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20 SHIP AVE

MEDFORD, MA 02155
1.72 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 198744 units1,154–1,626 ft²
$29M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$692K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$585
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

+8.9%vs the Medford ZIP median sale $/ft² ($537)

Sales Performance

$735K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
+13.3%
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
1
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
2.3%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+3.4%per yeartypical hold 7.4 yrsfrom 96 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
19871992199720022008201420202025
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
19871992199720022008201420202025

144 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$548K$646K$745K$844K1,154 ft²1,248 ft²1,343 ft²1,437 ft²1,532 ft²1,626 ft²
2 bd3 bd
2 bed
42 units
3 bed
2 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,193 ft²
13 units
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,154 ft²
7 units
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,154 ft²
4 units
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,156 ft²
4 units
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 ft²
4 units
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,262 ft²
2 units
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,262 ft²
2 units
One-off layouts
8 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$548K–$548K
1 unit
$636K–$656K
4 units
$660K–$694K
17 units
$696K–$710K
15 units
$735K–$755K
2 units
$782K–$782K
1 unit
$840K–$844K
2 units

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.73%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.18%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.6.6 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.8%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.38%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$665,842
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$5,242
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit 8Dec 19, 2025$735,000Unit 44Aug 8, 2025$649,000Unit 17May 21, 2025$547,000Unit 37Apr 28, 2025$655,000Unit 18Aug 27, 2024$690,000Unit 45Jan 19, 2024$600,000Unit 10Nov 29, 2023$650,000Unit 8Apr 10, 2023$675,000Unit 34Jan 18, 2023$660,000Unit 15Oct 5, 2022$610,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,538 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$641,700 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$641,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$614,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$636,789

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.72 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.86%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Andrews Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
McGlynn Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Medford High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Medford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02155These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.82

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.61,548
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,108 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$112,601
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$145,923
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

20 Ship Ave
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,262 ft²
$695K
20 Ship Ave # 1
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,193 ft²
$706K
20 Ship Ave
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,262 ft²
20 Ship Ave # 3
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 ft²
$703K
20 Ship Ave # 4
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,626 ft²
$840K
20 Ship Ave # 5
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,154 ft²
$707K
20 Ship Ave # 6
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,614 ft²
$844K
20 Ship Ave # 7
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,193 ft²
$694K
20 Ship Ave # 8
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,202 ft²
$735K
20 Ship Ave # 9
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,154 ft²
$704K
20 Ship Ave # 10
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,193 ft²
$681K
20 Ship Ave # 11
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,154 ft²
$681K
20 Ship Ave # 12
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,154 ft²
$677K
20 Ship Ave # 13
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,437 ft²
$782K
20 Ship Ave # 14
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,276 ft²
$675K
20 Ship Ave # 15
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,324 ft²
$702K
20 Ship Ave # 16
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,193 ft²
$686K
20 Ship Ave # 17
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,154 ft²
$548K
20 Ship Ave # 18
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,154 ft²
$696K
20 Ship Ave # 19
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,193 ft²
$636K
20 Ship Ave # 21
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,203 ft²
$710K
20 Ship Ave # 22
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,193 ft²
$660K
20 Ship Ave # 23
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 ft²
20 Ship Ave # 24
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 ft²
$678K
20 Ship Ave # 25
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,193 ft²
$702K
20 Ship Ave # 26
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 ft²
$703K
20 Ship Ave # 27
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,262 ft²
$698K
20 Ship Ave # 28
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,193 ft²
$710K
20 Ship Ave # 29
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,262 ft²
$691K
20 Ship Ave # 30
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 ft²
$703K
20 Ship Ave # 31
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,193 ft²
$702K
20 Ship Ave # 32
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 ft²
$669K
20 Ship Ave # 33
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 ft²
$755K
20 Ship Ave # 34
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,193 ft²
$696K
20 Ship Ave # 35
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 ft²
$675K
20 Ship Ave # 36
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,262 ft²
$690K
20 Ship Ave # 37
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,193 ft²
$656K
20 Ship Ave # 38
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,154 ft²
$676K
20 Ship Ave # 39
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,154 ft²
$686K
20 Ship Ave # 40
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,193 ft²
$704K
20 Ship Ave # 41
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,154 ft²
$676K
20 Ship Ave # 42
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,154 ft²
$686K
20 Ship Ave # 43
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,193 ft²
$675K
20 Ship Ave # 44
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,154 ft²
$650K
20 Ship Ave # 45
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,202 ft²
$642K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 20 Ship Ave

How many units are in 20 Ship Ave, Medford, MA?

20 Ship Ave, Medford, MA has 44 residential units across built in 1987, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 20 Ship Ave, Medford, MA worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 44 units at 20 Ship Ave, Medford, MA is $692,272. That works out to $585 per square foot. Units run from 1,154 to 1,626 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 20 Ship Ave, Medford, MA expensive for Medford?

Units at 20 Ship Ave, Medford, MA carry a median of $585 per square foot, 9% above the Medford median of $537 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 20 Ship Ave, Medford, MA?

1 units at 20 Ship Ave, Medford, MA sold in the last 12 months, out of 144 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 2.3% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $735K.

Have units at 20 Ship Ave, Medford, MA appreciated?

Across 96 repeat sales of the same unit, 20 Ship Ave, Medford, MA returned a median 3.4% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 7.4 years.

What floor plans does 20 Ship Ave, Medford, MA have?

The most common plan at 20 Ship Ave, Medford, MA is a 2-bedroom of 1,193 square feet, repeated 13 times, with a median estimate of $693,713. TopHap identifies 7 recurring plans in the building.

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