Middlesex County and Medford City property record for 501 High St, Medford, MA 02155
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 ba · 5,871 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.235 acres (10,257 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $20,211 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MEDF M:K-03 B:0067 |
| Primary APN | MEDF M:K-03 B:0067 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
|---|---|
| Units | 5 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,871 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 11,926 sqft |
| Basement Area | 5,871 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 5,871 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 10,257 sqft (0.235 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6593 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 501 HIGH ST |
| City | MEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02155-6735 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C1 |
| Legal Block | 67 |
| Jurisdiction | MEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 339200 |
501 High St, a commercial property, is held in a trust.
Source: Middlesex County and Medford City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 APPLE HILL RD, PEABODY, MA 01960-1437 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 501 High St was $20,211, up 4.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $20,211.00 (+4.44%) | $1,211,700 (+6.07%) Land $466,300 Building $745,400 |
| 2025 | $19,352.00 (+6.74%) | $1,142,400 (+3.4%) Land $444,100 Building $698,300 |
| 2024 | $18,130.00 (+5.41%) | $1,104,800 (+6.37%) Land $423,000 Building $681,800 |
| 2023 | $17,199.00 | $1,038,600 Land $384,500 Building $654,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 501 High St 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 501 High St 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 |
|---|
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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