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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to 16 Elm St., Medford.This inviting 3-bedroom,1.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of timeless character, thoughtful updates, and comfortable living. The spacious living room features hardwood floors and a classic cozy brick fireplace, while the sun-filled dining area flows seamlessly into the kitchen with white shaker cabinetry, stone countertops,stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar,and recessed lighting.Three season sunroom provides the perfect flex room space for home office, exercise room or kids play room and half bath complete the main level. 2nd floor offers 3-generously sized bedrooms and a full bath. Enjoy the beautiful large fenced in backyard with a stone patio,grill, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Additional highlights include a full basement, garage, roof (2020), mini-splits (2021), furnace (2024), oil tank (2024), exterior painted (2020),dishwasher (2025), microwave (2025) Dryer (2025) lead certified(2020),and much more.Conveniently located near Wright’s Pond, the Middlesex Fells Reservation,Parks,Medford Square, shopping, restaurants, public transportation, major highways, offering the perfect balance of outdoor recreation and everyday convenience,also just minutes away from Downtown Boston.— Compass

Key details

  • sold
  • 1,408 sq ft
  • 5,600 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1920 built
  • $568 / sq ft
  • $6,266 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠8⁠7⁠1⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
16 Elm St
Town
Medford, MA
ZIP
02155
Sold for
$775,000
Deed (Bk/Pg)
1561 / 198

Map

Neighborhood: Medford

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.