Saltonstall Building

121 Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA · also known as Riverside Towers

Saltonstall Building is a housing for older adults at 121 Riverside Avenue in Medford, MA, with 222 apartments, built in 1968.

At a glance

• 222 apartments (the housing authority)
• Built in 1968
• Bedrooms: 211 1-bedroom, 11 2-bedroom
• 5,412 sq ft of building area
• 4.25 acre lot

No homes in Saltonstall Building are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

Saltonstall Building is in Project-Based Section 8 and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, HUD project-based Section 8, with 199 HUD-assisted units. Designation: Elderly/disabled (state designation).

HUD's last physical inspection score: 88 out of 100 (2025-01-14).

Medford Housing Authority: how to apply, waitlists and income limits. How housing assistance works in Massachusetts.

Getting around

Walkability: 100 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Medford/Tufts (MBTA Green Line E), 0.8 mi
• Ball Square (MBTA Green Line E), 1.2 mi
• West Medford (MBTA Lowell Line), 1.5 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Riverside Ave @ Saltonstall Building (MBTA 134), under 0.1 mi
• Clippership Dr @ Riverside Towers (MBTA 94 95 96), under 0.1 mi
• City Hall Mall @ Salem St - Medford City Hall (MBTA 101 354), 0.1 mi

Public schools nearby

• Milton Fuller Roberts (elementary, grades PK–5), 0.5 mi
• Madeleine Dugger Andrews (middle, grades 6–8), 0.5 mi
• Curtis-Tufts (high, grades 10–12), 1.0 mi

The district decides which school serves an address. Distances are straight-line.

Questions about Saltonstall Building

How many units are in Saltonstall Building?

Saltonstall Building has 222 apartments, according to the housing authority.

When was Saltonstall Building built?

Saltonstall Building was built in 1968.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Saltonstall Building right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Saltonstall Building comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Saltonstall Building?

Medford/Tufts (MBTA Green Line E) is 0.8 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Saltonstall Building income-restricted housing?

Yes. Saltonstall Building is in Project-Based Section 8 and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, HUD project-based Section 8, with 199 assisted units. Apply through Medford Housing Authority.

Buildings near Saltonstall Building

• Weldon Gardens — 35 Bradlee Rd Apt 311, 75 apartments, 0.4 mi
• The Regal — 235 Winthrop St, 84 condos · built 1979 · 1 listed now, 0.6 mi
• The Regency — 190 High St, 83 condos · built 1976 · 1 listed now, 0.7 mi
• LaPrise Village — 87 Rockwell Ave, 141 apartments, 0.7 mi
• Mystic River Park Condos — 3920 Mystic Vlly Py Pent, 259 condos · built 1988, 1.1 mi
• Avon Street Apartments — 130 Avon St, 67 apartments · built 1968 · 4 floors, 1.1 mi
• Pleasant St — 557 Pleasant St, 135 apartments · built 1970 · 5 floors, 1.2 mi
• Tempone Apartments — 22 Allston St, 281 apartments · built 1983, 1.2 mi

More: all 9 large buildings in Medford · Medford homes for sale and rent

Sources

• MassGIS Standardized Assessors’ Parcels (municipal assessors)
• Housing authority development tables (EOHLC annual plans and authority sites)
• HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties

Assessed values and sales are public records from municipal assessors. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value. Data checked 2026-11-02.

To ask about homes in Saltonstall Building or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].