25 Stearns Ave Medford — Photo 1 of 30
$725,000
Investment Analysis — 25 Stearns Ave
Medford, MA 02155 — Tufts University
Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, a 3-bedroom in 02155 carries an estimated $3,900/mo in gross rent — about a 4.18% cap rate and $30,280/yr in estimated NOI at the $725,000 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.
Beds
3
Baths
1
SqFt
1,144
Style
Single Family
Built
1927
Rare single family, 3-bedroom colonial in vibrant Medford neighborhood. Just a short walk to both Tufts University and the Tufts Green Line stop. Also walkable to Davis Square on the the Red Line. Inviting enclosed front porch perfect for sipping your morning coffee or lingering with a good book. Spacious living room with gas fireplace. Dining room with classic features like built-in china cabinet and elegant chair rails. New luxury vinyl flooring throughout first floor. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms, bathroom with bathtub, and hallway with vaulted ceilings and skylight. Level and private fenced back yard with composite decking. Wood exterior (Rhino Shield in 2019 with 20 year warranty), newer roof. Driveway parking for 2 cars. Easy access to Route 16, I-93 and Route 2. This is a unique opportunity- don't miss it!
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 572 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,144 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 3,751 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Estimates — not financial advice
These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.
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Living Room
Lvl FirstFlooring - Vinyl
Dining Room
Lvl FirstFlooring - Vinyl, Chair Rail
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Lvl SecondFlooring - Wood
Bedroom 2
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Bathroom 1
Lvl SecondListing Agent: Melinda Johnson
Listing Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
MLS® Number: 73581661