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$731,341$432 / 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 97How 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

55 PALMER ST

MEDFORD, MA 02155
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,694 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.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$731K
$707K low$756K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,838 (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.$663,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$338,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$324,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$641,900

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.19 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.Colonial
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.Forced Air
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 1.8 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

55 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Medford 02155
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in North Medford
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Middlesex County

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
$406K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 40% 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$731,341
CheaperTypical $790,994Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$432
CheaperTypical $531Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area1,694 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,715 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 55 Palmer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth MedfordMedford 02155Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$731,34158% of homes40% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43220% of homes10% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,694 ft²72% of homes49% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac38% of homes40% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than192536% of homes57% of homes28% of homes

About 55 Palmer St

How much is 55 Palmer St, Medford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 55 Palmer St, Medford, MA is $731,341 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $706,879 to $755,803. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 55 Palmer St, Medford, MA last sell?

55 Palmer St, Medford, MA last sold on Sep 9, 1977, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 55 Palmer St, Medford, MA?

55 Palmer St, Medford, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,694 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 55 Palmer St, Medford, MA built?

55 Palmer St, Medford, MA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 55 Palmer St, Medford, MA?

55 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 55 Palmer St, Medford, MA compare to other homes in Medford 02155?

Among the 16,120 homes in Medford 02155, it is worth more than 40% of them ($731,341 against a typical $790,994), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($432 against a typical $531), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,694 ft² against a typical 1,715 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1925 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 43% 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 55 Palmer St, Medford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Palmer St, Medford, MA was $5,838. The county assessed it at $663,400.

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