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$1,190,756$683 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

17 RICHARD ST

MEDFORD, MA 02155
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,743 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.3M high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$935,256
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$748,205
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.22%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$255,500
AMERICAN BANCSHARES MTG · recorded Aug 12, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,828 (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.$889,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$471,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$418,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$889,500

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.Split Level
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

Transaction History(4)

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 · 1.1 mi
M
Andrews Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Medford High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

How this home compares

17 Richard 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 more than 98% of homes in North Medford
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in North Medford
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in North Medford
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Medford 02155
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Medford 02155

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
$402K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 93% 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$1,190,756
CheaperTypical $797,137Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$683
CheaperTypical $530Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area1,743 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,721 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 17 Richard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth MedfordMedford 02155Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,190,75698% of homes93% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$68393% of homes92% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than1,743 ft²75% of homes51% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac86% of homes89% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than196579% of homes80% of homes59% of homes

About 17 Richard St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Richard St, Medford, MA is $1,190,756 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,102,928 to $1,278,584. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

17 Richard St, Medford, MA last sold on Aug 12, 2020, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17 Richard St, Medford, MA?

17 Richard St, Medford, MA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,743 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 17 Richard St, Medford, MA built?

17 Richard St, Medford, MA was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Richard St, Medford, MA?

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

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

Among the 16,117 homes in Medford 02155, it is worth more than 93% of them ($1,190,756 against a typical $797,137), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($683 against a typical $530), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,743 ft² against a typical 1,721 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1965 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 80% 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 Richard St, Medford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Richard St, Medford, MA was $7,828. The county assessed it at $889,500.

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