259 Forest St, Medford, MA, 02155
About This Home
PERFECT AND READY FOR AN ADU (additional unit in the basement) IN THE BASEMENT!!!!Well-maintained single-family home in Medford featuring 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Bright living room with large windows and hardwood floors throughout. Formal dining room perfect for entertaining. Updated kitchen with modern cabinetry, stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and center island. Spacious bedrooms with ample natural light. Two renovated full bathrooms with contemporary finishes and glass shower. Finished basement provides additional flexible space for family room, office, gym, or playroom. Private backyard area with patio space and fire pit ideal for outdoor gatherings. Driveway and attached garage included. Conveniently located near major routes, shopping, restaurants, and parks. A great opportunity to own a spacious home in desirable Medford.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame,Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Wood,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 600
- Finished area above ground: 1,750
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,350
- Total interior livable area: 2,350 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:H10 B:0036,633235
- Zoning: 0
- Exclusions: Washer And Dryer.
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio,Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 10,050 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 11
- Parking features: Attached,Paved Drive,Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $5,456 | $65,472 |
| Home Insurance * | $234 | $2,808 |
| Property Taxes | $748 | $8,976 |
| Electricity | $463 | $5,560 |
| Total | $6,901 | $82,812 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Price change | $1,079,000 |
| 2026-04-20 | Price change | $1,079,900 |
| 2026-04-09 | Price change | $1,079,987 |
| 2026-03-18 | Listed for sale | $1,099,999 |
| 2009-06-26 | Sold | $330,000 |
| 2009-02-13 | Listing removed | $419,900 |
| 2008-12-22 | Price change | $419,900 |
| 2008-11-10 | Price change | $479,900 |
| 2008-10-25 | Price change | $489,900 |
| 2008-07-08 | Price change | $529,900 |
| 2008-07-06 | Listed for sale | $499,900 |
| 2006-07-14 | Sold | $485,000 |
| 1999-03-29 | Sold | $198,000 |
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