Middlesex County and Medford City property record for 55 Ames St, Medford, MA 02155
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,086 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jul 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,356 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer Jan 2023 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MEDF M:C-12 B:0058 |
| Primary APN | MEDF M:C-12 B:0058 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,082 sqft |
| Basement Area | 432 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 432 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,086 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1110 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 AMES ST |
| City | MEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02155-1249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF2 |
| Legal Block | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | MEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6004 |
| Census Tract | 340100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Medford City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 AMES ST, MEDFORD, MA 02155-1249 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 10, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance HARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 14, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1997 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 085698-470 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MEDFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 55 AMES ST, MEDFORD, MA 02155-1249 |
| Document Number | 085698-470 |
| Book / Page | 85698 / 470 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202666682 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 AMES ST, MEDFORD, MA 02155-1249 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MEDFORD MA |
| Property Address | 55 AMES ST, MEDFORD, MA 02155-1249 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 081146-134 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Book Page | 81146/134 |
| Instrument | 2702 |
| Name | HARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 289 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
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 | $5,356.00 (+5.04%) | $620,600 (+7.11%) Land $344,900 Building $275,700 | $648,835 (+1.18%) |
| 2025 | $5,099.00 (+7.17%) | $579,400 (+3.74%) Land $328,500 Building $250,900 | |
| 2024 | $4,758.00 (+5.03%) | $558,500 (+6.65%) Land $312,900 Building $245,600 | $641,250 |
| 2023 | $4,530.00 | $523,700 Land $292,400 Building $231,300 |
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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