252 Willis Ave, Medford, MA 02155 Property Records

Middlesex County and Medford City property record for 252 Willis Ave, Medford, MA 02155

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.073 acres (3,200 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$80,000 (Mar 2011)
Tax Bill$6,899 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APNMEDF M:W-10 B:0060

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNMEDF M:W-10 B:0060
Alternative APNs
  • M:W=10 B:0060
  • 15948

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,040 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,972 sqft
Basement Area906 sqft
Unfinished Basement906 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,200 sqft (0.073 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number15948
Street Address252 WILLIS AVE
CityMEDFORD
StateMA
Zip02155-6324
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeGR
Legal SubdivisionC C ELLIS S S HIGGINS & E H CO
Legal Block60
JurisdictionMEDFORD MA
Township / Civil DivisionMEDFORD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract339700

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address3 CONSTITUTION RD, STONEHAM, MA 02180-2159
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 8, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 8, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 22, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page56570 / 304
Transfer Doc051695-258
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityMedford City
Unified School DistrictMedford School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,899.00 (+2.57%)$799,400 (+4.59%) Land $327,100 Building $472,300$930,886
2025$6,726.00 (+9.21%)$764,300 (+5.73%) Land $311,500 Building $452,800
2024$6,159.00 (+2.45%)$722,900 (+4.01%) Land $296,700 Building $426,200
2023$6,012.00$695,000 Land $277,300 Building $417,700

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

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1978–1979)
Most Recent ClaimJan 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

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

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemMEDFORD WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
serves 61,700 people · EPA ID MA3176000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionDec 2023
Lead8 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
currently in violation since Nov 2023
Monitoring and Reporting1
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

ProviderMax 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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