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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

153 MEDFORD ST

ARLINGTON, MA 02474
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,378 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1923
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,942 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,201,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$561,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$640,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,126,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyMiddlesex
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1955
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Thompson Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Arlington High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Ottoson Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Arlington School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02474These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,960
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,757 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$135,066
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$157,393
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

153 Medford St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Arlington 02474
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 74% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Arlington 02474

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Arlington 02474.

Living area3,378 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,980 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1934Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 153 Medford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeArlington 02474Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,378 ft²93% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac44% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than192327% of homes26% of homes

About 153 Medford St

When did 153 Medford St, Arlington, MA last sell?

153 Medford St, Arlington, MA last sold on Jan 30, 2015, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 153 Medford St, Arlington, MA?

153 Medford St, Arlington, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,378 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 153 Medford St, Arlington, MA built?

153 Medford St, Arlington, MA was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 153 Medford St, Arlington, MA?

153 Medford St, Arlington, MA is assigned to Thompson Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Arlington High School (high), rated A+; Ottoson Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Arlington School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 153 Medford St, Arlington, MA compare to other homes in Arlington 02474?

Among the 8,570 homes in Arlington 02474, it is bigger than 93% of them (3,378 ft² against a typical 1,980 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1923 against a typical 1934). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 153 Medford St, Arlington, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 153 Medford St, Arlington, MA was $12,942. The county assessed it at $1,201,700.

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