Attention contractors and homebuyers! An exciting opportunity awaits with this south-facing colonial, fully gutted and ready for your design. Current plans are for a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout with approximately 2,000 square feet, but the expansive lot offers plenty of room for additions. Situated just blocks from the vibrant shops of Melrose Highlands, the commuter rail station, and within half a mile of Whole Foods, CVS, and all levels of Melrose public schools, this location offers unmatched convenience while maintaining classic neighborhood charm. Bring your builder or architect and create the home you've always envisioned. Offers to be reviewed Monday 6/2 at 2 PM.
Sold for $775,000
$775,000
85 W Highland Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
3beds
1,377sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
8,311 Square Feet Lot
$772,200 Zestimate®
$563/sqft
$3,046 Estimated rent
Home value
$772,200
$710,000 - $834,000
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South-facing colonialExpansive lot
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alex Burke 617-593-7102,
Trove Properties 617-269-7000,
Alex Burke 617-593-7102
Bought with:
DalBon & Company
Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73379649
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,377
- Total interior livable area: 1,377 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,377
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 8,311 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:C12 P:0000123,659077
- Zoning: URB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Melrose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $563/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $673,700
- Annual tax amount: $6,670
- Date on market: 1/12/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2025 | Sold | $775,000+10.9%$563/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73379649 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,000$508/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73379649 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,670 -3.2% | $673,700 -3% |
| 2024 | $6,893 +4.5% | $694,200 +9.7% |
| 2023 | $6,595 -0.2% | $632,900 +1.3% |
| 2022 | $6,605 +2.7% | $624,900 +6.3% |
| 2021 | $6,434 +6.7% | $587,600 +7.7% |
| 2020 | $6,030 +10.8% | $545,700 +8.4% |
| 2019 | $5,440 +1.3% | $503,200 +6.2% |
| 2018 | $5,368 +1.9% | $473,800 +6.1% |
| 2017 | $5,270 -0.2% | $446,600 +4.3% |
| 2016 | $5,278 +9.5% | $428,100 +15.1% |
| 2015 | $4,820 +5.5% | $371,900 +8.1% |
| 2014 | $4,568 +5% | $344,000 +3% |
| 2013 | $4,352 +0% | $334,000 -2.1% |
| 2012 | $4,351 +2.4% | $341,000 |
| 2011 | $4,249 +4.4% | $341,000 +1.1% |
| 2010 | $4,070 +0.9% | $337,200 -5% |
| 2009 | $4,032 +4.4% | $354,900 -4.2% |
| 2008 | $3,862 +3.7% | $370,300 -2.2% |
| 2007 | $3,724 +6.1% | $378,800 +3.9% |
| 2006 | $3,510 +3.7% | $364,500 +4.9% |
| 2005 | $3,386 +1.1% | $347,600 +19.5% |
| 2004 | $3,350 +3.5% | $290,800 +10.1% |
| 2003 | $3,236 +2.6% | $264,200 +8.9% |
| 2002 | $3,155 +7% | $242,500 +15.4% |
| 2000 | $2,948 -3% | $210,100 +8.6% |
| 1999 | $3,040 | $193,400 |
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Neighborhood: Melrose Highlands
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GreatSchools rating
- NAEarly Childhood CenterGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Melrose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Melrose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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