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$924,900$441 / 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 87How 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

38 5TH ST

MEDFORD, MA 02155
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,097 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1865
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$925K
$802K low$1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,675 (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.$773,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$341,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$431,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$720,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$868,761

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.Conventional
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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.

E
McGlynn Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
M
McGlynn Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Medford High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 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

38 5th 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 92% of homes in Wellington
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Wellington
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Wellington
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Among the oldest homes in Wellington

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
$407K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 72% 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$924,900
CheaperTypical $790,934Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$441
CheaperTypical $530Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area2,097 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,726 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1865
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 38 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWellingtonMedford 02155Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$924,90092% of homes72% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4416% of homes13% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than2,097 ft²76% of homes65% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac47% of homes39% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than1865almost no homesalmost no homes2% of homes

About 38 5th St

How much is 38 5th St, Medford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 5th St, Medford, MA is $924,900 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $801,926 to $1,047,874. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 5th St, Medford, MA last sell?

38 5th St, Medford, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 5th St, Medford, MA?

38 5th St, Medford, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,097 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 38 5th St, Medford, MA built?

38 5th St, Medford, MA was built in 1865, making it 161 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 5th St, Medford, MA?

38 5th St, Medford, MA is assigned to McGlynn Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; McGlynn Middle School (middle), rated D+; 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 38 5th St, Medford, MA compare to other homes in Medford 02155?

Among the 16,121 homes in Medford 02155, it is worth more than 72% of them ($924,900 against a typical $790,934), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($441 against a typical $530), it is bigger than 65% of them (2,097 ft² against a typical 1,726 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1865 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 65% 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 38 5th St, Medford, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 38 5th St, Medford, MA was $6,675. The county assessed it at $773,500.

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