Charming Cape in the highly desirable town of Melrose, just steps from Mount Hood Golf Course! This thoughtfully updated home offers three levels of finished living area. The flexible first-floor layout includes a sunny living room, dining room, updated kitchen, full bath, and a home office with convenient first-floor laundry. Upstairs, you’ll find three generously sized bedrooms with great closet space and a second full bath. The finished lower level provides extra space for a playroom, home gym, or media room. Enjoy central air on the first floor, a beautifully landscaped yard, and plenty of room for outdoor entertaining. This home has been thoughtfully designed & renovated for you to move right into and enjoy. Major updates include a new roof, windows, kitchen, bathrooms and more. A rarely available blend of space, style, and prime location, this is the one you’ve been waiting for!
Sold for $880,000
$880,000
28 Sycamore Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
3beds
1,905sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
7,183 Square Feet Lot
$900,300 Zestimate®
$462/sqft
$3,888 Estimated rent
Home value
$900,300
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Central airHome officeFirst-floor laundryUpdated kitchenBeautifully landscaped yardFinished lower levelGenerously sized bedrooms
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Listed by:
Angela Hirtle 617-771-1639,
Lyv Realty 978-533-8000
Bought with:
Sanjeev Jha
Namaste Boston Homes
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73397020
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
- Area: 203.67
- Dimensions: 17.58 x 11.58
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 154.93
- Dimensions: 16.17 x 9.58
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 101.58
- Dimensions: 13.25 x 7.67
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 61.33
- Dimensions: 8 x 7.67
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled
- Level: Second
- Area: 35.42
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 4.17
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
- Level: First
- Area: 131.29
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 11.42
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Laminate, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
- Level: Basement
- Area: 243.67
- Dimensions: 21.5 x 11.33
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Peninsula
- Level: First
- Area: 137.04
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 11.92
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
- Level: First
- Area: 221.67
- Dimensions: 19.42 x 11.42
Office
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
- Level: First
- Area: 90.74
- Dimensions: 11.58 x 7.83
Heating
- Steam, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- Closet, Recessed Lighting, Home Office, Exercise Room
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,905
- Total interior livable area: 1,905 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,544
- Finished area below ground: 361
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Exterior features: Professional Landscaping
Lot
- Size: 7,183 Square Feet
- Features: Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: M:0G7 P:0000039,657276
- Zoning: SRB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Melrose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $462/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $771,700
- Annual tax amount: $7,640
- Date on market: 12/25/2025
- Exclusions: Washer & Dryer
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2025 | Sold | $880,000+0%$462/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73397020 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2025 | Contingent | $879,900$462/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73397020 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Price change | $879,900-2.2%$462/sqft |
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| 6/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,900+480.6%$472/sqft |
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| 1/13/2020 | Sold | $155,000$81/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,640 +14.1% | $771,700 +14.4% |
| 2024 | $6,696 -0.9% | $674,300 +4% |
| 2023 | $6,756 +6.5% | $648,400 +8% |
| 2022 | $6,344 +3.4% | $600,200 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $6,136 -0.9% | $560,400 |
| 2020 | $6,192 +14.8% | $560,400 +12.3% |
| 2019 | $5,393 +5.7% | $498,900 +10.7% |
| 2018 | $5,104 +3.9% | $450,500 +8.2% |
| 2017 | $4,912 -2.6% | $416,300 +1.7% |
| 2016 | $5,045 +1.5% | $409,200 +6.7% |
| 2015 | $4,969 +5.2% | $383,400 +7.8% |
| 2014 | $4,725 +1.2% | $355,800 -0.8% |
| 2013 | $4,671 +4.7% | $358,500 +2.6% |
| 2012 | $4,460 +2.4% | $349,500 |
| 2011 | $4,355 +3.5% | $349,500 +0.3% |
| 2010 | $4,206 +2.2% | $348,500 -3.8% |
| 2009 | $4,116 +1.2% | $362,300 -7.1% |
| 2008 | $4,067 +4.1% | $389,900 -1.9% |
| 2007 | $3,905 +1% | $397,300 -1.1% |
| 2006 | $3,868 +3.8% | $401,700 +5% |
| 2005 | $3,726 +7% | $382,500 +26.6% |
| 2004 | $3,481 +3.4% | $302,200 +10% |
| 2003 | $3,365 +2.6% | $274,700 +9% |
| 2002 | $3,279 +6.6% | $252,000 +14.9% |
| 2000 | $3,077 +11.3% | $219,300 +24.7% |
| 1999 | $2,765 | $175,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Mount Hood
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Winthrop Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Melrose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10Melrose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Winthrop/Choice
- Middle: Melrose Middle
- High: Melrose High
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Melrose
- 02176
- Mount Hood
- 28 Sycamore Rd
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