5 Sylvia Rd
Medford, MA, 02155
$879,900
EDWARD OAKES HOUSE (C.1729)SINGLE FAMILY GEORGIAN COLONIAL RICH WITH HISTORY AND BRIMMING WITH POTENTIAL NESTLED AT 5 SYLVIA ROAD HAS BEEN ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES (NOT IN HISTORICAL DISTRICT)SINCE 1980 WHOSE EARLIEST ELEMENTS (THE 4 FRONT ROOMS)DATE TO AS EARLY AS 1729.IT IS BELIEVED THE HOUSE WHEN BUILT HAD CONNECTIONS TO THE TUFTS FAMILY.THE 3 STORY RESIDENCE INCLUDES LR/DR/MUDROOM,3 BEDROOMS 2.5 BATHS,FIVE 18TH CENTURY FIREPLACES 2 WITH BAKE OVENS. WIDE PINE FLOORS AND ORIGINAL PANELING IN A NUMBER OF ROOMS AS WELL AS VISIBLE POST-AND-BEAM CONSTRUCTION ON THE INTERIOR OF ALL 3 FLOORS. IDEAL COMMUTER LOCATION (BUSES 96 & 101)CONNECTING MBTA BUS LINES, CLOSE TO MEDFORD TUFTS STATION & CAMPUS, W/ REASONABLE ACCESS TO I-93,ROUTES 16 & 28 AND ASSEMBLY ROW. SEE ATTACHMENTS IN “DOCUMENTS” FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DON’T MISS THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY, READY FOR A NEW CHAPTER..
Current real estate data for Single Family in Medford as of Feb 16, 2026
32
Single Family Listed
78
Avg DOM
492
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,050,284
Avg List Price
Property Details
Price:
$879,900
MLS #:
73468701
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Tufts Area
Neighborhood:
tuftsuniversity
Listed Date:
Jan 15, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,651
Total Sq Ft:
2,651
Lot Size:
4,814 sqft / 0.11 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1729
Schools
Elementary School:
Missituk
Middle School:
Mcglynn/Andrews
High School:
Medford High
Interior
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Fireplaces Total
5
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring – Wood
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Laundry Features
Dryer Hookup – Gas, Washer Hookup, Sink, First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup
Exterior
Architectural Style
Colonial, Georgian
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Construction Materials
Frame, Post & Beam
Exterior Features
Porch
Parking Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Parking Spots
4
Roof
Shingle
Security Features
Security System
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$7,493
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Community
- Address5 Sylvia Rd Medford MA
- SubdivisionTufts Area
- CityMedford
- CountyMiddlesex
- Zip Code02155
Subdivisions in Medford
Property Summary
- Located in the Tufts Area subdivision, 5 Sylvia Rd Medford MA is a Single Family for sale in Medford, MA, 02155. It is listed for $879,900 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,651 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1729. The current price per square foot is $332. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Medford is $492. The average listing price for Single Family in Medford is $1,050,284. To schedule a showing of MLS#73468701 at 5 Sylvia Rd in Medford, MA, contact your Boardwalk Real Estate Corp. agent at 781-944-7820.
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5 Sylvia Rd
Medford, MA