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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,170,000 on Jan 2, 2026

21 CAPEN ST

MEDFORD, MA 02155
6
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,460 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.
4,200 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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.$1,170,000 · Jan 2, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,902 (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.$1,125,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$406,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$719,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,125,200

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water

Transaction History(10)

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
Columbus Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
M
Andrews Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Medford High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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

21 Capen 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 79% of homes in Medford 02155
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 81% 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 area2,460 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,715 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size4,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 21 Capen St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMedford HillsideMedford 02155Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,460 ft²71% of homes79% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,200 ft²44% of homes34% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than191060% of homes36% of homes19% of homes

About 21 Capen St

When did 21 Capen St, Medford, MA last sell?

21 Capen St, Medford, MA last sold on Jan 2, 2026 for $1,170,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 21 Capen St, Medford, MA?

21 Capen St, Medford, MA has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,460 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 21 Capen St, Medford, MA built?

21 Capen St, Medford, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 21 Capen St, Medford, MA?

21 Capen St, Medford, MA is assigned to Columbus 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 21 Capen St, Medford, MA compare to other homes in Medford 02155?

Among the 16,118 homes in Medford 02155, it is bigger than 79% of them (2,460 ft² against a typical 1,715 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (4,200 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1910 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 21 Capen St, Medford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Capen St, Medford, MA was $9,902. The county assessed it at $1,125,200.

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