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.
For sale
$799,900
2 Orris Pl, Melrose, MA 02176
4beds
2,209sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
5,279 Square Feet Lot
$911,200 Zestimate®
$362/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 5 days |
- 1,748 |
- 52 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Paul C. Coogan 617-851-5381,
Brad Hutchinson Real Estate 781-665-2222
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73543388
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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: 6/30/2026
Estimated market value
$911,200
$829,000 - $993,000
$3,263/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Neighborhood: Melrose Highlands
Nearby schools
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- 7/10Roosevelt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Melrose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Melrose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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