EDWARD OAKES HOUSE (C.1729)SINGLE FAMILY GEORGIAN COLONIAL RICH WITH HISTORY AND BRIMMING WITH POTENTIAL NESTLED AT 5 SYLVIA ROAD HAS BEEN ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES (NOT IN HISTORICAL DISTRICT)SINCE 1980 WHOSE EARLIEST ELEMENTS (THE 4 FRONT ROOMS)DATE TO AS EARLY AS 1729.IT IS BELIEVED THE HOUSE WHEN BUILT HAD CONNECTIONS TO THE TUFTS FAMILY.THE 3 STORY RESIDENCE INCLUDES LR/DR/MUDROOM,3 BEDROOMS 2.5 BATHS,FIVE 18TH CENTURY FIREPLACES 2 WITH BAKE OVENS. WIDE PINE FLOORS AND ORIGINAL PANELING IN A NUMBER OF ROOMS AS WELL AS VISIBLE POST-AND-BEAM CONSTRUCTION ON THE INTERIOR OF ALL 3 FLOORS. IDEAL COMMUTER LOCATION (BUSES 96 & 101)CONNECTING MBTA BUS LINES, CLOSE TO MEDFORD TUFTS STATION & CAMPUS, W/ REASONABLE ACCESS TO I-93,ROUTES 16 & 28 AND ASSEMBLY ROW. SEE ATTACHMENTS IN "DOCUMENTS" FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DON'T MISS THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY, READY FOR A NEW CHAPTER..
Sold for $865,000
$865,000
5 Sylvia Rd, Medford, MA 02155
3beds
2,651sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1729
4,814 Square Feet Lot
$863,800 Zestimate®
$326/sqft
$3,342 Estimated rent
Home value
$863,800
$821,000 - $907,000
$3,342/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 21 hours ago
Listed by:
Constance Botticelli 617-835-1569,
Century 21 North East 781-395-2121
Bought with:
Sabrina Carr Group
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73468701
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Wainscoting, Crown Molding
- Level: Second
- Area: 254.79
- Dimensions: 14.9 x 17.1
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Crown Molding
- Level: Second
- Area: 238.28
- Dimensions: 14.8 x 16.1
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 139.7
- Dimensions: 11 x 12.7
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pedestal Sink
- Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Wainscoting, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 238.43
- Dimensions: 14.8 x 16.11
Kitchen
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Countertops - Paper Based, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Chair Rail, Open Floorplan, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 302.4
- Dimensions: 24 x 12.6
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Wood, Exterior Access, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 239.7
- Dimensions: 14.1 x 17
Office
- Features: Ceiling - Beamed, Ceiling - Vaulted, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Attic Access
- Level: Third
- Area: 139.15
- Dimensions: 12.1 x 11.5
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup - Gas, Washer Hookup, Sink, First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Bathroom - Half, Closet, Open Floorplan, Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Attic Access, Mud Room, Office, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,651
- Total interior livable area: 2,651 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,651
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch
Lot
- Size: 4,814 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:P09 B:0013.A,641898
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Georgian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Post & Beam
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1729
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Medford
- Subdivision: Tufts Area
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2026 | Sold | $865,000-1.7%$326/sqft |
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| 1/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $879,900$332/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73468701 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2026 | Contingent | $879,900$332/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73468701 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $879,900$332/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73468701 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,270 | $735,900 |
| 2024 | $6,270 +5% | $735,900 +6.6% |
| 2023 | $5,971 +2.1% | $690,300 +6.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02155
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Missituk Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Andrews Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Medford High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Missituk
- Middle: Mcglynn/Andrews
- High: Medford High
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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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Medford
- 02155
- 5 Sylvia Rd