Location! Location! Location! Welcome to a truly special home that has been lovingly cared for by the same family for over 75 years located in the desirable Tufts area.This 7 rm, 3 br, 2 ba classic colonial offers timeless character and warmth throughout.Begin your visit on the charming front porch - a peaceful place to enjoy your morning coffee or greet neighbors.Inside the inviting living room featuring a traditional fireplace flanked by side windows filling the space with natural light and classic charm, while the dining room, kitchen, and separate TV room rounds out the first floor.Step outside to the oversized deck great for entertaining.H/W flooring underneath carpets in LR and DR upstairs to the 3 spacious BR. This home is more than square footage - it’s a place filled with decades of love, laughter,legacy.Whether your looking to preserve its classic charm or bring your own vision to life, this rare gem is ready for its next chapter.Close to green line and bus lines to the city.
Sold for $755,000
$755,000
42 Stearns Ave, Medford, MA 02155
3beds
1,488sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1933
3,440 Square Feet Lot
$756,900 Zestimate®
$507/sqft
$3,846 Estimated rent
Home value
$756,900
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Traditional fireplaceOversized deckClassic charmCharming front porchSpacious brNatural light
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Listed by:
Paula Fico 617-851-3241,
FICO Realty Group 781-272-4073
Bought with:
Leah Haddad
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73388964
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Den
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,488
- Total interior livable area: 1,488 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,488
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Lot
- Size: 3,440 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 642713
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1933
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Medford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $507/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $592,700
- Annual tax amount: $5,050
- Date on market: 1/3/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/26/2025 | Sold | $755,000-5.6%$507/sqft |
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| 6/20/2025 | Contingent | $799,900$538/sqft |
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| 6/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,900$538/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,050 | $592,700 |
| 2024 | $5,050 +5% | $592,700 +6.6% |
| 2023 | $4,809 +2.5% | $555,900 +6.8% |
| 2022 | $4,690 +3.5% | $520,500 +8.1% |
| 2021 | $4,530 +2% | $481,400 -0.5% |
| 2020 | $4,441 +4.3% | $483,800 +9.1% |
| 2019 | $4,257 +1.8% | $443,400 +8.5% |
| 2018 | $4,183 +3% | $408,500 +6.2% |
| 2017 | $4,063 +8% | $384,800 +14.5% |
| 2016 | $3,762 -0.2% | $336,200 +4.4% |
| 2015 | $3,769 +1.3% | $322,100 +6% |
| 2014 | $3,722 +2.7% | $303,800 +3.6% |
| 2013 | $3,625 +3% | $293,300 +0.2% |
| 2012 | $3,520 +3.3% | $292,600 -0.3% |
| 2011 | $3,408 +0.3% | $293,500 -5.2% |
| 2010 | $3,399 +4.5% | $309,600 -4.1% |
| 2009 | $3,254 +4.4% | $322,800 -5.6% |
| 2008 | $3,118 +2.6% | $341,900 |
| 2007 | $3,039 +3% | $341,900 +5.6% |
| 2006 | $2,951 +4.8% | $323,900 +8.4% |
| 2005 | $2,817 +2.4% | $298,700 +2.9% |
| 2004 | $2,752 +5.1% | $290,300 +47.2% |
| 2003 | $2,619 +3.4% | $197,200 |
| 2002 | $2,534 +19.5% | $197,200 +48% |
| 2000 | $2,121 +2.8% | $133,200 |
| 1999 | $2,063 | $133,200 |
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Neighborhood: 02155
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Missituk Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Andrews Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Medford High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Missituk
- Middle: Andrews/Mcglynn
- High: Medford High
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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