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$845,172$513 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $438,000 on Jan 17, 2014

52 WHITTIER ST

MELROSE, MA 02176
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,647 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.
0.11 ac
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.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$845K
$781K low$910K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$438,000 · Jan 17, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,920 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$777,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$472,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$305,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$754,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$900,657

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.30 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.0.2 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
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

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 SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Melrose High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

52 Whittier 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.

  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Melrose 02176
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Middlesex County
  • 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
$333K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 43% 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$845,172
CheaperTypical $883,447Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$513
CheaperTypical $484Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,647 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,880 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 52 Whittier St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWyomingMelrose 02176Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$845,17261% of homes43% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51359% of homes63% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than1,647 ft²43% of homes35% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac26% of homes18% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than18806% of homes7% of homes5% of homes

About 52 Whittier St

How much is 52 Whittier St, Melrose, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 52 Whittier St, Melrose, MA is $845,172 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $780,828 to $909,516. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 52 Whittier St, Melrose, MA last sell?

52 Whittier St, Melrose, MA last sold on Jan 17, 2014 for $438,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 52 Whittier St, Melrose, MA?

52 Whittier St, Melrose, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,647 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 52 Whittier St, Melrose, MA built?

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

What schools serve 52 Whittier St, Melrose, MA?

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

How does 52 Whittier St, Melrose, MA compare to other homes in Melrose 02176?

Among the 8,581 homes in Melrose 02176, it is worth more than 43% of them ($845,172 against a typical $883,447), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($513 against a typical $484), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,647 ft² against a typical 1,880 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.11 ac 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 57% 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 52 Whittier St, Melrose, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 52 Whittier St, Melrose, MA was $8,920. The county assessed it at $777,700.

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