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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

51 BOWER ST

MEDFORD, MA 02155
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,464 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.
1985
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.$8,826 (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.$1,003,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$338,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$664,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$985,500

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.Two Family
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
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(3)

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 · 0.2 mi
H
Medford High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Andrews Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 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

51 Bower 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.

  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Medford 02155
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 96% of homes in West Medford

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 area2,464 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,725 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 51 Bower St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest MedfordMedford 02155Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,464 ft²78% of homes79% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac17% of homes40% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than198596% of homes88% of homes76% of homes

About 51 Bower St

When did 51 Bower St, Medford, MA last sell?

51 Bower St, Medford, MA last sold on Sep 18, 2002, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 51 Bower St, Medford, MA?

51 Bower St, Medford, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,464 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 51 Bower St, Medford, MA built?

51 Bower St, Medford, MA was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 51 Bower St, Medford, MA?

51 Bower St, 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 51 Bower St, Medford, MA compare to other homes in Medford 02155?

Among the 16,120 homes in Medford 02155, it is bigger than 79% of them (2,464 ft² against a typical 1,725 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (1985 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 51 Bower St, Medford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 51 Bower St, Medford, MA was $8,826. The county assessed it at $1,003,000.

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