BMN Boston

Get our mobile app!

Download on the App Store

189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155

Medford, MA 02155
$839,000
Est. $5,080/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,872
Sq Ft
$448
Price/Sq Ft
0.13
Acres
1930
Year Built
22 hours 47 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed May 21, 2026 • MLS# 73522600 Copied!

About this home

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 custom built-ins, creating an ideal space for entertaining. The spacious kitchen offers tile flooring, a gas stove, and a dining area w/ a convenient half bath just off the kitchen. A bright sun-room leads to a screened-in porch overlooking the outdoors, providing the perfect spot to enjoy morning coffee. Upstairs, you’ll find 3 bedrooms, second-floor laundry & a full bath, along with access to a walk-up attic offering excellent storage or future expansion potential. Additional highlights include a walkout basement with additional ample storage, one-car garage & a beautiful stone wall surrounding the driveway, adding to the home’s curb appeal.

View in the App

Save this property, schedule tours instantly, and get alerts when the price drops

Scan to download BMN Boston app Scan with phone
Get the full experience in the BMN Boston app

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,872 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Open House Schedule

22
May
Friday, May 22
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM EDT
23
May
Saturday, May 23
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
24
May
Sunday, May 24
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1930
Living Area 1,872 sq ft
Lot Size 0.13 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Concrete, Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry Flooring - Hardwood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Brick, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Screened

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Paved
Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $7,655
Assessed Value $869,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Concrete, Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Walk-up Attic
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry: Flooring - Hardwood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1930
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Brick, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch: Porch, Screened
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

Loading map...

Neighborhood

189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155

Medford, MA 02155

Walkability

Loading Walk Score...

Nearby Schools

School District
Medford School District local
B+
School Safety 2024-25
1.0% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.1% In-School 0.2% Emergency
4.5% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

6 schools
St. Raphael Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Joseph Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Brooks School
0.6 mi | #2 of 12 | Score: 59.7
Improved 135 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
556 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-05
B
Milton Fuller Roberts School
1.8 mi | #353 of 824 | Score: 49.1
Improved 194 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
586 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
B-
John J McGlynn Elementary School
2.3 mi | #422 of 824 | Score: 47.1
Improved 242 spots from last year
-11.1 below state avg
505 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
B+
Missituk Elementary School
2.5 mi | #300 of 824 | Score: 50.8
Improved 77 spots from last year
-7.4 below state avg
418 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
B+
Madeleine Dugger Andrews Middle School
2.1 mi | #128 of 352 | Score: 46.6
Improved 32 spots from last year
-11.6 below state avg
435 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 06-08
B-
John J. McGlynn Middle School
3.1 mi | #206 of 352 | Score: 40.2
Improved 30 spots from last year
-18.1 below state avg
464 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
A-
Medford High School
0.4 mi | #94 of 346 | Score: 60.6
Improved 24 spots from last year
+2.3 above state avg
1,195 students Diverse
19 sports • 1,212 athletes
Strong AP Program Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades PK-12
Curtis-Tufts School
2.2 mi
11 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
Learn about these ratings

Monthly Payment Calculator

Monthly Payment
$0
Principal, interest, taxes & insurance
Loan Amount
$0
After down payment
Total Interest
$0
Over life of loan
Total Cost
$0
Including down payment
%
Down: $0
%

Monthly Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $638
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI (if <20% down) $0

Loan Summary

Total of 360 payments $0
Total principal paid $0
Total interest paid $0

Rate Impact

-0.5% Rate
$0/mo
Save $0/mo
Current Rate
$0/mo
+0.5% Rate
$0/mo
Cost $0/mo

Payment Over Time

Interest
Principal
Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
50/50
Year 30
95% Principal
* Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Consult with a lender for accurate figures.

Property History

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
May 21, 2026
$839,000
Original listing
Agent: Carol McDonald Office: Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 21, 2026 New Listing Added $839,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
22 hours 47 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$448

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $7,655 $869,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,655
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$869,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Carol McDonald
Listing Office Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
Agent MLS ID B9500182
Office MLS ID AN5825
Listing Data Updated May 22, 2026 3:30 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

Comparable Properties

Customize Comparable Search

Finding comparable properties...

Market Analytics for Medford, MA

Real-time market trends and pricing data for this area

189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 1 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 2 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 3 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 4 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 5 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 6 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 7 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 8 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 9 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 10 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 11 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 12 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 13 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 14 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 15 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 16 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 17 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 18 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 19 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 20 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 21 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 22 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 23 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 24 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 25 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 26 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 27 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 28 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 29 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 30 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 31 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 32 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 33 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 34 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 35 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 36 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 37 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 38 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 39 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 40 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 41 189 Playstead Road, Medford MA 02155 - Photo 42
Steven Novak

Steven Novak

BMN Boston Real Estate

Your message will be sent to Steven Novak.

Schedule a Tour