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$659,283$422 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $135,000 on Nov 27, 1995

85 MELROSE ST

MELROSE, MA 02176
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,564 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.
3,798 ft²
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.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$659K
$631K low$688K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$135,000 · Nov 27, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,081 (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.$715,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$407,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$308,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$696,700

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.0.09
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(10)

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

85 Melrose 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 less than 84% of homes in Melrose 02176
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Melrose 02176
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Melrose 02176
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Melrose Highlands
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Melrose Highlands

What homes are worth in Melrose 02176

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

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$337K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 16% 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$659,283
CheaperTypical $881,997Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$422
CheaperTypical $484Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,564 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,884 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size3,798 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 85 Melrose St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelrose HighlandsMelrose 02176Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$659,28328% of homes16% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42220% of homes19% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than1,564 ft²35% of homes31% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,798 ft²5% of homes5% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than193069% of homes59% of homes32% of homes

About 85 Melrose St

How much is 85 Melrose St, Melrose, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 85 Melrose St, Melrose, MA is $659,283 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $630,620 to $687,946. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 85 Melrose St, Melrose, MA last sell?

85 Melrose St, Melrose, MA last sold on Nov 27, 1995 for $135,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 85 Melrose St, Melrose, MA?

85 Melrose St, Melrose, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,564 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 85 Melrose St, Melrose, MA built?

85 Melrose St, Melrose, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 85 Melrose St, Melrose, MA?

85 Melrose 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 85 Melrose St, Melrose, MA compare to other homes in Melrose 02176?

Among the 8,581 homes in Melrose 02176, it is worth more than 16% of them ($659,283 against a typical $881,997), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($422 against a typical $484), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,564 ft² against a typical 1,884 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (3,798 ft² 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 34% 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 85 Melrose St, Melrose, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Melrose St, Melrose, MA was $7,081. The county assessed it at $715,300.

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