Beautiful Single-Family Colonial in Medford’s Highly Sought-After Lawrence Estates. Welcome to this lovingly maintained condo-alternative home featuring a bright and open living & dining room with a charming brick fireplace, hardwood floors, and abundant natural light. The eat-in kitchen and additional home office area provide comfort and flexibility for today’s lifestyle.The second floor offers two generous bedrooms and a full bath. An unfinished basement presents excellent potential for future expansion. Recent upgrades include efficient gas heat and 200-amp electrical service (2025).Enjoy outdoor living with a private yard, plus a detached one-car garage and driveway. Ideally located from the energy of Medford Square, shows at the Chevalier Theatre, and the trails of The Fells, with quick access to I-93 for seamless commuting. A true must-see!
Sold for $729,500
$729,500
197 Governors Ave, Medford, MA 02155
2beds
1,382sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
5,400 Square Feet Lot
$734,100 Zestimate®
$528/sqft
$3,134 Estimated rent
Home value
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Charming brick fireplaceDetached one-car garageEat-in kitchenPrivate yardHardwood floorsTwo generous bedroomsAdditional home office area
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Listed by:
David Bottari 617-201-7257,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate 617-666-2121
Bought with:
Laurie Crane
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73460691
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,382
- Total interior livable area: 1,382 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,382
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Lot
- Size: 5,400 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: M:H09 B:0029,633122
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Medford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $528/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $638,200
- Annual tax amount: $5,616
- Date on market: 1/18/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/12/2026 | Sold | $729,500+4.2%$528/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73460691 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,999+8.9%$507/sqft |
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| 1/31/2023 | Sold | $643,000-0.9%$465/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73051417 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2022 | Contingent | $649,000$470/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73051417 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2022 | Listed for sale | $649,000+250.8%$470/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73051417 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/1998 | Sold | $185,000+54.2%$134/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/1992 | Sold | $120,000$87/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,238 | $614,800 |
| 2024 | $5,238 +5.2% | $614,800 +6.8% |
| 2023 | $4,977 +3.3% | $575,400 +7.6% |
| 2022 | $4,817 +2.7% | $534,600 +7.2% |
| 2021 | $4,692 +0.5% | $498,600 -1.9% |
| 2020 | $4,668 +4.5% | $508,500 +9.3% |
| 2019 | $4,466 +2.1% | $465,200 +8.9% |
| 2018 | $4,374 +3.4% | $427,100 +6.6% |
| 2017 | $4,230 +6.9% | $400,600 +13.3% |
| 2016 | $3,957 +1.5% | $353,600 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $3,897 +0.9% | $333,100 +5.6% |
| 2014 | $3,864 -0.3% | $315,400 +0.6% |
| 2013 | $3,875 +5.6% | $313,500 +2.8% |
| 2012 | $3,668 +2.6% | $304,900 -0.9% |
| 2011 | $3,574 +1.9% | $307,800 -3.6% |
| 2010 | $3,507 +0.1% | $319,400 -8.1% |
| 2009 | $3,504 +5.7% | $347,600 -4.4% |
| 2008 | $3,316 +2.6% | $363,600 |
| 2007 | $3,232 -0.3% | $363,600 +2.2% |
| 2006 | $3,242 +6.5% | $355,900 +10.2% |
| 2005 | $3,045 +0.6% | $322,900 +1.1% |
| 2004 | $3,028 +4.8% | $319,400 +46.8% |
| 2003 | $2,890 +3.4% | $217,600 |
| 2002 | $2,796 +4.4% | $217,600 +29.3% |
| 2000 | $2,679 +3.5% | $168,300 +0.7% |
| 1999 | $2,588 | $167,100 |
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Neighborhood: 02155
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- 5/10Roberts Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
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