Stately CE Colonial in a lovely Highlands neighborhood and an easy stroll you to the Highlands Commuter Rail Station located in the quaint Highlands Village where you can grab breakfast on your way to work at Ernie’s Diner or La qchara or dinner at the end of the day from Tapas’529 or stop in at one of several shops and salons-so convenient! If you appreciate fine craftsmanship then you are sure to be impressed by the original millwork, crown mouldings, wainscoting, French doors and pretty fluted columns that frame the fireplace. A ribbon of windows allows the natural to shine in the FR. The eat-in KIT has a cozy breakfast knook, granite counter tops, tile backsplash, maple cabinets and SS appliances. There are 4 corner bedrooms, one w/ a cedar closet, a home office & updated full bath w/a marble topped vanity. There is ample storage in the basement and garage. A spacious deck is right outside the kitchen and is ideal for gatherings and BBQ’s! Do not miss this opportunity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
5,985 sq ftLot Size
$476Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lisa Howitt• Century 21 Sexton & Donohue
Bought with Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Stately Center Entrance Col with many original details throughout. A large, 15 x 9 foyer, formal DR with double French doors. Off front to back FP LR is a first floor den. The kitchen is very nice with 10 x 6 breakfast area with access to a large, pressure treated deck. The second floor offers four bedrooms, a full bath and an office. 200 AMP CB panel, new architectural shingle roof in 2006, one car (heated) garage.
Public Records
Aug 4, 1980
Sold
$64,500
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,296 (−0.3%)
$505,000 + $434,000
$939,000
2024
$9,324 (+15.3%)
$505,000 + $434,000
$939,000
2023
$8,090 (+3.9%)
$450,400 + $326,000
$776,400
2022
$7,788 (+4.8%)
$423,100 + $313,700
$736,800
2021
$7,428 (−0.9%)
$382,100 + $296,300
$678,400
2020
$7,496 (+12.4%)
$382,100 + $296,300
$678,400
2019
$6,670 (+0.5%)
$345,300 + $271,700
$617,000
2018
$6,635 (+2.0%)
$313,900 + $271,700
$585,600
2017
$6,507 (+1.8%)
$300,200 + $251,200
$551,400
2016
$6,394 (+4.5%)
$286,600 + $232,000
$518,600
2015
$6,121 (+0.5%)
$272,900 + $199,400
$472,300
2014
$6,092 (+1.9%)
$259,300 + $199,400
$458,700
2013
$5,977 (+2.1%)
$259,300 + $199,400
$458,700
2012
$5,853 (+2.4%)
$259,300 + $199,400
$458,700
2011
$5,715 (+3.3%)
$259,300 + $199,400
$458,700
2010
$5,533 (−6.2%)
$259,300 + $199,100
$458,400
2009
$5,898
$259,300 + $259,900
$519,200
Tax history for 14 Nowell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,296 (−0.3%)
$505,000 + $434,000
$939,000
2024
$9,324 (+15.3%)
$505,000 + $434,000
$939,000
2023
$8,090 (+3.9%)
$450,400 + $326,000
$776,400
2022
$7,788 (+4.8%)
$423,100 + $313,700
$736,800
2021
$7,428 (−0.9%)
$382,100 + $296,300
$678,400
2020
$7,496 (+12.4%)
$382,100 + $296,300
$678,400
2019
$6,670 (+0.5%)
$345,300 + $271,700
$617,000
2018
$6,635 (+2.0%)
$313,900 + $271,700
$585,600
2017
$6,507 (+1.8%)
$300,200 + $251,200
$551,400
2016
$6,394 (+4.5%)
$286,600 + $232,000
$518,600
2015
$6,121 (+0.5%)
$272,900 + $199,400
$472,300
2014
$6,092 (+1.9%)
$259,300 + $199,400
$458,700
2013
$5,977 (+2.1%)
$259,300 + $199,400
$458,700
2012
$5,853 (+2.4%)
$259,300 + $199,400
$458,700
2011
$5,715 (+3.3%)
$259,300 + $199,400
$458,700
2010
$5,533 (−6.2%)
$259,300 + $199,100
$458,400
2009
$5,898
$259,300 + $259,900
$519,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,278
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2655226S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior Features: Closet, Wainscoting, Crown Molding, Office, Foyer, Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,278
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Blue
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,788
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Between Henry Avenue and Taylor Street
UnparsedAddress: 14 Nowell Road, 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, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,278
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2655226S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
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Schools
Early Childhood Center
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 0.2mi
Melrose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Melrose High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
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3/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 hot days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.03M – $1.25M
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