5 Sylvia Rd Medford, MA 02155

3 Beds
2 full, 1 half Baths
2,651 Sqft
4,814 Sqft lot
0.11 Acre lot
Status: Active
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1729
Neighborhood: Tufts Area
Days on Website: 28

Courtesy of Century 21 North East, Constance Botticelli.

Description

EDWARD OAKES HOUSE (C.1729)SINGLE FAMILY GEORGIAN COLONIAL RICH WITH HISTORY AND BRIMMING WITH POTENTIAL NESTLED AT 5 SYLVIA ROAD HAS BEEN ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES (NOT IN HISTORICAL DISTRICT)SINCE 1980 WHOSE EARLIEST ELEMENTS (THE 4 FRONT ROOMS)DATE TO AS EARLY AS 1729.IT IS BELIEVED THE HOUSE WHEN BUILT HAD CONNECTIONS TO THE TUFTS FAMILY.THE 3 STORY RESIDENCE INCLUDES LR/DR/MUDROOM,3 BEDROOMS 2.5 BATHS,FIVE 18TH CENTURY FIREPLACES 2 WITH BAKE OVENS. WIDE PINE FLOORS AND ORIGINAL PANELING IN A NUMBER OF ROOMS AS WELL AS VISIBLE POST-AND-BEAM CONSTRUCTION ON THE INTERIOR OF ALL 3 FLOORS. IDEAL COMMUTER LOCATION (BUSES 96 & 101)CONNECTING MBTA BUS LINES, CLOSE TO MEDFORD TUFTS STATION & CAMPUS, W/ REASONABLE ACCESS TO I-93,ROUTES 16 & 28 AND ASSEMBLY ROW. SEE ATTACHMENTS IN DOCUMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DON'T MISS THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY, READY FOR A NEW CHAPTER..

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Property Details and Features

  • Road Frontage Type: "Public"
  • Appliances: "Gas Water Heater", "Range", "Dishwasher", "Refrigerator", "Washer", "Dryer"
  • Basement: "Full", "Walk-Out Access", "Interior Entry", "Sump Pump", "Concrete"
  • 2 full bathrooms
  • 1 half bathroom
  • 2.5 total bathrooms
  • 3 total bathrooms
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 238.28
  • Length: 14.8
  • Width: 16.1
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 139.7
  • Length: 11
  • Width: 12.7
  • Building Area Total: 2651
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Construction Materials: "Frame", "Post & Beam"
  • Living Area: 2651
  • Year Built Source: Owner
  • Year Built: 1729
  • Community Features: "Public Transportation", "Shopping", "Park", "Medical Facility", "Highway Access", "House of Worship", "Public School", "T-Station", "University"
  • Cooling: "Window Unit(s)"
  • Cooling Included
  • Features: "Beamed Ceilings", "Closet", "Flooring - Wood", "Wainscoting", "Crown Molding"
  • Level: Main,First
  • Area: 238.428
  • Length: 14.8
  • Width: 16.11
  • Exterior Features: "Porch"
  • Patio And Porch Features: "Porch"
  • Fireplace Included
  • Features: "Dining Room", "Kitchen", "Living Room", "Master Bedroom", "Bedroom"
  • Flooring: "Wood", "Tile", "Hardwood", "Pine", "Flooring - Wood"
  • Foundation Details: "Concrete Perimeter"
  • Heating: "Baseboard", "Natural Gas"
  • Heating Included
  • Interior Features: "Bathroom - Half", "Closet", "Open Floorplan", "Beamed Ceilings", "Vaulted Ceiling(s)", "Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built", "Attic Access", "Mud Room", "Office", "Bonus Room", "Walk-up Attic", "High Speed Internet"
  • Features: "Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built", "Flooring - Wood", "Dining Area", "Countertops - Paper Based", "Breakfast Bar / Nook", "Chair Rail", "Open Floorplan", "Gas Stove", "Lighting - Overhead"
  • Level: Main,First
  • Area: 302.4
  • Length: 24
  • Width: 12.6
  • Features: "Dryer Hookup - Gas", "Washer Hookup", "Sink", "First Floor", "Gas Dryer Hookup"
  • Subdivision Name: Tufts Area
  • Lot Features: "Corner Lot", "Level"
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4814
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: M:P09 B:0013.A,641898
  • Level: Main,First
  • Area: 239.7
  • Length: 14.1
  • Width: 17
  • Features: "Closet", "Flooring - Wood", "Wainscoting", "Crown Molding"
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 254.79
  • Length: 14.9
  • Width: 17.1
  • Parking Features: "Paved Drive", "Off Street", "Paved"
  • Parking Total: 4
  • Open Parking
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: Res
  • Roof: "Shingle"
  • High School: Medford High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mcglynn/Andrews
  • Elementary School: Missituk
  • Security Features: "Security System"
  • Sewer: "Public Sewer"
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7493
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Electric: "110 Volts"
  • Utilities: "for Gas Range", "for Gas Dryer", "Washer Hookup"
  • Water Source: "Public"
  • Window Features: "Insulated Windows"