Middlesex County and Medford City property record for 16 5th St, Medford, MA 02155
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,116 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $565,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $9,016 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MEDF M:S-17 B:0037 |
| Primary APN | MEDF M:S-17 B:0037 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,116 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,223 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,281 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,281 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 14513 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 5TH ST |
| City | MEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02155-5111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | MEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 339804 |
Source: Middlesex County and Medford City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 5TH ST, MEDFORD, MA 02155-5111 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005154310 |
| Deed Book / Page | 45670 / 280 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Middlesex County and Medford City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Medford City |
| Unified School District | Medford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,016.00 (+4.12%) | $1,044,700 (+6.17%) Land $367,900 Building $676,800 | $929,464 |
| 2025 | $8,659.00 (+8.88%) | $984,000 (+5.41%) Land $350,300 Building $633,700 | |
| 2024 | $7,953.00 (+2.03%) | $933,500 (+3.6%) Land $333,600 Building $599,900 | |
| 2023 | $7,795.00 | $901,100 Land $311,800 Building $589,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 186 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 630 / 140 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Starry, T-Mobile.
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