Middlesex County and Medford City property record for 20 Gorham Rd, Medford, MA 02155
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 3 ba · 2,843 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,260,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $10,592 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MEDF M:J-03 B:0050 |
| Primary APN | MEDF M:J-03 B:0050 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,843 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,892 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,107 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,107 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,350 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5444 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 GORHAM RD |
| City | MEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02155-2272 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Block | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | MEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 339200 |
20 Gorham Rd, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2020.
Source: Middlesex County and Medford City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 GORHAM RD, MEDFORD, MA 02155-2272 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
| Feb 13, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202083273 |
| Deed Book / Page | 74790 / 490 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 74790-490 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 20 GORHAM RD, MEDFORD, MA 02155-2272 |
| Document Number | 74790-490 |
| Book / Page | 74790 / 490 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 83273 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 GORHAM RD, MEDFORD, MA 02155-2272 |
| Document Number | 83274 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 83274 |
| Name | PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 20 GORHAM RD, MEDFORD, MA 02155-2272 |
| Document Number | 68886-269 |
| Book / Page | 068886 / 000269 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23249 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,397.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 9 JEREMIAH CIR MEDFORD MA 021551676, MEDFORD, MA 02155-1676 |
| Document Number | 68886-274 |
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| Date | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 068886/000274 |
| Instrument | 23251 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 12, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Gorham Rd was $10,592, up 2.5% from the year before.
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 | $10,592.00 (+2.53%) | $1,227,400 (+4.55%) Land $455,300 Building $772,100 | $1,307,304 |
| 2025 | $10,331.00 (+8.79%) | $1,174,000 (+5.33%) Land $433,600 Building $740,400 | |
| 2024 | $9,496.00 (+2.09%) | $1,114,600 (+3.65%) Land $413,000 Building $701,600 | |
| 2023 | $9,302.00 | $1,075,400 Land $385,900 Building $689,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Gorham Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · 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.
The area around 20 Gorham Rd 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 |
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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 857 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 | 476 / 106 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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