81 Central Ave, Medford, MA 02155 Property Records

Middlesex County and Medford City property record for 81 Central Ave, Medford, MA 02155

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	9 bd · 3 ba · 3,627 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size	0.101 acres (4,384 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$10,530 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Refinance Jun 2017 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`MEDF M:M-13 B:0045`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`MEDF M:M-13 B:0045`
Alternative APNs	`M:M=13 B:0045` `10079`

Interior

Bedrooms	9 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	15 Rooms
Units	3 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,627 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,778 sqft
Basement Area	1,209 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,209 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1888
Effective Year Built	Effective 1888
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gambrel
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,384 sqft (0.101 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	10079
Street Address	81 CENTRAL AVE
City	MEDFORD
State	MA
Zip	02155-4032
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code	SF2
Legal Block	45
Jurisdiction	MEDFORD MA
Township / Civil Division	MEDFORD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	339900

Owner

81 Central Ave, a triplex, is owned by two individuals.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	118 SYCAMORE ST, BELMONT, MA 02478-4947
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 24, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Jun 7, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Sep 1, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MEDFORD MA
Property Address	81 CENTRAL AVE, MEDFORD, MA 02155-4032
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 12, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	77045-504
Date	Feb 24, 2021
Book Page	77045/504
Instrument	40915

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MEDFORD MA
Recording Date	Jun 7, 2017
Property Address	81 CENTRAL AVE, MEDFORD, MA 02155-4032
Document Number	69397-45
Book / Page	069397 / 000045
Instrument Date	May 26, 2017
Instrument	85215
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 27, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	118 SYCAMORE ST BELMONT MA 024784947, BELMONT, MA 02478-4947

September 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MEDFORD MA
Recording Date	Sep 1, 2017
Property Address	81 CENTRAL AVE, MEDFORD, MA 02155-4032
Document Number	69877-36
Book / Page	069877 / 000036
Instrument Date	May 26, 2017
Instrument	142285
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 19, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	81 CENTRAL AVE MEDFORD MA 021554032, MEDFORD, MA 02155-4032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 81 Central Ave was $10,530, up 4.6% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Medford City
Unified School District	Medford School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026	$10,530.00 (+4.6%)	$1,220,200 (+6.66%) Land $350,900 Building $869,300
2025	$10,067.00 (+18.73%)	$1,144,000 (+14.95%) Land $334,200 Building $809,800
2024	$8,479.00 (+1.62%)	$995,200 (+3.17%) Land $318,300 Building $676,900
2023	$8,344.00	$964,600 Land $297,500 Building $667,100

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 81 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 81 Central Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,003 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	564 / 125
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Starry.

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