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$839,000
3beds
1,872sqft

189 Playstead Rd, Medford, MA 02155

3beds
1,872sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1930
5,665 sqft
1 Attached garage space
$448 price/sqft

What's special

Cozy fireplaceClassic gambrelOne-car garageFormal dining roomDining areaHardwood floorsTimeless details

Charming & full of character, this classic Gambrel offers timeless details & warm, inviting living spaces throughout. Hardwood floors flow through the home, while the sun-filled living room showcases custom built-ins, elegant French doors & a cozy fireplace perfect for relaxing evenings. Formal dining room features chair rail detail & additional ...

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Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73522600
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Living Room

Kitchen

Dining Room

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Listing updated:

Listed by:

Carol McDonald 781-389-6184,

Lamacchia Realty, Inc. 978-250-1900

Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73522600

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
  • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 169
  • Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 2
  • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 117
  • Dimensions: 9 x 13
Bedroom 3
  • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access, Cable Hookup
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 182
  • Dimensions: 14 x 13
Primary bathroom
  • Features: No
Bathroom 1
  • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 63
  • Dimensions: 7 x 9
Bathroom 2
  • Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Level: First
  • Area: 16
  • Dimensions: 4 x 4
Dining room
  • Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail
  • Level: First
  • Area: 156
  • Dimensions: 12 x 13
Family room
  • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access
  • Level: First
  • Area: 170
  • Dimensions: 10 x 17
Kitchen
  • Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Exterior Access, Gas Stove
  • Level: First
  • Area: 195
  • Dimensions: 15 x 13
Living room
  • Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Cable Hookup
  • Level: First
  • Area: 252
  • Dimensions: 18 x 14
Heating
  • Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
  • None
Appliances
  • Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry: Flooring - Hardwood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
  • Walk-up Attic
  • Flooring: Tile, Concrete, Hardwood
  • Doors: Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • Windows: Insulated Windows
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
  • Total structure area: 1,872
  • Total interior livable area: 1,872 sqft
  • Finished area above ground: 1,872

Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 5
  • Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
  • Accessibility features: No
Features
  • Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
  • Exterior features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
  • Fencing: Fenced
Lot
  • Size: 5,665 Square Feet
Details
  • Foundation area: 0
  • Parcel number: M:H04 B:0028,632851
  • Zoning: R

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
  • Brick, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Shingle
Condition
  • Year built: 1930

Utilities & green energy

  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Community & HOA

Community
  • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
  • Has HOA: No
Location
  • Region: Medford

Financial & listing details

  • Price per square foot: $448/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $869,900
  • Annual tax amount: $7,655
  • Date on market: 5/21/2026
  • Road surface type: Paved

Price history

DateEventPrice
5/21/2026Listed for sale$839,000+13.4%$448/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73522600 Report a problem
8/3/2021Sold$740,000$395/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2025$7,164 $840,900
2024$7,164 +5%$840,900 +6.6%
2023$6,821 +2.7%$788,500 +6.9%
2022$6,644 +3.5%$737,400 +8%
2021$6,422 +2%$682,500 -0.5%
2020$6,296 +4.4%$685,800 +9.2%
2019$6,029 +1.8%$628,000 +8.6%
2018$5,921 +2.3%$578,200 +5.5%
2017$5,786 +7.9%$547,900 +14.4%
2016$5,360 +4.2%$479,000 +9%
2015$5,142 +1.2%$439,500 +6%
2014$5,080 +1.9%$414,700 +2.9%
2013$4,984 +3.3%$403,200 +0.5%
2012$4,825 +3.9%$401,100 +0.2%
2011$4,646 +0.7%$400,200 -4.8%
2010$4,614 +10.1%$420,200 +1.1%
2009$4,190 +4.6%$415,700 -5.3%
2008$4,004 +2.6%$439,000
2007$3,903 -1%$439,000 +1.5%
2006$3,942 +4%$432,700 +7.6%
2005$3,792 +2.4%$402,100 +2.9%
2004$3,703 +9.5%$390,600 +53.4%
2003$3,381 +3.3%$254,600
2002$3,272 +9.2%$254,600 +35.4%
2000$2,995 +2.8%$188,100
1999$2,914 $188,100

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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$4,911/mo
Principal & interest
$4205
Property taxes
$706
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    Estimated market value

    $829,900

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    $4,322/mo

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