38 Fifth Street, Medford MA 02155

Medford, MA 02155 • Wellington
$999,900
$924,900
Est. $5,405/month
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,740
Sq Ft
$338
Price/Sq Ft
0.11
Acres
1865
Year Built
2
Parking
73
Days on Market
For Sale Price Drop -$75,000 Listed Jun 10, 2026 • MLS# 73533730 Copied! • Updated Aug 23, 2026

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About this home

BACK ON THE MARKET DUE TO BUYER FINANCING - This single 11-room Victorian/Colonial with 2 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths offers privacy, and yard space. This sun-drenched home features high ceilings, stunning hardwood floors, and 3 full levels of highly versatile living space. A fireplace-warmed entry foyer welcomes you into a spacious living room and an elegant formal dining room also featuring a fireplace. The bright, eat-in kitchen with plenty of cabinets and counter space includes a convenient half bath. The 2nd floor features 3-generously sized bedrooms and ample closet space and a full bath. The expansive 3rd floor provides a 4th bedroom, full bath, and bonus room perfect for a private primary penthouse suite or guest wing. Enjoy your own private backyard, a large 3-season enclosed porch, a private patio for summer BBQs, a storage shed, and 2 dedicated off-street parking spaces. Massive full basement with gas heating system, dedicated laundry and endless storage. Roof was replaced in 2020. Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street just minutes from the Wellington T station, major highways, shopping, Boston, and Logan Airport.

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Property History

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Price Changes
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Price Range

Property Timeline

Back On Market
Aug 19, 2026
Active
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Status: Active under contract
Aug 13, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Price Reduced
Jul 6, 2026
$924,900 $75,000 (-7.5%)
From $999,900 to $924,900 (-7.5%)
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Listed for Sale
Jun 10, 2026
$999,900
Original listing
Agent: Maureen Schlegel Office: Century 21 North East

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $6,336 $720,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,336
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$720,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1865
Living Area 2,740 sq ft
Lot Size 0.11 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Laminate, Flooring - Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace Dining Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features Lighting - Overhead, Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant, Entrance Foyer, Bonus Room, Sun Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Victorian
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Driveway, Paved
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $6,336
Assessed Value $720,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Down Payment Resource Eligible
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Buyers And Their Agents Are Responsible For Conducting Their Own Independent Due Diligence And Verifying All Information. Some Rooms Are Virtually Staged.
Exclusions Personal Belongings
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Beige
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Living area includes finished 3rd floor
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 74 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1865
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,740 sq ft
Total Rooms
11

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Laminate, Flooring - Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant, Entrance Foyer, Bonus Room, Sun Room
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1865
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Driveway, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Dining Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

Nearby Schools

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Year 15
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Neighborhood

Wellington

38 Fifth Street, Medford MA 02155

Medford, MA 02155

Listing Information

Listing Agent Maureen Schlegel
Listing Office Century 21 North East
Office Phone 781-395-2121
Agent MLS ID B8001282
Office MLS ID AN7856
Listing Data Updated Aug 23, 2026 4:05 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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