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78 Marshall St, Medford, MA, 02155

6beds
2baths
2,788sqft
$1,078,000
$387price/sqft
$6,979/moest. monthly cost
$279,160/yrincome needed

About This Home

Rare opportunity to reimagine this corner-lot two-family property in one of Medford's most sought-after locations! Ideal for investors, developers, contractors, or owner-occupants looking to build equity, this property is ready for a complete transformation. Unit 1 offers a 5-room, 1-bedroom layout, while Unit 2 features 4 bedrooms, a spacious living room, dining room, kitchen, and pantry. Additional highlights include a full basement with approximately 7-foot ceilings and a detached garage. Unbeatable location just moments from Tufts University, the Green Line Extension, Whole Foods, neighborhood shops, restaurants, and everything vibrant Medford has to offer. Bring your vision and unlock the incredible potential this property offers. Buyer to perform all due diligence regarding future use and development potential.

Getting Around

81
WalkingVery Walkable
67
TransitGood Transit
77
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

5/10
6/10
Andrews Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.4 mi
5/10
Medford High SchoolGrades PK,9-121.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1900

Materials

  • Foundation: Other
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Multi Family

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Finished area above ground: 2,788

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,788
  • Total interior livable area: 2,788 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 640744
  • Zoning: xxx
  • Foundation area: 999

Features

  • Patio & porch: Covered

Lot

  • Lot size: 4,651 sqft
  • Features: Corner Lot

Parking

  • Total spaces: 5
  • Parking features: Paved Drive,Off Street
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 4

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

  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $5,450$65,400
Home Insurance *$233$2,796
Property Taxes $747$8,964
Electricity $549$6,597
Total$6,979$83,748
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$239,280/yr
40% on housing$209,370/yr
45% on housing$186,106/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.6%
7.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.5%
0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$387This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02155$434
Middlesex County$437

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02155$470
Middlesex County$413

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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-10Pending sale$1,078,000
2026-07-06Listed for sale$1,078,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMaria Fabiano
BrokerageMaria Fabiano Realty

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