159 Willis Ave, Medford, MA 02155 Property Records

Middlesex County and Medford City property record for 159 Willis Ave, Medford, MA 02155

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	5 bd · 3 ba · 2,434 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size	0.103 acres (4,479 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$550,000 (Aug 2013)
Tax Bill	$8,536 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Refinance Feb 2024 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`MEDF M:V-10 B:0014`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`MEDF M:V-10 B:0014`
Alternative APNs	`M:V=10 B:0014` `15606`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,434 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,990 sqft
Basement Area	1,250 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,250 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1915
Effective Year Built	Effective 1915
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,479 sqft (0.103 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	15606
Street Address	159 WILLIS AVE
City	MEDFORD
State	MA
Zip	02155-6243
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	GR
Legal Subdivision	ILOUSO SEC 02
Legal Block	14
Jurisdiction	MEDFORD MA
Township / Civil Division	MEDFORD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	339700

Owner

159 Willis Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2024.

Source: Middlesex County and Medford City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	27 MAVERICK SQ, EAST BOSTON, MA 02128-2340
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 21, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP
Feb 7, 2024	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Sep 26, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Apr 21, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 2, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 2, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	62380 / 295
Last Transfer Date	Jan 26, 2024
Transfer Doc	082464-229
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MEDFORD MA
Property Address	159 WILLIS AVE, MEDFORD, MA 02155-6243
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	077563-183
Date	Apr 21, 2021
Book Page	77563/183
Instrument	89314

Lender

Name	AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

February 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MEDFORD MA
Recording Date	Feb 7, 2024
Property Address	159 WILLIS AVE, MEDFORD, MA 02155-6243
Document Number	082464-229
Book / Page	82464 / 229
Instrument Date	Jan 26, 2024
Instrument	12807
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 23, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	27 MAVERICK SQ, EAST BOSTON, MA 02128-2340

September 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MEDFORD MA
Recording Date	Sep 26, 2022
Property Address	159 WILLIS AVE, MEDFORD, MA 02155-6243
Document Number	080755-139
Book / Page	80755 / 139
Instrument Date	Sep 13, 2022
Instrument	145434
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 14, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 WILLIS AVE, MEDFORD, MA 02155-6243

April 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MEDFORD MA
Recording Date	Apr 21, 2021
Property Address	159 WILLIS AVE, MEDFORD, MA 02155-6243
Document Number	077563-180
Book / Page	77563 / 180
Instrument Date	Mar 2, 2021
Instrument	89313
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 WILLIS AVE, MEDFORD, MA 02155-6243

Mortgage

Document Number	077563-183
Date	Apr 21, 2021
Book Page	77563/183
Instrument	89314

Lender

Name	AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Willis Ave was $8,536, up 2.6% from the year before.

Source: Middlesex County and Medford City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Medford City
Unified School District	Medford School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$8,536.00 (+2.56%)	$989,100 (+4.58%) Land $352,800 Building $636,300	$1,034,203
2025	$8,323.00 (+18.12%)	$945,800 (+14.37%) Land $336,000 Building $609,800
2024	$7,046.00 (+2.29%)	$827,000 (+3.86%) Land $320,000 Building $507,000
2023	$6,888.00	$796,300 Land $299,100 Building $497,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 159 Willis Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X moderate risk
500-Year Floodplain	Yes 0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims	4 (1978–1979)
Most Recent Claim	Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 159 Willis Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	MEDFORD WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 61,700 people · EPA ID MA3176000
Water Source	Purchased surface water from MWRA
Last State Inspection	Dec 2023
Lead	8 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Lead service line replacement currently in violation since Nov 2023
Monitoring and Reporting	1 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 883 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Netafy Fixed Wireless	608 / 135
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.

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