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$503,727$312 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $275,000 on May 31, 2017

72 MELROSE AVE

HAVERHILL, MA 01830
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,613 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$504K
$475K low$533K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$275,000 · May 31, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,717 (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.$440,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$179,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$260,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$565,060

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.Ranch
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.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(4)

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
Walnut Square Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.9 mi
M
John G. Whittier Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Haverhill High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Haverhill School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01830These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.93

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,516
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,930 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,547
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,837
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

72 Melrose Ave 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 less than 82% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Haverhill 01830

What homes are worth in Haverhill 01830

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

This home
$231K$957K

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Haverhill 01830.

How it measures up in Haverhill 01830

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Haverhill 01830.

Estimated value$503,727
CheaperTypical $533,300Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$312
CheaperTypical $316Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area1,613 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,840 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 72 Melrose Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHaverhill 01830Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$503,72741% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31247% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,613 ft²38% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac35% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than196059% of homes54% of homes

About 72 Melrose Ave

How much is 72 Melrose Ave, Haverhill, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 72 Melrose Ave, Haverhill, MA is $503,727 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $474,597 to $532,857. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 72 Melrose Ave, Haverhill, MA last sell?

72 Melrose Ave, Haverhill, MA last sold on May 31, 2017 for $275,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 72 Melrose Ave, Haverhill, MA?

72 Melrose Ave, Haverhill, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,613 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 72 Melrose Ave, Haverhill, MA built?

72 Melrose Ave, Haverhill, MA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 72 Melrose Ave, Haverhill, MA?

72 Melrose Ave, Haverhill, MA is assigned to Walnut Square Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; John G. Whittier Middle School (middle), rated D+; Haverhill High School (high), rated D. All sit in Haverhill School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 72 Melrose Ave, Haverhill, MA compare to other homes in Haverhill 01830?

Among the 7,120 homes in Haverhill 01830, it is worth more than 41% of them ($503,727 against a typical $533,300), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($312 against a typical $316), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,613 ft² against a typical 1,840 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1960 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 18% 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 72 Melrose Ave, Haverhill, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 72 Melrose Ave, Haverhill, MA was $4,717. The county assessed it at $440,400.

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