Google street view image for 161 Boston Rock Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

Off Market Sep 2003 for $400K

$1,113,756

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,444/mo

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3 ba

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2,442

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161 Boston Rock Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

About this home

161 Boston Rock Rd is a 2,442 square foot house on a 0.6 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 26, 2003 for $400,000. Based on Redfin's Melrose data, we estimate the home's value is $1,113,756.

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

0.6 acresLot Size

$456Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,113,756

$714K since sold in September 2003$15K since August

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This home's estimate is 11.7% higher than the average sale price ($997K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$855,000
A
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SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$915,000
B
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371 Washington St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$933,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,872 sq ft
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SOLD JAN 15, 2026
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D
3 beds3 baths2,242 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$1,350,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,560 sq ft
7 Berkeley St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD FEB 10, 2026
$925,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,457 sq ft
27 Temple St, Melrose, MA 02176

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Market trends in 02176, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

106.9%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$960K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 161 Boston Rock Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,647 (+18.4%)

$528,200 + $345,200

$873,400

2024

$7,301 (+0.6%)

$513,200 + $222,000

$735,200

2023

$7,254 (+6.3%)

$497,900 + $198,300

$696,200

2022

$6,822 (+3.8%)

$452,900 + $192,500

$645,400

2021

$6,574 (−1.3%)

$422,900 + $177,500

$600,400

2020

$6,659 (+12.8%)

$422,900 + $179,700

$602,600

2019

$5,902 (+6.8%)

$377,900 + $168,100

$546,000

2018

$5,527 (+4.6%)

$325,400 + $162,400

$487,800

2017

$5,285 (−1.8%)

$302,900 + $145,000

$447,900

2016

$5,381 (−1.5%)

$302,900 + $133,500

$436,400

2015

$5,461 (+5.1%)

$287,900 + $133,500

$421,400

2014

$5,198 (+2.0%)

$257,900 + $133,500

$391,400

2013

$5,097 (+7.0%)

$257,900 + $133,300

$391,200

2012

$4,763 (+3.0%)

$248,200 + $125,100

$373,300

2011

$4,625 (+2.8%)

$248,200 + $123,000

$371,200

2010

$4,498 (+2.1%)

$248,200 + $124,500

$372,700

2009

$4,404

$263,200 + $124,500

$387,700

Tax history for 161 Boston Rock Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,647 (+18.4%)

$528,200 + $345,200

$873,400

2024

$7,301 (+0.6%)

$513,200 + $222,000

$735,200

2023

$7,254 (+6.3%)

$497,900 + $198,300

$696,200

2022

$6,822 (+3.8%)

$452,900 + $192,500

$645,400

2021

$6,574 (−1.3%)

$422,900 + $177,500

$600,400

2020

$6,659 (+12.8%)

$422,900 + $179,700

$602,600

2019

$5,902 (+6.8%)

$377,900 + $168,100

$546,000

2018

$5,527 (+4.6%)

$325,400 + $162,400

$487,800

2017

$5,285 (−1.8%)

$302,900 + $145,000

$447,900

2016

$5,381 (−1.5%)

$302,900 + $133,500

$436,400

2015

$5,461 (+5.1%)

$287,900 + $133,500

$421,400

2014

$5,198 (+2.0%)

$257,900 + $133,500

$391,400

2013

$5,097 (+7.0%)

$257,900 + $133,300

$391,200

2012

$4,763 (+3.0%)

$248,200 + $125,100

$373,300

2011

$4,625 (+2.8%)

$248,200 + $123,000

$371,200

2010

$4,498 (+2.1%)

$248,200 + $124,500

$372,700

2009

$4,404

$263,200 + $124,500

$387,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,198
Basement Type: Finished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Split Level
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,442
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,338
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Basement

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 26,136
Municipality Name: MELROSE
Acres: 0.6
Zoning Code: URA
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,442
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2146590S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Lincoln Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Melrose Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

6/10

Melrose High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

7/10 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, 14 days in 30 years

Wind Factor

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Air Factor

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Historical weather

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$1.06M – $1.28M

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Home values near 161 Boston Rock Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Boston Rock Road, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1992 Sq. Ft.	$964,961
78 Boston Rock Road, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1515 Sq. Ft.	$999,622

Address	Redfin Estimate
68 Boston Rock Road, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1527 Sq. Ft.	$804,833
84 Boston Rock Road, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$944,152

Address	Redfin Estimate
72 Boston Rock Road, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2018 Sq. Ft.	$911,959
92 Boston Rock Road, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1864 Sq. Ft.	$870,653

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