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Sold for $1,275,000
  • $1,275,000

    40 Bowdoin St, Medford, MA 02155

    6beds
    2,564sqft
    2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
    Built in 1922
    -- sqft lot
    $1,227,100 Zestimate®
    $497/sqft
    $5,816 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,227,100

    $1.07M - $1.40M

    $5,816/mo

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    What's special

    Central airBrick frontGas heatExceptional curb appealCedar impression sidingRecessed lightingSeparate in-unit laundry
    Welcome to 40 Bowdoin Street, a meticulously maintained two-family home in Medford's sought-after Tufts University neighborhood. Perfect for owner-occupants or investors, this turnkey property features exceptional curb appeal with a brick front and cedar impression siding. Offering 12 rooms, 6 bedrooms, and 3 full bathrooms, both units include spacious layouts, central air, gas cooking, gas heat, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, and separate in-unit laundry. A walk-up attic, nearly the size of the second floor, offers expansion potential, while the full basement provides additional possibilities, subject to buyer due diligence and local approvals. Two off-street parking spaces and a prime location near Tufts University, public transportation, major highways, parks, restaurants, and shopping complete this outstanding opportunity.

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    Listed by:

    Shawn Hansen 978-621-6763,

    Century 21 North East 781-395-2121

    Bought with:

    Christine Carpenter

    Compass

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73549235

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Natural Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Lead Certification Available, Open Floorplan, Walk-Up Attic, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living RM/Dining RM Combo, Office/Den
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,564
    • Total interior livable area: 2,564 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,564

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
    • Uncovered spaces: 2
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
    • Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Garden
    Lot
    • Size: 3,492 Square Feet
    Details
    • Foundation area: 99999
    • Parcel number: 643849
    • Zoning: RES

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
    Materials
    • Foundation: Block
    Condition
    • Year built: 1922

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
    Location
    • Region: Medford

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $497/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,136,100
    • Annual tax amount: $9,805
    • Date on market: 8/22/2026
    • Exclusions: Second Floor W&D And Little Fridge In The Laundry Room.
    • Total actual rent: 2500

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/17/2026Sold$1,275,000+2%$497/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73549235 Report a problem
    8/21/2026Pending sale$1,250,000$488/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73549235 Report a problem
    8/10/2026Contingent$1,250,000$488/sqft
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    7/28/2026Price change$1,250,000-7.4%$488/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73549235 Report a problem
    7/14/2026Listed for sale$1,350,000+500%$527/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73549235 Report a problem
    12/3/2025Listing removed$6,000$2/sqft
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    10/13/2025Listed for rent$6,000+100%$2/sqft
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    7/14/2018Listing removed$3,000$1/sqft
    Source: Best Boston Realty, LLC Report a problem
    7/9/2018Listed for rent$3,000$1/sqft
    Source: Best Boston Realty, LLC Report a problem
    8/3/1998Sold$225,000$88/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$8,667 $1,017,200
    2024$8,667 +1.7%$1,017,200 +3.3%
    2023$8,521 -1.4%$985,100 +2.7%
    2022$8,644 +7.1%$959,400 +11.8%
    2021$8,074 +1.3%$858,000 -1.1%
    2020$7,967 +4.9%$867,900 +9.7%
    2019$7,596 +5.4%$791,200 +12.4%
    2018$7,209 +6.9%$704,000 +10.2%
    2017$6,745 +2.3%$638,700 +8.4%
    2016$6,594 +7.3%$589,300 +12.2%
    2015$6,146 +8.3%$525,300 +13.4%
    2014$5,675 +6.9%$463,300 +7.8%
    2013$5,310 +3.3%$429,600 +0.6%
    2012$5,138 +4.2%$427,100 +0.6%
    2011$4,930 +11.7%$424,600 +5.7%
    2010$4,412 -0.4%$401,800 -8.5%
    2009$4,428 -3.6%$439,300 -12.7%
    2008$4,591 0%$503,400 -2.6%
    2007$4,593 +15.6%$516,600 +18.5%
    2006$3,972 +4%$436,000 +7.7%
    2005$3,818 +6.8%$404,900 +7.4%
    2004$3,575 +11.2%$377,100 +55.8%
    2003$3,215 +3.3%$242,100
    2002$3,111 +13.5%$242,100 +40.6%
    2000$2,741 +2.8%$172,200
    1999$2,667 $172,200
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    Neighborhood: 02155

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