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$863,614$630 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $725,000 on Dec 15, 2023

12 ALBION ST

MELROSE, MA 02176
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,370 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,396 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$864K
$796K low$932K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$725,000 · Dec 15, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$72 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$727,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$285,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$442,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$675,830

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMIDDLESEX
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2001
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Melrose High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
M
Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi

District: Melrose School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02176These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.85

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,986
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,427 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$127,610
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$148,943
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

12 Albion St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Melrose Highlands
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Melrose 02176
  • Among the smallest lots in Melrose Highlands
  • Older than 95% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Melrose 02176

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$342K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Melrose 02176.

How it measures up in Melrose 02176

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Melrose 02176.

Estimated value$863,614
CheaperTypical $886,870Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$630
CheaperTypical $491Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area1,370 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,889 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size2,396 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 12 Albion St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelrose HighlandsMelrose 02176Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$863,61444% of homes46% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$63093% of homes91% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than1,370 ft²27% of homes21% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,396 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than18807% of homes7% of homes5% of homes

About 12 Albion St

How much is 12 Albion St, Melrose, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12 Albion St, Melrose, MA is $863,614 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $795,611 to $931,617. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12 Albion St, Melrose, MA last sell?

12 Albion St, Melrose, MA last sold on Dec 15, 2023 for $725,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12 Albion St, Melrose, MA?

12 Albion St, Melrose, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,370 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 12 Albion St, Melrose, MA built?

12 Albion St, Melrose, MA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12 Albion St, Melrose, MA?

12 Albion St, Melrose, MA is assigned to Melrose High School (high), rated A+; Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School (middle), rated B; Roosevelt Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Melrose School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12 Albion St, Melrose, MA compare to other homes in Melrose 02176?

Among the 8,581 homes in Melrose 02176, it is worth more than 46% of them ($863,614 against a typical $886,870), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($630 against a typical $491), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,370 ft² against a typical 1,889 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,396 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1880 against a typical 1926). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 59% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12 Albion St, Melrose, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Albion St, Melrose, MA was $72. The county assessed it at $727,900.

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