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$1,177,440$456 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $190,000 on Jan 19, 1994

23 ROCKWOOD ST

MELROSE, MA 02176
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,584 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1993
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$190,000 · Jan 19, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$93 (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.$944,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$443,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$500,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$894,995

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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.

E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Melrose High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 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%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

23 Rockwood 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.

  • Worth more than 95% of homes in Oak Grove / Pine Banks
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Melrose 02176
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Oak Grove / Pine Banks
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Oak Grove / Pine Banks
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Melrose 02176

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
$348K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 85% 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$1,177,440
CheaperTypical $887,709Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$456
CheaperTypical $489Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area2,584 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,882 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1993
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 23 Rockwood St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOak Grove / Pine BanksMelrose 02176Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,177,44095% of homes85% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45641% of homes34% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than2,584 ft²85% of homes80% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac84% of homes83% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than199392% of homes94% of homes83% of homes

About 23 Rockwood St

How much is 23 Rockwood St, Melrose, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 23 Rockwood St, Melrose, MA is $1,177,440 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,105,251 to $1,249,629. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 23 Rockwood St, Melrose, MA last sell?

23 Rockwood St, Melrose, MA last sold on Jan 19, 1994 for $190,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 23 Rockwood St, Melrose, MA?

23 Rockwood St, Melrose, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,584 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 23 Rockwood St, Melrose, MA built?

23 Rockwood St, Melrose, MA was built in 1993, making it 33 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 23 Rockwood St, Melrose, MA?

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

How does 23 Rockwood St, Melrose, MA compare to other homes in Melrose 02176?

Among the 8,581 homes in Melrose 02176, it is worth more than 85% of them ($1,177,440 against a typical $887,709), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($456 against a typical $489), it is bigger than 80% of them (2,584 ft² against a typical 1,882 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (1993 against a typical 1926). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 79% 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 23 Rockwood St, Melrose, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 23 Rockwood St, Melrose, MA was $93. The county assessed it at $944,200.

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