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53 Aquavia Rd, Medford

Under Agreement $995,000

  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1,800 sqft
  • 1928 built
  • $552/sqft
  • MLS #7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠4⁠0⁠5⁠8⁠

Listing data updated

Listing broker remarks

Nestled in the desirable North Medford neighborhood, this charm-filled 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers 1,800 square feet of comfortable living space alongside peaceful waterfront views of Wright"s Pond. Step inside to find gleaming hardwood floors, timeless period details, and a cozy living room anchored by a stone fireplace. The modern kitchen comes equipped with sleek stainless steel appliances, complemented by the convenience of first-floor laundry, central AC, gas heat, and a high-efficiency hot water system. Outside, enjoy seasonal swimming, kayaking, and skating right at your doorstep. The home also features a 1-car garage and a spacious walk-up attic ready to be finished for extra living space. Minutes from the 2,500-acre Middlesex Fells Reservation, Stone Zoo, Route 93, and public transit—all just 7 miles from downtown Boston. This home has it all. --— Compass

Key details

  • 1,800 sq ft
  • 6,549 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1928 built
  • $552 / sq ft
  • $7,558 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠4⁠0⁠5⁠8⁠
Last updated
Address
53 Aquavia Rd
Town
Medford, MA
ZIP
02155
Deed (Bk/Pg)
1470 / 121

Map

Neighborhood: North 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.