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$879,900
3 Beds 3 Baths
HOA
N/A
SQFT
2651
5 Sylvia Rd
Medford, MA 02155
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Property 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. 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..

Property Details

Amenities

  • Highway Access
  • House of Worship
  • Medical Facility
  • Park
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • T-Station
  • University

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 24X12'7"
  • Breakfast Bar / Nook, Chair Rail, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Paper Based, Dining Area, Fireplace, Flooring - Wood, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead, Open Floor Plan
  • Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14'10"X16'1"
  • Dining Room Features: Ceiling - Beamed, Closet, Crown Molding, Fireplace, Flooring - Wood, Wainscoting

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths 1
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14'11"X17'1"
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Crown Molding, Fireplace, Flooring - Wood, Wainscoting
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 14'10"X16'1"
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Crown Molding, Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 11X12'8"
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14'1"X17
  • Living Room Features: Ceiling - Beamed, Crown Molding, Exterior Access, Fireplace, Flooring - Wood
  • Laundry Room Features: Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Walk Out

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Hot Water Baseboard
  • Heat Zones: 2
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Electric Info: 110 Volts
  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows
  • Utility Connections: Washer Hookup, for Gas Dryer, for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 4

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 2651
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Fiber-Optic, Security System, Walk-up Attic
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1729
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial, Georgian
  • Construction Type: Frame, Post & Beam
  • Foundation Info: Poured Concrete
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Pine, Tile, Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Corner, Level
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Road Type: Public

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73468701
  • Last Updated: 01/15/26
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown
  • Terms: Contract for Deed

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Seller's Representative: Constance Botticelli, Century 21 North East
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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