242 E Border Rd, Medford, MA 02155
OFF MARKET

242 E Border Rd
Medford, MA 02155

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,992 sqft (on 0.33 acres)

$1,321,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,879/mo*
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$1,321,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,879/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,992 sqft
(on 0.33 acres)

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Description

This single-family home is located at 242 E Border Rd, Medford, MA. 242 E Border Rd is in Medford, MA and in ZIP code 02155. This property has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 2,992 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.33 acres and was built in 1910.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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Less than a day ago

Home Details for 242 E Border Rd

Interior Features

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Heating: Other, OilAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 11

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Price History for 242 E Border Rd

DatePriceEventSource
04/14/1998$310,000Sold
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Market trends in Medford

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$788K
$28.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
Price per sq ft
$523
$16MoM
Available listings
135
23MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$9,861
Assessment$1,157,400
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$6,910/mo
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57 Maurice St, Medford, MA
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$925,000
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10 Emile Cir, Medford, MA
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$970,000
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09/12/25
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25 Rita Dr, Medford, MA
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$936,000
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28 Rita Dr, Medford, MA
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21 Wilson St, Medford, MA
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What Locals Say about Medford

At least 599 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 75 % Say parking is easy

  • 72 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 71 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say car is needed

  • 61 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 59 % Say kids play outside

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say there's wildlife

  • 33 % Say there are community events

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    "My neighborhood has great access to public transportation and close to highways and the airport .the fells reservation is abutting me and access to trails and recreation "
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    "My commute is great because Medford is close to Boston and central to everything with public transportation and close to highways "
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    "My neighborhood is very well served by buses. Public transportation work fine around us! It’s a safe community! "
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    "Very safe community with friendly neighbors. I like to live here very much! School, playgrounds and parks very close in a walk distance."
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    "It’s a high traffic area, not great for small children to walk around unattended. This isn’t a neighborhood you can let kids go out unattended in. "
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    "It’s a blended community, there are college areas, commercial areas, and residential areas. There are old school medford residents that can be kinda uptight but everyone is very nice and easygoing "
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  • Kaden
    "The mystic river and lakes are wonderful for naturalists, kayakers, paddle boarders, and families. "
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    "access to local buses to red and orange line as well as express buses to Boston. Minutes from I93. plenty of public parking available. "
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    "It’s safe for your children to be able to go out with fitness and not be in danger. Like going to the park or Medford square"
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    "New water park, outdoor space, mostly families. Parking is relatively easy. Outrageously loud and stupid motorcycles kind of ruin it sometimes "
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    "the neighborhood is very Dog friendly. when i am sitting on the porch all i see is a parade of people walking there dogs. "
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    "I like there is a dog friendly park and that it comes with baggies for picking up after your dog. It’s very friendly and I really enjoy the space"
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  • Sjurgs
    "There are a lot of parks and families, also a lot of college/grad students. The area is safe and the police department is nearby. "
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  • Kaden
    "Music at the condon shell in the summer. Paddling on the mystic river, downtown and city hall events"
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  • Jim S. .
    "Easy and Frequent bus service and with the new bus lane on Broadway a much quicker commute to the orange Line. Redline at Davis is an easy 8 - 15 minute walk from South Medford. "
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    "Dog owners love having the park right for the dogs to run around. It is a well kept park and they even play little league therefore "
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  • Rossy
    "the best is quiet and neighbor's very nice and friendly.. I love this city I live here for 8 years "
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    "It’s ok. I don’t really live there but my gym is there. Lots of nice restaurants and Japanese locales "
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    "I have not been to any community events but do appreciate the phone/text/email updates from City of Medford."
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    "There is not a lot of green space, but plenty of open space and mice people. Nearby parks add more variety for dog owners."
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242 E Border Rd, Medford, MA 02155 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,992 sqft single-family home built in 1910. This property is not currently available for sale. 242 E Border Rd was last sold on Apr 14, 1998 for $310,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 242 E Border Rd is $1,321,800.