Pristine Ranch style home in a hidden gem of a neighborhood! This pretty home is perfect for first time buyers as well as those looking to downsize and enjoy one level living! Tastefully decorated and painted in a modern palate of colors this home is move in ready! If you like open concept living then you will appreciate the floor plan of the living room with fireplace that opens directly into the dining room and kitchen. The master bedroom includes an en suite bath and double closet. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the main level of the home. The lower level features a family room, laundry and storage. A heated sunroom off the dining room with floor to ceiling windows offers peaceful all season views of the private, fenced in rear yard and access to the patio which is the perfect spot for summer entertaining! Leave you cars safe and dry in the garage this winter because the commuter rail, bus and downtown are just a few blocks away!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
6,264 sq ftLot Size
$622Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lisa Howitt• Century 21 Sexton & Donohue
Bought with Aziz Aghayev• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winchester
Nice ranch on a quiet street. Kitchen is updated with an adjacent, heated sun room. Basement is partially finished and includes a good size laundry room. Bedrooms are on the small side except for the master suite.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Dave Bennett
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 164 Boston Rock Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72077045
Dec 1, 2016
Sold
$550,000
$365/sq ft
Oct 13, 2016
Pending
—
Oct 5, 2016
Listed
$520,000
$345/sq ft
MLS PIN #71533066
Jul 29, 2013
Sold
$490,000
$325/sq ft
Jun 5, 2013
Contingent
—
May 29, 2013
Listed
$435,000
$289/sq ft
+16
Open concept Ranch sited in the Boston Rock neighborhood boasts a Beacon Hill style backyard retreat - plan your next dinner party or gathering before you move home! Gleaming hardwood floors, two fireplaces plus updates galore: roof, gas heating system, and master bath renovation in 2012; interior freshly painted in 2013. Great scale throughout; bonus lower level family room; two car garage with room for storage. Short jaunt to train, Oak Grove, bus, Pine Banks, and Melrose's charming downtown.
Public Records
Apr 25, 1980
Sold
$73,500
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,385 (+1.6%)
$479,100 + $266,900
$746,000
2024
$7,272 (−1.4%)
$465,400 + $266,900
$732,300
2023
$7,373 (+4.7%)
$451,800 + $255,800
$707,600
2022
$7,045 (+4.4%)
$410,700 + $255,800
$666,500
2021
$6,746 (−0.9%)
$383,300 + $232,800
$616,100
2020
$6,806 (+9.5%)
$383,300 + $232,600
$615,900
2019
$6,214 (+6.0%)
$342,200 + $232,600
$574,800
2018
$5,862 (+13.0%)
$294,300 + $223,100
$517,400
2017
$5,188 (−1.5%)
$273,800 + $165,900
$439,700
2016
$5,267 (+3.7%)
$273,800 + $153,400
$427,200
2015
$5,078 (+10.6%)
$260,100 + $131,700
$391,800
2014
$4,592 (+7.4%)
$232,700 + $113,100
$345,800
2013
$4,276 (+2.6%)
$221,100 + $107,100
$328,200
2012
$4,166 (+2.4%)
$212,600 + $113,900
$326,500
2011
$4,068 (+0.5%)
$212,600 + $113,900
$326,500
2010
$4,048 (+2.3%)
$212,600 + $122,800
$335,400
2009
$3,958
$225,600 + $122,800
$348,400
Tax history for 164 Boston Rock Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,385 (+1.6%)
$479,100 + $266,900
$746,000
2024
$7,272 (−1.4%)
$465,400 + $266,900
$732,300
2023
$7,373 (+4.7%)
$451,800 + $255,800
$707,600
2022
$7,045 (+4.4%)
$410,700 + $255,800
$666,500
2021
$6,746 (−0.9%)
$383,300 + $232,800
$616,100
2020
$6,806 (+9.5%)
$383,300 + $232,600
$615,900
2019
$6,214 (+6.0%)
$342,200 + $232,600
$574,800
2018
$5,862 (+13.0%)
$294,300 + $223,100
$517,400
2017
$5,188 (−1.5%)
$273,800 + $165,900
$439,700
2016
$5,267 (+3.7%)
$273,800 + $153,400
$427,200
2015
$5,078 (+10.6%)
$260,100 + $131,700
$391,800
2014
$4,592 (+7.4%)
$232,700 + $113,100
$345,800
2013
$4,276 (+2.6%)
$221,100 + $107,100
$328,200
2012
$4,166 (+2.4%)
$212,600 + $113,900
$326,500
2011
$4,068 (+0.5%)
$212,600 + $113,900
$326,500
2010
$4,048 (+2.3%)
$212,600 + $122,800
$335,400
2009
$3,958
$225,600 + $122,800
$348,400
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,738
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2671355S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mount Vernon Street
UnparsedAddress: 164 Boston Rock 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
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,738
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2671355S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Please See List Online.
StandardStatus: Closed
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
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 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
60% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 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.
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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$890,000 – $1.08M
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