Impeccably maintained and full of charm, this 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath Gambrel sits on a quiet dead-end street in one of Melrose’s most desirable neighborhoods. A classic covered porch invites you to unwind on warm summer evenings. Inside, a spacious foyer opens to an elegant living and dining room, ideal for relaxed living and entertaining. The renovated kitchen impresses with quartz countertops, modern cabinetry, and a thoughtful layout, while a refreshed half bath adds convenience. Upstairs, four bright corner bedrooms and a beautifully remodeled full bath offer stylish comfort. The primary bedroom features access to a large enclosed (unheated) sunroom—perfect as a retreat or home office. The fully finished lower level provides flexible space for a gym, playroom, or office, plus ample storage. A private backyard with a generous patio and convenient storage shed enhances outdoor living. Minutes to the Melrose Highlands MBTA, Whole Foods, parks, restaurants, and vibrant downtown!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
6,721 sq ftLot Size
$524Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Ngoc Anh Goldstein• Leading Edge Real Estate
Gambrel Col in the highlands! Wonderful pride of ownership & lots of updates. Lg frt porch, Enter to oversize 1st flr Foyer with stain glass windows.1st flr Lg living rm, dining rm and kitchen with granite counters,skylights & half bath. 2nd flr w/3 bedrms and office. The master bedrm has walk out to 2nd flr 3-season rm and great views. Many upgrades consisting of elec, plumb,heat,A/C, roof & windows. Walk to schools, stores, bus line & train to Boston. Access to Rte 93, Rte1 & Rte 128.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,528 (+17.1%)
$483,600 + $347,100
$830,700
2025
$8,134 (−0.3%)
$483,600 + $338,000
$821,600
2024
$8,158 (+5.8%)
$483,600 + $338,000
$821,600
2023
$7,711 (+3.8%)
$431,300 + $308,700
$740,000
2022
$7,430 (+5.3%)
$405,200 + $297,700
$702,900
2021
$7,057 (−0.9%)
$366,000 + $278,500
$644,500
2020
$7,122 (+12.9%)
$366,000 + $278,500
$644,500
2019
$6,308 (+0.6%)
$330,700 + $252,800
$583,500
2018
$6,270 (+3.5%)
$300,600 + $252,800
$553,400
2017
$6,057 (+6.0%)
$287,500 + $225,800
$513,300
2016
$5,716 (−1.2%)
$274,500 + $189,100
$463,600
2015
$5,787 (+0.5%)
$261,400 + $185,100
$446,500
2014
$5,756 (+16.4%)
$248,300 + $185,100
$433,400
2013
$4,947 (+2.1%)
$235,300 + $144,400
$379,700
2012
$4,845 (+2.4%)
$235,300 + $144,400
$379,700
2011
$4,731 (+3.5%)
$235,300 + $144,400
$379,700
2010
$4,570 (+6.3%)
$235,300 + $143,300
$378,600
2009
$4,301
$235,300 + $143,300
$378,600
Tax history for 15 Ellwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,528 (+17.1%)
$483,600 + $347,100
$830,700
2025
$8,134 (−0.3%)
$483,600 + $338,000
$821,600
2024
$8,158 (+5.8%)
$483,600 + $338,000
$821,600
2023
$7,711 (+3.8%)
$431,300 + $308,700
$740,000
2022
$7,430 (+5.3%)
$405,200 + $297,700
$702,900
2021
$7,057 (−0.9%)
$366,000 + $278,500
$644,500
2020
$7,122 (+12.9%)
$366,000 + $278,500
$644,500
2019
$6,308 (+0.6%)
$330,700 + $252,800
$583,500
2018
$6,270 (+3.5%)
$300,600 + $252,800
$553,400
2017
$6,057 (+6.0%)
$287,500 + $225,800
$513,300
2016
$5,716 (−1.2%)
$274,500 + $189,100
$463,600
2015
$5,787 (+0.5%)
$261,400 + $185,100
$446,500
2014
$5,756 (+16.4%)
$248,300 + $185,100
$433,400
2013
$4,947 (+2.1%)
$235,300 + $144,400
$379,700
2012
$4,845 (+2.4%)
$235,300 + $144,400
$379,700
2011
$4,731 (+3.5%)
$235,300 + $144,400
$379,700
2010
$4,570 (+6.3%)
$235,300 + $143,300
$378,600
2009
$4,301
$235,300 + $143,300
$378,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Office, Foyer, Sun Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,140
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Blue
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Dead End
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,134
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Main Street to Morgan Street to Nowell to Ellwood Road
UnparsedAddress: 15 Ellwood 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, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,675
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3901848S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Early Childhood Center
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 0.3mi
Melrose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Melrose High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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
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
Wind Factor
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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.07M – $1.29M
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