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.
Sold for $965,000 on 08/15/25
$965,000
161 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 02155
3beds
1,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
5,592 Square Feet Lot
$954,300 Zestimate®
$643/sqft
$4,072 Estimated rent
Home value
$954,300
$887,000 - $1.03M
$4,072/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 15, 2025 at 10:55am
Listed by:
Lara Gordon Caralis 617-710-4632,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-945-9161
Bought with:
Brenda van der Merwe
Hammond Residential Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73392865
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Chair Rail, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas, Electric, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP), Ductless
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Sun Room
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,500
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,592 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:H04 B:0021,632844
- Zoning: 9999999
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Medford
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2025 | Sold | $965,000-1%$643/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73392865 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $975,000+17.9%$650/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73392865 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2022 | Sold | $827,000-1.5%$551/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73004649 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2022 | Contingent | $839,900$560/sqft |
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| 7/13/2022 | Price change | $839,900-6.7%$560/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,598 | $774,400 |
| 2024 | $6,598 +5.1% | $774,400 +6.7% |
| 2023 | $6,276 +2.9% | $725,500 +7.2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02155
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Brooks SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Andrews Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 6/10Medford High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brooks
- Middle: Lottery
- High: Medford Hs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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