$822,000
SOLD JUN 6, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,430 Sq Ft
3,833 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$575 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sauna
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 72 Vista Ave — a charming hilltop retreat tucked away on a peaceful cul-de-sac in Medford. This beautifully maintained craftsman-style colonial blends classic character with modern updates. The first floor features an inviting living and dining room, large eat-in kitchen with pantry, a master bedroom, and a full bath with a clawfoot tub. Upstairs are two more bedrooms and a bonus room—perfect as a nursery or office. The finished street-level basement offers flexible space and a full bath with a cedar sauna, ideal for guests or work-from-home needs. Outside, enjoy a private, landscaped, fenced-in backyard with a deck, fire pit, shed, raised garden bed, and grassy area. Recent upgrades include new flooring, fresh interior/exterior paint, and updated kitchen appliances and counters. Located just minutes from Route 93, with a 15-min drive to Boston. Close to the Fells, Sheepfold dog park, and Fellsmere Park—come see life at the top of Vista Ave!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Martin

Martin Property Management Listed on: 05/06/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Steven Kanniard

LAER Realty Partners

LAER Realty Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,887

Year Built

  • Built in 1903

Lot Details

  • 3,833 Sq Ft Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced Yard
  • Property is zoned 1010

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,430 Sq Ft Home
  • French Doors
  • Bonus Room
  • Sauna
  • Center Hall
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:H13 B:0060,633392

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,887

Year Built

Built in 1903

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1903
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Center Hall, Bonus Room
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dryer Hookup - Gas, Steam / Sauna
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood, French Doors
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
  • Basement: Finished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1430
  • Living Area: 1430
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN0136
  • MAIN SO: AN1199

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Fenced Yard
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:H13 B:0060,633392
  • Zoning: 1010
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3833
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4887

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2025
Closed on
Jun 6, 2025
Sold by
Mack Andrew H
Bought by
Moses Zachary W and Moses Catherine G
Seller's Agent
Scott Martin
Martin Property Management
Buyer's Agent
Steven Kanniard
LAER Realty Partners
List Price
$765,000
Sold Price
$822,000
Premium/Discount to List
$57,000
7.45%
Views
438
Current Estimated Value
$799,458

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$22,542
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.41%
Original Mortgage
$657,600
Outstanding Balance
$654,770
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$144,688

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 9, 2015
Closed on
Jan 13, 2016
Sold by
Polte Thomas R and Polte Tracy C
Bought by
Mack Andrew H
Seller's Agent
Domingo Medina
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Buyer's Agent
James Conforti
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$423,000
Premium/Discount to List
$24,000
6.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.32%
Original Mortgage
$295,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1997
Sold by
Abruzzio Robert J and Abruzzio Julie E
Bought by
Polte Thomas R and Polte Tracy C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 1992
Sold by
Dunau Miriam C and Sherman Norman J
Bought by
Abruzzio Robert J and Abruzzio Julie E
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $822,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $822,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $423,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $423,000 --
Deed $159,900 --
Deed $159,900 --
Deed $135,000 --
Deed $135,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $657,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $657,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $295,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $286,425 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Sold $822,000 +7.5% $575 / Sq Ft
05/13/2025 05/13/25 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2025 05/06/25 For Sale $765,000 +80.9% $535 / Sq Ft
01/13/2016 01/13/16 Sold $423,000 0.0% $296 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/30/2015 11/30/15 Pending -- -- --
11/17/2015 11/17/15 Off Market $423,000 -- --
11/09/2015 11/09/15 For Sale $399,000 -- $279 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,250 $596,600 $323,700 $272,900
2024 $4,887 $573,600 $308,200 $265,400
2023 $4,703 $543,700 $288,100 $255,600
2022 $4,387 $486,900 $261,900 $225,000
2021 $4,362 $463,500 $249,400 $214,100
2020 $4,292 $467,500 $249,400 $218,100
2019 $4,128 $430,000 $226,700 $203,300
2018 $3,889 $379,800 $206,100 $173,700
2017 $3,929 $372,100 $192,600 $179,500
2016 $3,783 $338,100 $175,100 $163,000
2015 $3,718 $317,800 $166,800 $151,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73370599

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MEDF-000013-000000-H000060