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#73393866, Kim Covino & Co. Team, Listing office: Compass
$975,000 List price
161 Playstead Rd Medford, MA 02155
$10,000
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3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,500 sqft
0.1 acres
$650 / sqft
House
Property details
About 161 Playstead Rd
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.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingSteam, Natural Gas, Electric, Heat Pump, Ductless
StatusActive
(New)
(New)
CoolingCentral Air, Ductless
Size1,500 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.13 Acres
Year built1935
ParkingDetached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved
MLS #73392865
Garage1 space
FireplaceLiving Room
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Interior: Sun Room
- Fireplace: Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved
- Exterior: Porch, Patio, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Steam, Natural Gas, Electric, Heat Pump, Ductless
- Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
- List Price: $975,000
- Price/SqFt: $650
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,598
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Corner Lot, Level
- Directions: Corner of Playstead and Dianne Road
- Year Built: 1935
- Living Area: 1,500 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.13 Acres
- MLS Number: 73392865
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
- Office Phone: (617) 945-9161
- Listing Agent: Lara Gordon Caralis
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2022 | Home Sold | $827,000 |
| Nov 21, 2016 | Home Sold | $620,000 |
| Aug 02, 1995 | Home Sold | $153,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $774,400 | $6,598 |
| 2023 | $725,500 | $6,276 |
| 2022 | $676,900 | $6,099 |
| 2021 | $628,800 | $5,917 |
| 2020 | $631,600 | $5,798 |
| 2019 | $578,400 | $5,553 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Brooks Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.5 mi
•388 High St
8
John a Bishop
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•25 Columbia Rd
8
Thompson
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•187 Everett St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $105,952. Most Medford, MA residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
30%
<35k
17%
35k-100k
40%
100k-200k
13%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
38%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
33%
Married, No Kids
24%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Live Theatre
Hiking/backpacking
Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
Crate & Barrel
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Starbucks
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
Mercedes
Audi
BMW
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 161 Playstead Rd
The listing price of 161 Playstead Rd property is $975,000.
The property 161 Playstead Rd is a house located in Medford, Massachusetts, 02155.
Active Listing: 161 Playstead Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 161 Playstead Rd are: Brooks Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), John a Bishop (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Thompson (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Gibbs School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), McCall Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), West Somerville Neighborhood (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Medford High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Arlington High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Winchester High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $6,598 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on August 22, 2022 for $827,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 161 Playstead Rd has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 161 Playstead Rd is 1,500 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 161 Playstead Rd is 1935.
This home is located at 161 Playstead Rd in Medford, MA and zip code 02155. This 1,500 square foot home, which was built in 1935, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $975,000.
In May 2025 more than 33 listings in Medford, MA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 3 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 6 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Medford, MA between April and May 2025 increased by 17.5%. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 22 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $851,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.