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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $860,000 on May 11, 2021

185 RIVERSIDE AVE

MEDFORD, MA 02155
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,130 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$860,000 · May 11, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,065 (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.$916,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$348,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$568,200

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.36 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.26%
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Duplex Single
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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 · 0.3 mi
E
McGlynn Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Medford High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

185 Riverside Ave 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 67% of homes in Medford 02155
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Medford 02155

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

Living area2,130 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,715 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 185 Riverside Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGlenwoodMedford 02155Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,130 ft²60% of homes67% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac55% of homes53% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than190034% of homes16% of homes15% of homes

About 185 Riverside Ave

When did 185 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA last sell?

185 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA last sold on May 11, 2021 for $860,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 185 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA?

185 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,130 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 185 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA built?

185 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 185 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA?

185 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA is assigned to Andrews Middle School (middle), rated C; McGlynn Elementary School (elementary), 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 185 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA compare to other homes in Medford 02155?

Among the 16,118 homes in Medford 02155, it is bigger than 67% of them (2,130 ft² against a typical 1,715 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1900 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 185 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 185 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA was $8,065. The county assessed it at $916,500.

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