47 Essex St, Medford MA 02155

Medford, MA 02155

$1,188,000

Est. $6,840/month

4

Beds

2.5

Baths

2,053

Sq Ft

$579

Price/Sq Ft

0.14

Acres

1930

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

4 hours 52 minutes

Time on Market

Active Open House Listed May 27, 2026 • MLS# 73524682 Copied!

About this home

47 Essex St offers a phenomenal Medford location blending original character with thoughtful modern updates. This inviting home features a renovated kitchen with white cabinetry, updated counters, and stainless steel appliances, seamlessly connected to warm living spaces filled with natural light and hardwood floors throughout. A second-floor bathroom renovation enhances comfort and style, while the full attic renovation creates a private fourth bedroom with full bath, ideal as a primary suite. The home offers a smart, functional layout with additional expansion potential in the basement. Enjoy a fully fenced-in backyard with a spacious patio designed for entertaining and relaxation, along with a garage parking space. Set on a quiet tree-lined street, this property provides easy access to Route 93, commuter rail, bus routes, Whole Foods, and nearby Somerville, offering convenience, flexibility, and a wonderful place to call home.

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Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1930

Bedrooms

4

Full Bathrooms

2

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

2,053 sq ft

Total Rooms

7

Open House Schedule

30

May

Saturday, May 30

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

31

May

Sunday, May 31

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1930

Living Area 2,053 sq ft

Lot Size 0.14 acres

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Tile, Hardwood

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Range, Oven

Fireplace Living Room

Fireplaces 1

Basement Full, Unfinished

Laundry In Basement

Features Walk-up Attic, Finish - Cement Plaster

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Colonial

Roof Shingle

Features Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Screens

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch, Deck

Parking

Garage Spaces 1

Has Garage Yes

Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $7,595

Assessed Value $863,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range, Oven

Interior Features: Walk-up Attic, Finish - Cement Plaster

Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens

Basement: Full, Unfinished

Laundry: In Basement

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial

Year Built: 1930

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Screens

Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck

Fencing:

Other Structures:

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Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1

Total Parking Spaces: 4

Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Living Room

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station

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47 Essex St, Medford MA 02155

Medford, MA 02155

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School District

Medford School District local

B+

✓ School Safety 2024-25

1.0% Low

0.8% Suspensions 0.1% In-School 0.2% Emergency

↓ 4.5% below state avg

E

Elementary Schools

3 schools

St. Joseph Elementary School

0.4 mi

Grades PK-08

A+

Brooks School

0.4 mi | #2 of 12 | Score: 59.7

Improved 135 spots from last year

+1.5 above state avg

556 students Moderate

Rising School

Grades PK-05

St. Raphael Elementary School

0.7 mi

Grades PK-08

M

Middle Schools

2 schools

B+

Madeleine Dugger Andrews Middle School

1.4 mi | #128 of 352 | Score: 46.6

Improved 32 spots from last year

-11.6 below state avg

435 students Diverse

Rising School

Grades 06-08

A+

Gibbs School

1.5 mi | #31 of 352 | Score: 60.0

Improved 8 spots from last year

+1.8 above state avg

529 students Diverse

Strong Attendance

Grades 06

H

High Schools

3 schools

A-

Medford High School

0.6 mi | #94 of 346 | Score: 60.6

Improved 24 spots from last year

+2.3 above state avg

1,195 students Diverse

19 sports • 1,212 athletes

Strong AP Program Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum

Grades PK-12

Curtis-Tufts School

1.5 mi

11 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 09-12

Arlington Catholic High School

1.6 mi

17 sports • 1,412 athletes

Strong Athletics

Grades 09-12

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🏠

Listed for Sale

May 27, 2026

$1,188,000

Original listing

Agent: Joseph Pollack Office: Redfin Corp.

Previous Transaction - MLS #72299205

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May 23, 2018

$740,000

MLS #72299205

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Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
05/27/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,188,000	-	-	Original listing
05/23/2018	🏷️ Previously Sold	$740,000	-	-	MLS #72299205

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Date	Event	Price	Change
May 27, 2026	New Listing Added	$1,188,000	—
May 23, 2018	Sold	$740,000	—

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Time on Market

4 hours 52 minutes

Price per Sq Ft

$579

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Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$7,595	$863,100

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Assessed Value

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