This house offers a unique opportunity to reduce your carbon footprint & save on utility bills. Heated/cooled by geothermal system using the earth as a heat source in the winter & heat storage in the summer. Desirable single level living with an open concept. The kitchen w/decadent quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, & breakfast bar was featured on the Melrose Kitchen Tour. Kitchen is open to dining rm, living rm & 3-season porch. 3 traditional bedrooms & large full bath round out the main living level. Walk-out lower level features spacious family room, laundry rm, full bath, and direct access to back yard & two-car garage. Whether snow is falling, leaves are changing or new buds are blossoming, you'll enjoy enchanting views of your half acre wooded lot from almost any room in the house. Conveniently located half a mile to Wyoming Hill Commuter Station and downtown Melrose, and just a bit over a mile to the orange line. Offers reviewed Tues 4/9 @ noon. Check out 3D tour link!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$610Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Orton Group• RE/MAX Platinum
Bought with Devlin-Forde• Insight Realty Group, Inc.
Beautifully renovated property in a great neighborhood. Master bedroom is spacious they are on the smaller side. Bathrooms and kitchen are beautifully renovated. Basement is finished with a concrete floor.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Charming 6 room, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage home, in great family neighborhood. Easy access to downtown and transportation. Lovely fireplaced living room/dining room with screened in porch overlooking level yard. Family room in walkout basement with full bath and laundry. Sale subject to obtaining License to Sell. Showings start at Open House Sunday, April 22, 2012, 1-3pm.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,286 (+1.5%)
$528,300 + $308,700
$837,000
2024
$8,162 (−1.4%)
$513,300 + $308,700
$822,000
2023
$8,277 (+4.5%)
$498,000 + $296,300
$794,300
2022
$7,920 (+9.0%)
$453,000 + $296,300
$749,300
2021
$7,265 (−0.9%)
$423,000 + $240,500
$663,500
2020
$7,328 (+9.7%)
$423,000 + $240,200
$663,200
2019
$6,683 (+6.1%)
$378,000 + $240,200
$618,200
2018
$6,298 (+8.1%)
$325,500 + $230,400
$555,900
2017
$5,828 (−8.2%)
$303,000 + $190,900
$493,900
2016
$6,350 (+4.1%)
$303,000 + $212,000
$515,000
2015
$6,098 (+4.2%)
$288,000 + $182,500
$470,500
2014
$5,850 (+7.7%)
$258,000 + $182,500
$440,500
2013
$5,432 (+15.3%)
$258,000 + $158,900
$416,900
2012
$4,711 (+2.4%)
$248,300 + $120,900
$369,200
2011
$4,600 (+0.7%)
$248,300 + $120,900
$369,200
2010
$4,566 (+2.2%)
$248,300 + $130,000
$378,300
2009
$4,468
$263,300 + $130,000
$393,300
Tax history for 131 Boston Rock Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,286 (+1.5%)
$528,300 + $308,700
$837,000
2024
$8,162 (−1.4%)
$513,300 + $308,700
$822,000
2023
$8,277 (+4.5%)
$498,000 + $296,300
$794,300
2022
$7,920 (+9.0%)
$453,000 + $296,300
$749,300
2021
$7,265 (−0.9%)
$423,000 + $240,500
$663,500
2020
$7,328 (+9.7%)
$423,000 + $240,200
$663,200
2019
$6,683 (+6.1%)
$378,000 + $240,200
$618,200
2018
$6,298 (+8.1%)
$325,500 + $230,400
$555,900
2017
$5,828 (−8.2%)
$303,000 + $190,900
$493,900
2016
$6,350 (+4.1%)
$303,000 + $212,000
$515,000
2015
$6,098 (+4.2%)
$288,000 + $182,500
$470,500
2014
$5,850 (+7.7%)
$258,000 + $182,500
$440,500
2013
$5,432 (+15.3%)
$258,000 + $158,900
$416,900
2012
$4,711 (+2.4%)
$248,300 + $120,900
$369,200
2011
$4,600 (+0.7%)
$248,300 + $120,900
$369,200
2010
$4,566 (+2.2%)
$248,300 + $130,000
$378,300
2009
$4,468
$263,300 + $130,000
$393,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,851
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3702326S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Attic Access
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 60
Length: 10
Width: 6
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Directions: Main Street to Mt Vernon Street to Boston Rock Road
UnparsedAddress: 131 Boston Rock Rd, Melrose MA 02176
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,851
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3702326S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Lincoln Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Melrose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
Melrose High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
60% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Melrose, MA • 02176
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25
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.01M – $1.22M
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