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5 Sylvia Rd, Medford MA 02155

Medford, MA 02155 • Tufts University - Tufts Area
$879,900
Est. $5,274/month
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,651
Sq Ft
$332
Price/Sq Ft
0.11
Acres
1729
Year Built
3 hours 9 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Jan 15, 2026 • MLS# 73468701 Copied!

About this home

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. OPEN HOUSES 1/17 & 1/18 11:30 - 1:30. OFFERS DUE 1/20 BY 5:00 DON'T MISS THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY, READY FOR A NEW CHAPTER..

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1729
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,651 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Open House Schedule

17
Jan
Saturday, January 17
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM EST
18
Jan
Sunday, January 18
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM EST

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1729
Living Area 2,651 sq ft
Lot Size 0.11 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Fireplaces 5
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete
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

Exterior

Construction Frame, Post & Beam
Architecture Colonial, Georgian
Roof Shingle
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric 110 Volts
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $7,493
Assessed Value $868,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior 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
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry: Dryer Hookup - Gas, Washer Hookup, Sink, First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Georgian
Year Built: 1729
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame, Post & Beam
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 5
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Tufts University - Tufts Area

5 Sylvia Rd, Medford MA 02155

Medford, MA 02155

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Nearby Schools

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Year 15
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Jan 15, 2026
$879,900
Original listing
Office: Century 21 North East

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jan 15, 2026 New Listing Added $879,900

Market Statistics

Time on Market
3 hours 9 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$332

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $7,493 $868,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,493
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$868,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent Constance Botticelli
Listing Office Century 21 North East
Agent MLS ID B0527689
Office MLS ID AN7856
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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