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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

490 RIVERSIDE AVE

MEDFORD, MA 02155
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,050 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,748 (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.$880,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$403,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$477,400

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.42 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.71%
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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
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(2)

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 · 0.6 mi
M
McGlynn Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Medford High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 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

490 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 75% of homes in Wellington
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Medford 02155
  • Older than 77% of homes in Wellington

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 area2,050 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,717 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 490 Riverside Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWellingtonMedford 02155Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,050 ft²75% of homes64% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac81% of homes87% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than192023% of homes51% of homes25% of homes

About 490 Riverside Ave

When did 490 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA last sell?

490 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 490 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA?

490 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,050 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 490 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA built?

490 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 490 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA?

490 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA is assigned to McGlynn Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; McGlynn 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 490 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA compare to other homes in Medford 02155?

Among the 16,118 homes in Medford 02155, it is bigger than 64% of them (2,050 ft² against a typical 1,717 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1920 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 490 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 490 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA was $7,748. The county assessed it at $880,400.

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