanity and a soaking tub. A skylit third floor adds two more bedrooms and a shared bath, offering wonderful flexibility for family, guests or creative space. Solar panels add another thoughtful modern update. With six bedrooms, beautifully scaled gathering spaces, substantial private grounds and a detached two-car garage, this is a house with presence—and room for life to unfold. All within walking distance of the eateries on Boston Ave, the Green Line Tufts/Medford, and moments from Tufts University, with Davis square, Cambridge and Boston readily within reach.
Neighborhood & Transit
Tufts University
52 Hillsdale Rd, Medford · MA 02155
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
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Medford/Tufts Green 0.45 mi
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 56 days
- Listing Price:
- $1,548,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $585
- Tax Assessment:
- $1,278,200 in 2026
- Taxes:
- $919 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Bathrooms
- 3
- Half Bathrooms
- 1
- Living Area
- 2,644 Sq.Ft
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- Does not include basement
- Kitchen
- Main Floor, Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Eat-in Kitchen, Stone Countertops, Pantry, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Dishwasher, Range, Vent Hood, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Primary Bedroom
- Floor 2, Fireplace, Walk-in Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, En-suite bathroom
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 10
- Above grade area
- 2644
- Flooring
- Tile, Hardwood, Pine
- Lead paint
- Yes
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Steam, Unit Control
- Heating Zone
- 6
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Cooling Zones
- 2
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- 100 Amps, Other (See Remarks)
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 8,250 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Paved Drive, Other (See Remarks), Gentle Slope
- Exterior Features
- Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces, Detached, Heated, Storage, Garage Door Opener
- Off Street Parking
- None, Paved Driveway
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Siding
- Shingles, Wood
- Roof
- Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Other (See Remarks)
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
- Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pocket Door
- Dining room level
- First Floor
- Dining room features
- Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pocket Door
- Family room level
- First Floor
- Family room features
- Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 2 features
- Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Bedroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 3 features
- Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Bedroom 4 level
- Third Floor
- Bedroom 4 features
- Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture
- Bedroom 5 level
- Third Floor
- Bedroom 5 features
- Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture
- Bathroom 1 level
- First Floor
- Bathroom 1 features
- Bathroom - Half
- Bathroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 2 features
- Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Double Vanity
- Bathroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 3 features
- Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Sandrine Deschaux
- Listing office
- RE/MAX Real Estate Center
- MLS PIN #
- 73573853
- Disclosure
- Comprehensively renovated in 2011.Solar panels added in 2023 ($3K/year savings)
- Disclosure
- Does not include basement