Sterns Ave. runs between College Ave. and Main St.
Home type
Single Family Residence
Interior living area
1,190 sqft
Year built
1926
Lot size
3,520 sqft (about 0.08 acres)
Parking spaces
2
Price per sqft
$567/sqft
About this home
Stop renting and start imagining life with a backyard of your own! An exciting entry point into the Medford market, this sun-filled single-family offers great bones, a wonderful floor plan, and the opportunity to build equity while making it your own. A fireplace adds character to the living room, and the dining room features a lovely built-in cabinet. The four-season porch provides flexible space for relaxing, working, or enjoying your morning coffee. The kitchen features gas cooking and a pantry, with a half bath and laundry conveniently located on the first floor. Upstairs, a spacious full bathroom complements the bedrooms. A full basement, newer roof, and two-car driveway round out the package. Close to Tufts University, Main Street shops and restaurants, and neighborhood favorites Bob’s Italian Foods and Semolina Kitchen & Bar. Commuters will appreciate the Medford/Tufts Green Line station approximately half a mile away and the Route 101 bus at the Main Street end of Stearns Avenue, connecting to Sullivan Square’s Orange Line. Downtown Boston is approximately 15 minutes away by car, traffic permitting. Bring your vision and make this diamond in the rough shine!
Listed by Kiernan Middleman · Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential MLS PIN #73593626 · Updated 11/1/2026, 12:56:00 PM ET
Facts & features
Home overview
Property subtype
Single Family Residence
Property category
Residential
MLS status
Price Changed
Bedrooms
2
Full bathrooms
1
Half bathrooms
1
Total bathrooms
1.5
Total rooms
5
Living area
1,190 sqft
Living area source
Public Record
Above grade finished area
1,190 sqft
Building area
1,190
Building area units
Square Feet
Building area source
Public Records
Area includes basement
No
Interior & systems
Heating
Hot Water
Heating available
Yes
Heating zones
1
Cooling
Window Unit(s) · None
Cooling available
No
Appliances
Range · Refrigerator · Washer · Dryer
Interior features
Sun Room
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup · Washer Hookup
Basement
Full
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace features
Living Room
Room details
Primary bedroom
Level
Second
Area
130 sqft
Length
10 ft
Width
13 ft
Features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built · Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2
Area
126 sqft
Length
14 ft
Width
9 ft
Features
Walk-In Closet(s) · Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Living room
Level
First
Area
187 sqft
Length
17 ft
Width
11 ft
Features
Ceiling Fan(s) · Flooring - Hardwood
Dining room
Level
First
Area
144 sqft
Length
12 ft
Width
12 ft
Features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built · Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen
Level
First
Area
165 sqft
Length
11 ft
Width
15 ft
Features
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile · Pantry
Bathroom 1
Level
Second
Area
42 sqft
Length
7 ft
Width
6 ft
Features
Bathroom - Full · Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
for Gas Range · for Gas Oven · for Electric Dryer · Washer Hookup
HOA & community
Homeowners association
No
Senior community
No
Taxes & property records
Annual property tax
$5,436
Tax year
2026
Assessed value
$619,500
Parcel number
642732
Zoning
SF2
Registry book
81195
Registry page
54
Location & listed schools
City
Medford
County
Middlesex
State
MA
ZIP code
02155
Directions
Sterns Ave. runs between College Ave. and Main St.
Listing & disclosures
MLS number
73593626
Listing date
2026-10-21
Original entry date
2026-10-21
Status changed
2026-11-01
Listing modified
2026-11-01
Original list price
$689,000
Current list price
$675,000
List price per sqft
$567.23
Days on market
11
Property market time
11
Disclosures
Room sizes rounded. Seller did not use fireplace/condition unknown. Some furnishings removed from pictures with AI.
Disclosure indicator
N
Lead paint
Unknown
Price & tax details
Current asking price$675,000
Original asking price$689,000
Listed on2026-10-21
Days on market11
Tax record supplied by MLS
Year
Property tax
Assessed value
2026
$5,436
$619,500
These records are supplied by the current listing. Assessed value is not market value; confirm taxes with the local assessor.
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SCHOOLS & EDUCATION
Schools & performance
2026 MA DESE
School names, grades and state-reported measures are listed below.
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—DESE percentile
Nearby public school · not assigned
Curtis-Tufts
Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
Straight-line distance 0.94 km
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