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$652,606$706 / 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 95How 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 $225,000 on Nov 29, 2000

42 MYSTIC RIVER RD

MEDFORD, MA 02155
1
Beds
1
Baths
924 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.
4,345 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$653K
$621K low$684K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$225,000 · Nov 29, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,847 (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.$550,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$333,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$217,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$535,800

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.67 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.86%
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.1 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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
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.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Brooks Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Medford High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Andrews Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 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

42 Mystic River Rd 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 92% of homes in West Medford
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in West Medford
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in West Medford
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 74% of homes in West Medford

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
$411K$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$652,606
CheaperTypical $792,154Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$706
CheaperTypical $530Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area924 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,722 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size4,345 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1921Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 42 Mystic River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest MedfordMedford 02155Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$652,6068% of homes27% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$70693% of homes93% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than924 ft²3% of homes6% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,345 ft²13% of homes36% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than193874% of homes68% of homes34% of homes

About 42 Mystic River Rd

How much is 42 Mystic River Rd, Medford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Mystic River Rd, Medford, MA is $652,606 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $621,120 to $684,092. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Mystic River Rd, Medford, MA last sell?

42 Mystic River Rd, Medford, MA last sold on Nov 29, 2000 for $225,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Mystic River Rd, Medford, MA?

42 Mystic River Rd, Medford, MA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 924 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 42 Mystic River Rd, Medford, MA built?

42 Mystic River Rd, Medford, MA was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42 Mystic River Rd, Medford, MA?

42 Mystic River Rd, Medford, MA is assigned to Brooks Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Medford High School (high), rated C; Andrews Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Medford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Mystic River Rd, Medford, MA compare to other homes in Medford 02155?

Among the 16,120 homes in Medford 02155, it is worth more than 27% of them ($652,606 against a typical $792,154), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($706 against a typical $530), it is bigger than 6% of them (924 ft² against a typical 1,722 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (4,345 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1938 against a typical 1921). 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 42 Mystic River Rd, Medford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Mystic River Rd, Medford, MA was $4,847. The county assessed it at $550,800.

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