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5 Sylvia Rd

Medford, MA 02155
  • $879,900
  • STATUS: Under Agreement
  • MLS #: 73468701
Pending
UPDATED: 29 min ago
$879,900
  • 3
    BEDS
  • 0.11
    ACRES
  • 2
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
  • 2,651
    SQFT
  • $332
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1729
County:

School Information

Elementary School:
Middle School:
High School:
Listing courtesy of Constance Botticelli of Century 21 North East.

Description

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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5 Sylvia Rd Medford, MA 02155

  • Price: $879,900
  • Status: Under Agreement
  • On Site: Days
  • Updated: 29 min ago
  • MLS #: 73468701
3
Beds
2
Baths
1
½ Baths
0.11
Acres
2,651
SQFT
$332
$/SQFT
1729
Built
Neighborhood:
Tufts Area
County:
Middlesex
Area:
Tufts University
Elementary School:
Missituk
Middle School:
Mcglynn/Andrews
High School:
Medford High
Property Description
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..
Exterior Features

Architectural Style ColonialGeorgian Color Brown Construction Materials FramePost & Beam Covered Spaces 0 Exterior Features Porch Garage YN No Lot Features Corner LotLevel Open Parking YN Yes Parking Features Paved DriveOff StreetPaved Parking Total 4 Patio And Porch Features Porch Property Attached YN No Road Frontage Type Public Roof Shingle Spa YN No Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Appliances Gas Water HeaterRangeDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryer Basement FullWalk-Out AccessInterior EntrySump PumpConcrete Bedroom2 Dimensions Length 14.8 Bedroom2 Dimensions Width 16.1 Bedroom2 Features ClosetFlooring - WoodCrown Molding Bedroom2 Level Second Bedroom3 Dimensions Length 11 Bedroom3 Dimensions Width 12.7 Bedroom3 Features Closet/Cabinets - Custom BuiltFlooring - Wood Bedroom3 Level Second Building Area Total 2651 Cooling Window Unit(s) Cooling YN Yes Dining Room Dimensions Length 14.8 Dining Room Dimensions Width 16.11 Dining Room Features Beamed CeilingsClosetFlooring - WoodWainscotingCrown Molding Dining Room Level MainFirst Fireplace Features Dining RoomKitchenLiving RoomMaster BedroomBedroom Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 5 Flooring WoodTileHardwoodPineFlooring - Wood Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter Heat Zones 2 Heating BaseboardNatural Gas Heating YN Yes Interior Features Bathroom - HalfClosetOpen FloorplanBeamed CeilingsVaulted Ceiling(s)Closet/Cabinets - Custom BuiltAttic AccessMud RoomOfficeBonus RoomWalk-up AtticHigh Speed Internet Kitchen Dimensions Length 24 Kitchen Dimensions Width 12.6 Kitchen Features Closet/Cabinets - Custom BuiltFlooring - WoodDining AreaCountertops - Paper BasedBreakfast Bar / NookChair RailOpen FloorplanGas StoveLighting - Overhead Kitchen Level MainFirst Laundry Features Dryer Hookup - GasWasher HookupSinkFirst FloorGas Dryer Hookup Lead Paint Unknown Living Room Dimensions Length 14.1 Living Room Dimensions Width 17 Living Room Features Beamed CeilingsFlooring - WoodExterior AccessCrown Molding Living Room Level MainFirst Main Level Bathrooms 1 Master Bedroom Dimensions Length 14.9 Master Bedroom Dimensions Width 17.1 Master Bedroom Features ClosetFlooring - WoodWainscotingCrown Molding Master Bedroom Level Second Office Dimensions Length 12.1 Office Dimensions Width 11.5 Office Features Ceiling - BeamedCeiling - VaultedCloset/Cabinets - Custom BuiltFlooring - WoodAttic Access Office Level Third Rooms Total 8 Window Features Insulated Windows

Property Features

Association YN No Community Features Public TransportationShoppingParkMedical FacilityHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPublic SchoolT-StationUniversity Disclosures Fireplaces are insulated but not lined.Not used since 1986. Evaluate for future use.Property is not in a Historical District. Buyers & Buyers Agent responsible for all due diligence.Property is being sold in"as is" condition .Floor plans for informational purposes. Electric 110 Volts Home Warranty YN No Listing Terms Contract Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Security Features Security System Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Tax Annual Amount 7493 Tax Year 2026 Utilities for Gas Rangefor Gas DryerWasher Hookup Water Source Public Year Built Details ApproximateCertified Historic Zoning Res

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Listing provided courtesy of Constance Botticelli of Century 21 North East: 781-395-2121.


The property listing data and information set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information are for the personal, non commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information set forth herein. Data last updated 2026-03-09T16:04:01.6.
 
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