259 Forest Street, Medford MA 02155

Medford, MA 02155

$485,000

Beds

Baths

1,770

Sq Ft

$274

Price/Sq Ft

0.23

Acres

1950

Year Built

Garage Space

Single Family Residence

Type

Days on Market

Sold 2006 Listed Apr 26, 2006 • MLS# 70374501 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $529,900

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $485,000
                        

Difference: $44,900 (-8.5%)

Performance Metrics

91.5%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

Days on Market

Average time

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $299

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $274
                        

This property sold for $274 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.5% below the original asking price.

The property spent 36 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$274/sq ft

Area Median

$519/sq ft

Difference

47.2%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

"One of a Kind" 4-5 bedroom ranch on oversized corner lot. Bright and sunny eat-in-kitchen, gleaming hardwood floors. Lower level family room with fireplace. A pleasure to Show and Sell

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

55.1%

Price Range

Total Days on Market

Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73518902

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🏷️

Previously Sold

Nov 1, 2026

$1,079,000

MLS #73518902

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✓

Sold

Jul 14, 2006

$485,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 25

🏠

Listed for Sale

Apr 26, 2006

$499,900

Original listing

Agent: Scott Cutler Office: Prudential Prime Properties

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
11/01/2026	🏷️ Previously Sold	$1,079,000	-	-	MLS #73518902
07/14/2006	✓ Sold	$485,000	-	-	Property sold
04/26/2006	🏠 Listed for Sale	$499,900	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
6	$4,571	$501,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$4,571

Tax Year 6

Assessed Value

$501,800

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1950

Living Area 1,770 sq ft

Lot Size 0.23 acres

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Wood, Tile

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 2

Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame, Brick

Architecture Ranch

Roof Shingle

Features Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced

Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 1

Has Garage Yes

Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Total Spaces 11

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers

Water Public, City/town Water

Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer

Gas None

Other For Electric Range

Financial

Annual Tax $4,571

Assessed Value $501,800

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Association Required No

MA Disclosures

Lead Paint Unknown

Seller Disclosures Living Area Is More Than Public Record Shows.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 25 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1950

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

1,770 sq ft

Total Rooms

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry:

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch

Year Built: 1950

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame, Brick

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: Central Air

Cooling Zones: 1

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard

Patio & Porch: Patio

Fencing: Fenced

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Corner Lot

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1

Garage Type: Attached

Total Parking Spaces: 11

Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2

Fireplace Type:

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility

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Neighborhood

259 Forest Street, Medford MA 02155

Medford, MA 02155

Listing Information

Listing Agent Scott Cutler

Listing Office Prudential Prime Properties

Office Phone 781-396-9500

Agent MLS ID B9500158

Office MLS ID B92301

Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 12:00 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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