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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $424,000 on Jul 26, 2001

281 RIVERSIDE AVE

MEDFORD, MA 02155
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,984 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.
0.18 ac
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.
12
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.$424,000 · Jul 26, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,256 (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.$1,165,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$402,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$763,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,105,800

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.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.79%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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(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.

M
Andrews Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
McGlynn Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 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%

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How this home compares

281 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 91% of homes in Medford 02155
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Glenwood
  • Older than 80% 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 area2,984 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,716 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 281 Riverside Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGlenwoodMedford 02155Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,984 ft²89% of homes91% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac85% of homes84% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than191055% of homes36% of homes20% of homes

About 281 Riverside Ave

When did 281 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA last sell?

281 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA last sold on Jul 26, 2001 for $424,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA?

281 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,984 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 281 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA built?

281 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 281 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA?

281 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 281 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA compare to other homes in Medford 02155?

Among the 16,120 homes in Medford 02155, it is bigger than 91% of them (2,984 ft² against a typical 1,716 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.18 ac 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 281 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA was $10,256. The county assessed it at $1,165,500.

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