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$874,148$456 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $269,000 on Apr 6, 2007

72 DEXTER ST

MEDFORD, MA 02155
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,916 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.
2,400 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$874K
$807K low$941K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$269,000 · Apr 6, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,832 (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.$662,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$297,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$364,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$662,700

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.0.06
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam

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
Columbus Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 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

72 Dexter 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 78% of homes in South Medford
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in South Medford
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 98% of homes in South 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
$402K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 65% 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$874,148
CheaperTypical $788,030Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$456
CheaperTypical $529Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,916 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,710 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size2,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1921Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 72 Dexter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth MedfordMedford 02155Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$874,14878% of homes65% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45613% of homes16% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than1,916 ft²40% of homes59% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,400 ft²7% of homes10% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than18802% of homes2% of homes5% of homes

About 72 Dexter St

How much is 72 Dexter St, Medford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 72 Dexter St, Medford, MA is $874,148 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $806,895 to $941,401. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 72 Dexter St, Medford, MA last sell?

72 Dexter St, Medford, MA last sold on Apr 6, 2007 for $269,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 72 Dexter St, Medford, MA?

72 Dexter St, Medford, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,916 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 72 Dexter St, Medford, MA built?

72 Dexter St, Medford, MA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 72 Dexter St, Medford, MA?

72 Dexter St, Medford, MA is assigned to Columbus 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 72 Dexter St, Medford, MA compare to other homes in Medford 02155?

Among the 16,118 homes in Medford 02155, it is worth more than 65% of them ($874,148 against a typical $788,030), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($456 against a typical $529), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,916 ft² against a typical 1,710 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (2,400 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1880 against a typical 1921). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 60% 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 72 Dexter St, Medford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 72 Dexter St, Medford, MA was $5,832. The county assessed it at $662,700.

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