Sold for $1,250,000

$1,250,000

20 Tesla Ave, Medford, MA 02155

5beds

2,208sqft

2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Built in 1910

-- sqft lot

$1,352,100 Zestimate^®

$566/sqft

$8,526 Estimated rent

Home value

$1,352,100

$1.24M - $1.49M

$8,526/mo

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What's special

PRIME LOCATION! Across the street from Tufts and a 5 minute walk to new Commuter Green Line!! This well-maintained home has been loved by the same family for decades.In the heart of the Tufts campus and at the top of the Hillside on the Medford-Somerville line, the home is perfect for owner-occupancy or investment. A little cosmetic work and landscape provides instant equity to the new owner. Home has special details of its era. Each floor has spacious rooms, king-size bedroom, deep closets, eat-in kitchens with pantry closet, hardwood floors, built-in hutches, crown molding and french doors. Second floor has newer SS appliances. Enclosed back porch provides 2nd floor with added enjoyment. Quick walk to Davis Square, Red Line and Medford Sq. 5 Minute ride to Rte 93. Tons of storage in basement w/laundry. Separate utilities. New Water Heaters for both units (10/2022). Newer Burnham Boiler (Unit 2). WeilMcLain 2nd fl furnace (~2003). Roof (2006). Front Porch (azek) (2017). Sizeable lot.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Natural Gas

Features

Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,208
Total interior livable area: 2,208 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street
Uncovered spaces: 1

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Enclosed
Exterior features: Rain Gutters

Lot

Size: 5,835 Square Feet
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: M:R05 B:0005,643176
Zoning: 000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Block, Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1910

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

Region: Medford

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $566/sqft
Tax assessed value: $924,300
Annual tax amount: $7,995
Date on market: 1/14/2026
Total actual rent: 0
Road surface type: Paved

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/28/2025	Listing removed	$8,845$4/sqft
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9/19/2025	Listed for rent	$8,845$4/sqft
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1/5/2024	Sold	$1,250,000+25.6%$566/sqft
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11/29/2023	Contingent	$995,000$451/sqft
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11/24/2023	Listed for sale	$995,000$451/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$8,182	$960,300
2024	$8,182 +2.3%	$960,300 +3.9%
2023	$7,995 -0.3%	$924,300 +3.8%
2022	$8,023 +6.1%	$890,400 +10.8%
2021	$7,559 +0.5%	$803,300 -2%
2020	$7,523 +5%	$819,500 +9.8%
2019	$7,163 +13.7%	$746,100 +21.3%
2018	$6,301 +6.3%	$615,300 +9.6%
2017	$5,927 +9.8%	$561,300 +16.3%
2016	$5,399 +4.7%	$482,500 +9.5%
2015	$5,157 +6.1%	$440,800 +11.1%
2014	$4,860 +3%	$396,700 +3.9%
2013	$4,720 +5.7%	$381,900 +2.9%
2012	$4,464 +3.6%	$371,100 +0%
2011	$4,307 +3.6%	$371,000 -2%
2010	$4,158 -6.2%	$378,700 -13.9%
2009	$4,435 -1%	$440,000 -10.5%
2008	$4,482 +0.4%	$491,400 -2.1%
2007	$4,463 +4.9%	$502,000 +7.5%
2006	$4,253 +6.2%	$466,900 +10%
2005	$4,004 +6.6%	$424,600 +7.2%
2004	$3,755 +8.2%	$396,100 +51.6%
2003	$3,469 +3.4%	$261,200
2002	$3,356 +21.4%	$261,200 +50.5%
2000	$2,764 +2.8%	$173,600
1999	$2,689	$173,600