Property Assessed at $43k OVER Asking Price! Curb Appeal plus Location and Charm in the Horace Mann Neighborhood! This Meticulously maintained Colonial style home near Melrose Highlands MBTA Station is full of life, character & warmth. The formal fireplaced Living Room and Dining Room with custom built-ins are truly the heart of this home. The Home Office (which could easily have a door replace a window to the deck for a private entrance) is currently being used as a Sunroom. So many unique details, this home needs to be seen to appreciate the tasteful touches. Three nicely sized bedrooms on the 2nd floor with a full bathroom. Use your creativity to update the Kitchen and make the Accessory Apartment in Lower Level something really special as it features a kitchen set up, bedroom, family room with fireplace, another full bathroom and its own separate entrance. Also Convenient to the Orange Line at Oak Grove, several Highways, Schools, tons of Shopping options, Restaurants and more.
Sold for $935,000
$935,000
225 Howard St, Melrose, MA 02176
4beds
2,541sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
8,046 Square Feet Lot
$936,000 Zestimate®
$368/sqft
$4,833 Estimated rent
Home value
$936,000
$870,000 - $1.01M
$4,833/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$4,833/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$4,833/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$5,781/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$5,781/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Curb appeal
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Barbara Grasso 978-502-6242,
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services 978-475-5100,
Barbara Grasso 978-502-6242
Bought with:
Hixon + Bevilacqua Home Group
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73450034
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
- Area: 228
- Dimensions: 19 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 170
- Dimensions: 17 x 10
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
- Area: 20
- Dimensions: 5 x 4
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8 x 7
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Basement
- Area: 28
- Dimensions: 7 x 4
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Family room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 231
- Dimensions: 21 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Paper Based
- Level: First
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 253
- Dimensions: 23 x 11
Office
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood, French Doors
- Level: First
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Bathroom - Full, Closet, Countertops - Paper Based, Home Office, Accessory Apt.
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Vinyl
- Doors: French Doors, Insulated Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,541
- Total interior livable area: 2,541 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,541
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,046 sqft
- Features: Cleared, Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:F12 P:0000035,660797
- Zoning: URA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Melrose
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Sold | $935,000-1.5%$368/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73450034 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2026 | Contingent | $949,000$373/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73450034 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2025 | Price change | $949,000-2.7%$373/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73450034 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $975,000$384/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73450034 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,812 +1.3% | $890,100 +1.6% |
| 2024 | $8,700 +1.1% | $876,100 +6% |
| 2023 | $8,609 +5.6% | $826,200 +7.1% |
| 2022 | $8,153 +3% | $771,300 +6.7% |
| 2021 | $7,912 -0.9% | $722,600 0% |
| 2020 | $7,987 +12.8% | $722,800 +10.4% |
| 2019 | $7,079 +3.1% | $654,900 +8.1% |
| 2018 | $6,867 +3.3% | $606,100 +7.6% |
| 2017 | $6,648 -0.9% | $563,400 +3.6% |
| 2016 | $6,705 +6.4% | $543,800 +11.8% |
| 2015 | $6,302 +3.5% | $486,300 +6.1% |
| 2014 | $6,088 +2.9% | $458,400 +1% |
| 2013 | $5,916 +4.2% | $454,000 +2% |
| 2012 | $5,677 +2.4% | $444,900 |
| 2011 | $5,543 +5.3% | $444,900 +2% |
| 2010 | $5,263 +3% | $436,000 -3.1% |
| 2009 | $5,111 +3.1% | $449,900 -5.3% |
| 2008 | $4,955 +1.7% | $475,100 -4.1% |
| 2007 | $4,870 +2.1% | $495,400 |
| 2006 | $4,771 +3.8% | $495,400 +5% |
| 2005 | $4,596 +4.8% | $471,900 +23.9% |
| 2004 | $4,387 +3.5% | $380,800 +10% |
| 2003 | $4,240 +2.6% | $346,100 +9% |
| 2002 | $4,132 +11% | $317,600 +19.7% |
| 2000 | $3,722 +2.2% | $265,300 +14.6% |
| 1999 | $3,641 | $231,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02176
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Horace Mann Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Melrose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Melrose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lottery System
- Middle: Melrose Middle School
- High: Melrose High School
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$936,000
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$936,000
- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Melrose
- 02176
- 225 Howard St
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Melrose Topics
