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$879,900
New Listing

5 Sylvia Rd
Medford, MA02155

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
3
Beds
3
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
2,651
SqFt
$332
/SqFt
1729
Built
Subdivision:
Tufts Area
County:
Middlesex
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Sat, Jan 17, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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5 Sylvia Rd5 Sylvia Rd5 Sylvia Rd5 Sylvia Rd
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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. OPEN HOUSES 1/17 & 1/18 11:30 - 1:30. OFFERS DUE 1/20 BY 5:00 DON'T MISS THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY, READY FOR A NEW CHAPTER..

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$879,900
Days On Site 
0 Days
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,651 sqft
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.11 Acres
Year Built 
1729
MLS® Number 
73468701
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$7,493
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Public Records
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
9 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
10 hours agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.11
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
Parking 
PavedOff Street
Parking Spaces 
4
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Security System
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Above 
2651
SqFt Total 
2651
Style 
ColonialGeorgian
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
Res
Interior Features
Appliances 
Gas Water HeaterRangeDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Basement 
FullWalk-Out AccessInterior EntrySump PumpConcrete
Cooling 
Window Unit(s)
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Dining RoomKitchenLiving RoomMaster BedroomBedroom
Fireplaces 
5
Flooring 
WoodTileHardwood
Heating 
Natural GasBaseboard
Interior 
Open FloorplanBeamed CeilingsVaulted Ceiling(s)High Speed Internet
Laundry Features 
Washer HookupSinkGas Dryer Hookup
Window Features 
Insulated Windows
Bathroom 1 
Level - Main
Bathroom 2 
Level - Second
Bathroom 3 
Level - Second
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 14.8x16.1Level - SecondArea - 238
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 11x12.7Level - SecondArea - 139
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 14.8x16.11Level - MainArea - 238
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 24x12.6Level - MainArea - 302
Living Room 
Dimensions - 14.1x17Level - MainArea - 239
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 14.9x17.1Level - SecondArea - 254
Office 
Dimensions - 12.1x11.5Level - ThirdArea - 139
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Frame
Lot Features 
Corner LotLevel
Patio And Porch 
Porch
Roof 
Shingle
Windows/Doors 
Insulated Windows
Community Features
Community Features 
Park
Financing Terms Available 
Contract
MLS Area 
Tufts University
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Missituk
Middle School
Mcglynn/Andrews
High School
Medford High
Listing courtesy of Constance Botticelli of Century 21 North East



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