Nestled in a sought-after Melrose neighborhood, this well-maintained Colonial offers charm, convenience, & an unbeatable location! Steps from Fells trails & Spot Pond, with easy access to commuter rail & vibrant downtown shops & dining. Main level features spacious living room with fireplace, opening to formal dining room with sliders to an oversized deck—ideal for hosting gatherings or relaxing outdoors. The dining room connects seamlessly to a kitchen with granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. Full bath & 2 versatile bonus rooms complete the 1st floor, offering flexible options for an office, playroom, or den—rare extra space on the main level to suit your needs. Upstairs, find 3 generously sized bedrooms & full bath. Also features 1-car garage & unfinished basement & attic with great storage. Recent updates include new roof, vinyl siding, replacement windows, central AC, and electric wood burning fireplace insert. This home perfectly balances style, function, & location!
Single-familyProperty Type
1933Year Built
6,081 sq ftLot Size
$568Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Brian and Diana Segool• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Your chance to own this impeccably maintained colonial in sought-after neighborhood has arrived! Step right into the welcoming entryway, and see how the first floor layout graciously flows from one room to the next. Large living and dining areas yield to a designer kitchen complete with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, convection ovens and even an under-cabinet wine refrigerator. A full bathroom and two additional, versatile rooms (used as a playroom and home office w/ private entrance) complete the lower level. Upstairs you'll find 3 spacious bedrooms with good size closets and a second full bath. Other incredible features include; a 20x28 foot deck off of the dining room ideal for entertaining, a garage with additional off-street parking, and a state of the art FREEWATT energy system. 1/2 mile to Cedar Park train station for service to Boston, less than a mile to the shops and restaurants of downtown Melrose, and steps to Middlesex Fells walking trails.
MLS PIN #72040489
Oct 28, 2016
Sold
$647,000
$336/sq ft
Sep 23, 2016
Pending
—
Sep 6, 2016
Price Changed
$649,000
$337/sq ft
Jul 19, 2016
Listed
$679,000
$352/sq ft
+25
Gracious Colonial home in pristine condition in a much sought after neighborhood. Fantastic cook's dream kitchen with granite, stainless, stylish cork flooring, double convection ovens, induction cook top with pot filler and under counter wine refrigerator. Beyond first floor liv-dr-kit are two versatile rooms that can be used as family room, in-law or at home office with private entrance. Other amazing features include a 20 X 28 foot deck for lots of outside enjoyment, two car tandem garage plus additional off-street parking. The heating system in this home is a state of the art FREEWATT system with Honda engine that produces electricity for a 60% saving on the electric bill. Cedar Park train depot is a short walk from this home and access to Route 93 points north and south to Boston is also close by. This is an extremely energy efficient home for the next owner to enjoy. This is not a drive by! Come in for a visit you will love it!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,460 (+17.4%)
$505,500 + $319,300
$824,800
2025
$8,057 (+0.5%)
$505,500 + $308,300
$813,800
2024
$8,014 (+4.9%)
$505,500 + $301,500
$807,000
2023
$7,639 (+1.9%)
$450,800 + $282,300
$733,100
2022
$7,498 (−0.8%)
$437,200 + $272,200
$709,400
2021
$7,558 (−5.6%)
$437,200 + $253,000
$690,200
2020
$8,005 (+13.0%)
$437,200 + $287,200
$724,400
2019
$7,084 (+0.9%)
$390,700 + $264,600
$655,300
2018
$7,022 (−2.1%)
$355,200 + $264,600
$619,800
2017
$7,169 (+11.4%)
$355,200 + $252,300
$607,500
2016
$6,433 (−1.8%)
$307,400 + $214,300
$521,700
2015
$6,551 (−1.1%)
$307,400 + $198,100
$505,500
2014
$6,623 (+2.8%)
$300,600 + $198,100
$498,700
2013
$6,442 (+2.1%)
$300,600 + $193,800
$494,400
2012
$6,309 (+6.4%)
$300,600 + $193,800
$494,400
2011
$5,931 (+0.2%)
$300,600 + $175,400
$476,000
2010
$5,922 (+6.3%)
$314,200 + $176,400
$490,600
2009
$5,573
$314,200 + $176,400
$490,600
Tax history for 16 Wentworth Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,460 (+17.4%)
$505,500 + $319,300
$824,800
2025
$8,057 (+0.5%)
$505,500 + $308,300
$813,800
2024
$8,014 (+4.9%)
$505,500 + $301,500
$807,000
2023
$7,639 (+1.9%)
$450,800 + $282,300
$733,100
2022
$7,498 (−0.8%)
$437,200 + $272,200
$709,400
2021
$7,558 (−5.6%)
$437,200 + $253,000
$690,200
2020
$8,005 (+13.0%)
$437,200 + $287,200
$724,400
2019
$7,084 (+0.9%)
$390,700 + $264,600
$655,300
2018
$7,022 (−2.1%)
$355,200 + $264,600
$619,800
2017
$7,169 (+11.4%)
$355,200 + $252,300
$607,500
2016
$6,433 (−1.8%)
$307,400 + $214,300
$521,700
2015
$6,551 (−1.1%)
$307,400 + $198,100
$505,500
2014
$6,623 (+2.8%)
$300,600 + $198,100
$498,700
2013
$6,442 (+2.1%)
$300,600 + $193,800
$494,400
2012
$6,309 (+6.4%)
$300,600 + $193,800
$494,400
2011
$5,931 (+0.2%)
$300,600 + $175,400
$476,000
2010
$5,922 (+6.3%)
$314,200 + $176,400
$490,600
2009
$5,573
$314,200 + $176,400
$490,600
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,928
Year built
1933
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3320944S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 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, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 45
Length: 9
Width: 5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 48
Length: 8
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Area: 315
Length: 35
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Slider
Kitchen Information
Area: 160
Length: 16
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Garage Access, Unfinished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Den
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,928
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: gray
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,057
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling: Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: Main St. to West Emerson to Wentworth Rd
UnparsedAddress: 16 Wentworth Rd, Melrose MA 02176
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,928
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3320944S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 8
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Melrose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% 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
59% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Melrose, MA • 02176
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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
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Estimated sale price
$1.04M – $1.26M
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