Pending

$799,900

2 Orris Pl, Melrose, MA 02176

4beds

2,209sqft

$5,027/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1900

5,279 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$362/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Melrose Highlands colonial home with wrap around front porch to sit on and watch the world go by. This fairly large home is old style and awaits your creativity to make it your style. First floor is LR, DR, KIT, 1/4 BATH, PANTRY, front and back stairs. Second floor has three bedrooms and full bath. Third floor has three rooms one of which is heated. Back third floor room was once a kitchen and still has sink with running water. Steam boiler installed in 2006. Buderus wall hot water heater installed in 2008.Roof 2011. Gutters 2017. Extensive electrical work was done in 1972 when seller bought the house and again in 2010.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 240
Dimensions: 16 x 15

Bedroom 2

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 168
Dimensions: 14 x 12

Bedroom 3

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 144
Dimensions: 12 x 12

Bedroom 4

Level: Third
Area: 182
Dimensions: 14 x 13

Bedroom 5

Level: Third
Area: 132
Dimensions: 11 x 12

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - 1/4
Level: First

Bathroom 2

Features: Bathroom - Full
Level: Second

Dining room

Level: First
Area: 210
Dimensions: 15 x 14

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Pantry
Level: First
Area: 240
Dimensions: 16 x 15

Living room

Level: First
Area: 169
Dimensions: 13 x 13

Heating

Steam, Natural Gas

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,209
Total interior livable area: 2,209 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,209

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Off Street
Uncovered spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Porch
Exterior features: Porch

Lot

Size: 5,279 Square Feet
Features: Corner Lot

Details

Parcel number: 658041
Zoning: res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Subdivision: Melrose Highlands

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Melrose

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $362/sqft
Tax assessed value: $854,000
Annual tax amount: $9,795
Date on market: 7/1/2026

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$3,300/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/13/2026	Pending sale	$799,900$362/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73543388 Report a problem
6/30/2026	Listed for sale	$799,900+742%$362/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73543388 Report a problem
4/5/1989	Sold	$95,000$43/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$8,067 +2.5%	$814,800 +2.7%
2024	$7,874 -0.7%	$793,000 +4.2%
2023	$7,926 +5.9%	$760,700 +7.5%
2022	$7,483 +2.2%	$707,900 +5.9%
2021	$7,319 -0.9%	$668,400 0%
2020	$7,387 +13.3%	$668,500 +10.8%
2019	$6,522 +3.6%	$603,300 +8.5%
2018	$6,298 +4.8%	$555,900 +9.2%
2017	$6,007 +2.2%	$509,100 +6.8%
2016	$5,875 +0.6%	$476,500 +5.7%
2015	$5,842 +3.8%	$450,800 +6.4%
2014	$5,627 +1.9%	$423,700
2013	$5,521 +4.3%	$423,700 +2.1%
2012	$5,294 +2.4%	$414,900
2011	$5,170 +3.4%	$414,900 +0.2%
2010	$4,998 +2.9%	$414,100 -3.2%
2009	$4,858 +3.1%	$427,600 -5.4%
2008	$4,714 +5%	$452,000 -1.1%
2007	$4,490 +1.3%	$456,800 -0.8%
2006	$4,433 +3.8%	$460,300 +5%
2005	$4,269 +9.2%	$438,300 +29.1%
2004	$3,910 +3.5%	$339,400 +10%
2003	$3,779 +2.6%	$308,500 +9%
2002	$3,683 +3.9%	$283,100 +12%
2000	$3,545 +5.3%	$252,700 +18%
1999	$3,366	$214,100