5 Sylvia Rd, Medford, MA 02155

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5 Sylvia Rd,Medford, MA 02155
$865,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • - sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Sold
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MLS#:73468701
Source:MLSPIN

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Price summary

  • Price:$865,000

About this home

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..

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Home facts

  • Year built:1729
  • Listing ID #:73468701
  • Updated:March 20, 2026 at 12:04 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:8
  • Flooring:Flooring - Wood, Hardwood, Pine, Tile, Wood
  • Dining Description:Beamed Ceilings, Closet, Crown Molding, Wainscoting, Wood
  • Bathrooms Description:Bathroom - Half
  • Kitchen Description:Breakfast Bar / Nook, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Paper Based, Dining Area, Dishwasher, Flooring - Wood, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead, Open Floorplan, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement Description:Concrete, Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Walk-Out Access

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Window Unit(s)
  • Heating:Baseboard, Natural Gas

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Shingle
  • Year built:1729
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot, Level
  • Architectural Style:Colonial, Georgian
  • Construction Materials:Frame, Post & Beam
  • Exterior Features:Porch
  • Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter

Schools

  • High school:Medford High
  • Middle school:Mcglynn/Andrews
  • Elementary school:Missituk

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$865,000
  • Tax amount:$7,493 (2026)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Dryer Hookup - Gas, First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer, Washer Hookup
  • Amenities:Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Gas Water Heater, High Speed Internet, Open Floorplan

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:4
  • Parking description:Off Street, Paved, Paved Drive
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