Welcome to 16 Ellwood Rd. This quintessential Colonial-style home offers 3 bedrooms 1.5 baths, hardwood floors, a deck overlooking a private yard and a walk out basement just waiting to be finished. Located on a quiet dead end private way in the desirable Melrose Highlands neighborhood close to the convenience of Melrose's vibrant downtown area with shops, restaurants, schools and public transportation. This charming home offers the perfect blend of classic New England architecture and modern comfort. Recent improvements: New Roof (3 years), Water heater, Main plumbing stack replaced, newly poured basement floor and garage floor, deck off dining room. This home is a must see. Move in just in time to enjoy cool fall nights and cuddle up in front of your wood burning fireplace.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
6,203 sq ftLot Size
$615Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Homegrown Realty Team• Citylight Homes LLC
This home features lovely renovations w/attention to detail, built-in woodwork & hardwood floors throughout,completely updated kitchen&formal dining room with recessed lighting,fireplaced living room,& sunlit family room w/ vaulted ceil and small deck. Walk-up attic storage, one car garage (with room for 4+ cars in driveway),lovely landscaped yard, quick walk to the commuter rail & downtown amenities while nestled on a quiet dead-end street. Seller must relocate, VERY MOTIVATED!
MLS PIN #70164350
May 26, 2005
Sold
$406,000
$278/sq ft
May 25, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Mar 29, 2005
Listed
$429,000
$294/sq ft
Charming older Dutch Colonial in select Melrose neighborhood. HW flrs, crafts- manship, hi ceilings, LR w. fireplace, cosy den, DR & kitchen w. china closets orig. cabinets,1.5 baths,3 lge BRS + walkup attic contribute to gracious style of an architect-built house. Quiet private cul-de-sac plowed by city. 5 mins walk to Bos. commutr RR. House needs cosmetics,TLC but grt appeal to those who appreciate solid quality of earlier times. Prefer Monday, August 1 Closing.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,747 (−6.2%)
$456,800 + $218,600
$675,400
2025
$8,257 (−0.3%)
$480,900 + $353,100
$834,000
2024
$8,282 (+6.0%)
$480,900 + $353,100
$834,000
2023
$7,816 (+3.8%)
$428,900 + $321,200
$750,100
2022
$7,532 (+5.4%)
$402,900 + $309,700
$712,600
2021
$7,143 (−0.9%)
$363,900 + $288,400
$652,300
2020
$7,209 (+12.2%)
$363,900 + $288,500
$652,400
2019
$6,424 (+0.5%)
$328,800 + $265,500
$594,300
2018
$6,395 (+1.8%)
$298,900 + $265,500
$564,400
2017
$6,281 (+1.7%)
$285,900 + $246,400
$532,300
2016
$6,175 (+6.1%)
$272,900 + $227,900
$500,800
2015
$5,822 (+0.5%)
$259,900 + $189,300
$449,200
2014
$5,793 (+12.3%)
$246,900 + $189,300
$436,200
2013
$5,160 (+2.1%)
$210,500 + $185,500
$396,000
2012
$5,053 (+2.4%)
$210,500 + $185,500
$396,000
2011
$4,934 (+4.8%)
$210,500 + $185,500
$396,000
2010
$4,709 (+6.3%)
$210,500 + $179,600
$390,100
2009
$4,432
$210,500 + $179,600
$390,100
Tax history for 16 Ellwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,747 (−6.2%)
$456,800 + $218,600
$675,400
2025
$8,257 (−0.3%)
$480,900 + $353,100
$834,000
2024
$8,282 (+6.0%)
$480,900 + $353,100
$834,000
2023
$7,816 (+3.8%)
$428,900 + $321,200
$750,100
2022
$7,532 (+5.4%)
$402,900 + $309,700
$712,600
2021
$7,143 (−0.9%)
$363,900 + $288,400
$652,300
2020
$7,209 (+12.2%)
$363,900 + $288,500
$652,400
2019
$6,424 (+0.5%)
$328,800 + $265,500
$594,300
2018
$6,395 (+1.8%)
$298,900 + $265,500
$564,400
2017
$6,281 (+1.7%)
$285,900 + $246,400
$532,300
2016
$6,175 (+6.1%)
$272,900 + $227,900
$500,800
2015
$5,822 (+0.5%)
$259,900 + $189,300
$449,200
2014
$5,793 (+12.3%)
$246,900 + $189,300
$436,200
2013
$5,160 (+2.1%)
$210,500 + $185,500
$396,000
2012
$5,053 (+2.4%)
$210,500 + $185,500
$396,000
2011
$4,934 (+4.8%)
$210,500 + $185,500
$396,000
2010
$4,709 (+6.3%)
$210,500 + $179,600
$390,100
2009
$4,432
$210,500 + $179,600
$390,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,458
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3168182S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
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
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Melrose High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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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Estimated sale price
$853,000 – $1.03M
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