Middlesex County and Medford City property record for 38 Ames St, Medford, MA 02155
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,471 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,410 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $686,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,871 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Mortgage Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MEDF M:C-12 B:0047 |
| Primary APN | MEDF M:C-12 B:0047 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,471 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,359 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,077 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,077 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,410 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 AMES ST |
| City | MEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02155-1224 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF2 |
| Legal Block | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | MEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6013 |
| Census Tract | 340100 |
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 | 38 AMES ST, MEDFORD, MA 02155-1224 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Jan 11, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20243623 |
| Deed Book / Page | 82390 / 44 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MEDFORD MA |
| Property Address | 38 AMES ST, MEDFORD, MA 02155-1224 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 084920-119 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Book Page | 84920/119 |
| Instrument | 144286 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2024 |
| Property Address | 38 AMES ST, MEDFORD, MA 02155-1224 |
| Document Number | 0082390-44 |
| Book / Page | 82390 / 44 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 3623 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 38 AMES ST, MEDFORD, MA 02155-1224 |
| Document Number | 0000003624 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 3624 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $5,871.00 (-4.32%) | $680,300 (-2.44%) Land $351,400 Building $328,900 | $741,257 (+3.37%) |
| 2025 | $6,136.00 (+2.15%) | $697,300 (-1.11%) Land $334,700 Building $362,600 | $717,060 (+12.25%) |
| 2024 | $6,007.00 (+3.68%) | $705,100 (+5.27%) Land $318,800 Building $386,300 | $638,780 |
| 2023 | $5,794.00 | $669,800 Land $297,900 Building $371,900 |
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 · 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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 846 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 / 250 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 520 / 116 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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