Middlesex County and Medford City property record for 85 3rd St, Medford, MA 02155
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,587 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $457,000 (Feb 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $8,854 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MEDF M:Q-16 B:0015 |
| Primary APN | MEDF M:Q-16 B:0015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,587 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,413 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,380 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,380 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 13781 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 3RD ST |
| City | MEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02155-5045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 3687B |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | MEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 339804 |
85 3rd St, a duplex, is held in a trust since February 2003.
Source: Middlesex County and Medford City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 119 CLARK ST, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-2426 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 3rd St was $8,854, up 2.5% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,854.00 (+2.54%) | $1,026,000 (+4.57%) Land $344,900 Building $681,100 | $999,187 |
| 2025 | $8,635.00 (+8.88%) | $981,200 (+5.4%) Land $328,500 Building $652,700 | |
| 2024 | $7,931.00 (+1.91%) | $930,900 (+3.48%) Land $312,800 Building $618,100 | |
| 2023 | $7,782.00 | $899,600 Land $292,400 Building $607,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 85 3rd 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 458 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 | 608 / 135 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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