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$928,566$507 / 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 96How 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

261 HOWARD ST

MELROSE, MA 02176
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,833 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
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

$929K
$895K low$963K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,400 (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.$747,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$516,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$230,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$726,100

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.76 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Bungalow
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Horace Mann Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Melrose High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 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

261 Howard 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 65% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Horace Mann
  • Older than 67% 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
$346K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 57% 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$928,566
CheaperTypical $888,996Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$507
CheaperTypical $492Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area1,833 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,878 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 261 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHorace MannMelrose 02176Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$928,56644% of homes57% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50743% of homes57% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than1,833 ft²49% of homes47% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac95% of homes91% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than193045% of homes59% of homes33% of homes

About 261 Howard St

How much is 261 Howard St, Melrose, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Howard St, Melrose, MA is $928,566 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $894,558 to $962,574. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 261 Howard St, Melrose, MA?

261 Howard St, Melrose, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,833 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 261 Howard St, Melrose, MA built?

261 Howard St, Melrose, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 Howard St, Melrose, MA?

261 Howard St, Melrose, MA is assigned to Horace Mann Elementary School (elementary), rated A; 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 261 Howard St, Melrose, MA compare to other homes in Melrose 02176?

Among the 8,581 homes in Melrose 02176, it is worth more than 57% of them ($928,566 against a typical $888,996), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($507 against a typical $492), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,833 ft² against a typical 1,878 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1930 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 65% 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 261 Howard St, Melrose, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Howard St, Melrose, MA was $7,400. The county assessed it at $747,500.

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