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87 College Ave, Medford MA 02155

Medford, MA 02155 • Medford Hillside
$1,008,500
Est. $5,964/month
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,827
Sq Ft
$552
Price/Sq Ft
0.15
Acres
1910
Year Built
29
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 16, 2025 • MLS# 73431502 Copied!

About this home

Victorian-era SF offers 5BRs, 2.5BAs, and approx. 2,000 sqft across 3 flrs. Main level has traditional layout, but large front + rear picture windows and glass doors invite great light and visual connection to fenced yard. Kitchen and baths are straightforward, functional. All new appliances. Systems updated: new roof (2025), 200 amp electrical, tankless WH (2024), Mitsubishi mini-split HVAC (2025), and triple-pane windows (2024). Full basement with excellent ceiling height offers future potential. Fully fenced backyard includes hot tub (2023), majestic tree canopy, and some edible garden plantings. Detached 1-car garage and long driveway. Close to Tufts, Green Line, Davis Sq, Medford Sq, and Mystic River paths. Strong mechanicals, smart improvements, and great outdoor space in a terrific central Medford location.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,827 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,075,000
Final Sale Price: $1,008,500
Difference: $66,500 (-6.2%)
Performance Metrics
93.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
29
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $588
Sale $/sq ft: $552
This property sold for $552 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.2% below the original asking price.

With only 29 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1910
Living Area 1,827 sq ft
Lot Size 0.15 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Heat Pump, Ductless
Cooling Heat Pump
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances Tankless Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Other
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Bulkhead
Laundry Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Victorian
Roof Asphalt/composition Shingles
Features Porch, Covered Patio/deck, Hot Tub/spa, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa Private
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Covered

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $7,974
Assessed Value $872,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Other
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Bulkhead
Laundry: Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1910
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Heat Pump, Ductless
Heating Zones: 5
Cooling: Heat Pump
Cooling Zones: 5
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Covered Patio/Deck, Hot Tub/Spa, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Porch, Covered
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage: 60.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Location

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Neighborhood

Medford Hillside

87 College Ave, Medford MA 02155

Medford, MA 02155

Walkability

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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. Joseph Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Raphael Elementary School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
B-
John J McGlynn Elementary School
0.8 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
0.9 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
A+
Brooks School
1.0 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
1.0 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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
B+
Madeleine Dugger Andrews Middle School
0.8 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
1.6 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
1.5 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
0.6 mi
11 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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Property History

Market Insights

99.4%
Price Range
30
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73460570
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Currently Listed
Dec 8, 2025
$6,500
MLS #73460570 - Active
Sold
Nov 25, 2025
$1,008,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 30
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Listed for Sale
Sep 16, 2025
$998,000
Original listing
Agent: The Boston Home Team Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 27, 2026 Sold $6,500
Sep 16, 2025 New Listing Added $998,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
29 days
Price per Sq Ft
$552

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $7,974 $872,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,974
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$872,400

Listing Information

Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID TM312492
Office MLS ID AN8364
Listing Data Updated Nov 25, 2025 2:55 PM EST
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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