Middlesex County and Medford City property record for 38 5th St, Medford, MA 02155
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,097 sqft · built 1865 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,636 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,336 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MEDF M:S-17 B:0031 |
| Primary APN | MEDF M:S-17 B:0031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,097 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,761 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1865 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1865 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,636 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 14507 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 5TH ST |
| City | MEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02155-5111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| 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 August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 73 GILMAN ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-3923 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 77586-147 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 38 5TH ST, MEDFORD, MA 02155-5111 |
| Document Number | 77586-147 |
| Book / Page | 77586 / 147 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 91538 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 73 GILMAN ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145-3923 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,336.00 (+7.08%) | $720,000 (+3.67%) Land $325,500 Building $394,500 | $841,225 (+28.15%) |
| 2024 | $5,917.00 (+3.68%) | $694,500 (+5.26%) Land $310,000 Building $384,500 | $656,450 |
| 2023 | $5,707.00 | $659,800 Land $289,700 Building $370,100 |
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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