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$653,032$497 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

17 BAXTER ST

MEDFORD, MA 02155
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,315 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.
3,690 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$653K
$590K low$717K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,452 (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.$747,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$394,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$353,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$699,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$731,092

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
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(15)

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.

E
Roberts Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Medford High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Andrews Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 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%

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How this home compares

17 Baxter 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.

  • Worth less than 77% of homes in North Medford
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Medford 02155
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 68% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Medford 02155

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$405K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Medford 02155.

How it measures up in Medford 02155

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Medford 02155.

Estimated value$653,032
CheaperTypical $782,544Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$497
CheaperTypical $528Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,315 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,716 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size3,690 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 17 Baxter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth MedfordMedford 02155Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$653,03223% of homes26% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$49747% of homes35% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than1,315 ft²37% of homes28% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,690 ft²15% of homes21% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than193044% of homes65% of homes32% of homes

About 17 Baxter St

How much is 17 Baxter St, Medford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Baxter St, Medford, MA is $653,032 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $589,519 to $716,545. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Baxter St, Medford, MA last sell?

17 Baxter St, Medford, MA last sold on Jan 24, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17 Baxter St, Medford, MA?

17 Baxter St, Medford, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,315 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 17 Baxter St, Medford, MA built?

17 Baxter St, Medford, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Baxter St, Medford, MA?

17 Baxter St, Medford, MA is assigned to Roberts Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Medford High School (high), rated C; Andrews Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Medford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Baxter St, Medford, MA compare to other homes in Medford 02155?

Among the 16,121 homes in Medford 02155, it is worth more than 26% of them ($653,032 against a typical $782,544), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($497 against a typical $528), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,315 ft² against a typical 1,716 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (3,690 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1930 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 33% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17 Baxter St, Medford, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Baxter St, Medford, MA was $6,452. The county assessed it at $747,600.

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