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$654,803$421 / 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 98How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $215,000 on Jul 30, 2001

34 PALMER ST

MEDFORD, MA 02155
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,556 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$655K
$643K low$667K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$215,000 · Jul 30, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,737 (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.$664,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$373,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$291,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$624,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$681,170

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.32 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
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(8)

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%

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How this home compares

34 Palmer 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 73% of homes in Medford 02155
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Medford 02155
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 74% 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
$408K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 27% 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$654,803
CheaperTypical $789,462Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$421
CheaperTypical $530Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area1,556 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,722 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 34 Palmer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth MedfordMedford 02155Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$654,80334% of homes27% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42114% of homes7% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,556 ft²62% of homes42% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac59% of homes57% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than195057% of homes74% of homes42% of homes

About 34 Palmer St

How much is 34 Palmer St, Medford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 34 Palmer St, Medford, MA is $654,803 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $642,522 to $667,084. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 34 Palmer St, Medford, MA last sell?

34 Palmer St, Medford, MA last sold on Jul 30, 2001 for $215,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 34 Palmer St, Medford, MA?

34 Palmer St, Medford, MA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,556 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 34 Palmer St, Medford, MA built?

34 Palmer St, Medford, MA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 34 Palmer St, Medford, MA?

34 Palmer 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 34 Palmer St, Medford, MA compare to other homes in Medford 02155?

Among the 16,121 homes in Medford 02155, it is worth more than 27% of them ($654,803 against a typical $789,462), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($421 against a typical $530), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,556 ft² against a typical 1,722 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1950 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 34 Palmer St, Medford, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 34 Palmer St, Medford, MA was $5,737. The county assessed it at $664,800.

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