Middlesex County and Medford City property record for 98 Wright Ave, Medford, MA 02155
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,224 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Jan 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $8,677 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | MEDF M:T-10 B:0041 |
| Primary APN | MEDF M:T-10 B:0041 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,224 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,992 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 14770 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 98 WRIGHT AVE |
| City | MEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02155-6114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | MEDFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MEDFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 339700 |
98 Wright Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2006.
Source: Middlesex County and Medford City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 98 WRIGHT AVE, MEDFORD, MA 02155-6114 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 4, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20069603 |
| Deed Book / Page | 46829 / 475 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 98 Wright Ave was $8,677, up 2.6% 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 | $8,677.00 (+2.57%) | $1,005,400 (+4.58%) Land $383,200 Building $622,200 | $1,030,174 |
| 2025 | $8,460.00 (+9.93%) | $961,400 (+6.43%) Land $364,900 Building $596,500 | |
| 2024 | $7,696.00 (+2.26%) | $903,300 (+3.83%) Land $347,500 Building $555,800 | |
| 2023 | $7,526.00 | $870,000 Land $324,800 Building $545,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 98 Wright Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Heavy Rains And Flooding |
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 98 Wright Ave 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 594 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry, T-Mobile.
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