21 5th St, Medford, MA 02155 Property Records

Middlesex County and Medford City property record for 21 5th St, Medford, MA 02155

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	6 bd · 4 ba · 3,072 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.182 acres (7,920 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,070,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$10,781 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`MEDF M:S-17 B:0021`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`MEDF M:S-17 B:0021`
Alternative APNs	`M:S=17 B:0021` `14497`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Units	3 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,072 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,896 sqft
Basement Area	1,392 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,392 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Stucco
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,920 sqft (0.182 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	14497
Street Address	21 5TH ST
City	MEDFORD
State	MA
Zip	02155-5110
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code	GR
Legal Block	21
Jurisdiction	MEDFORD MA
Township / Civil Division	MEDFORD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	339804

Owner

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	21 5TH ST, MEDFORD, MA 02155-5110
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 15, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 15, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021248706
Deed Book / Page	79141 / 381
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MEDFORD MA
Recording Date	Nov 15, 2021
Property Address	21 5TH ST, MEDFORD, MA 02155-5110
Document Number	79141-381
Book / Page	79141 / 381
Instrument Date	Nov 15, 2021
Instrument	248706
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 3, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	21 5TH ST # 23, 23, MEDFORD, MA 02155-5110

Mortgage

Document Number	248707
Date	Nov 15, 2021
Instrument	248707

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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
2026	$10,781.00 (+4.6%)	$1,249,200 (+6.65%) Land $404,500 Building $844,700
2025	$10,307.00 (+8.82%)	$1,171,300 (+5.36%) Land $385,200 Building $786,100
2024	$9,472.00 (+1.71%)	$1,111,700 (+3.26%) Land $366,900 Building $744,800
2023	$9,313.00	$1,076,600 Land $342,800 Building $733,800

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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 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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