Welcome home to this beautifully set Cape Cod style home that exudes a Colonial flair! Featuring a gracious entry, with paired arched doorways to the living and dining rooms, this home offers classic details: moldings, excellent scale and a comfortable flow with excellent ceiling height. The wood burning fireplace centers the living room which is illuminated by natural light, while the dining room bears wainscoting, china cabinet and original door to the refreshed kitchen, hosting stainless appliances and granite counters. Lovely heated enclosed porch overlooking the Fells treeline adjoins the kitchen and opens to the two level yard. Two generous BRs with excellent storage, walk in hall closet and refreshed full bath on the second; 3rd bedroom on the first. The bonus lower level space is heated and offers access to the garage. The backyard with the Fells as a backdrop is an unexpected oasis, with room for recreation & planting galore. Short jaunt to shops, dining, train & more! A gem.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
5,600 sq ftLot Size
$509Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Alison Socha Group• Leading Edge Real Estate
Bought with William Montero• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
If you love Cape Cod style homes, than this custom built Cape will surely top your list to see!! This home has been lovingly cared for over the years and is in wonderful condition. Some of the great features to this home are: Foyer entry, crown moulding, arched doorways, fluted wood-trim, china closet, eat-in kitchen with granite counters, hardwood floors, solid-wood 6-panel doors w/antique hardware as well as newer roof shingles & wood siding & windows make this home a must see!
Public Records
Jul 10, 1986
Sold
$193,500
$108/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,530 (+21.1%)
$428,100 + $315,600
$743,700
2025
$7,046 (+5.0%)
$403,600 + $308,100
$711,700
2024
$6,712 (−0.2%)
$379,200 + $296,700
$675,900
2023
$6,726
$366,900 + $278,600
$645,500
2022
$6,724 (+3.9%)
$366,900 + $269,200
$636,100
2021
$6,473 (+5.7%)
$342,500 + $248,600
$591,100
2020
$6,126 (+19.5%)
$305,800 + $248,600
$554,400
2019
$5,128 (+5.7%)
$282,500 + $191,900
$474,400
2018
$4,852 (+2.4%)
$256,900 + $171,300
$428,200
2017
$4,738 (−1.0%)
$244,600 + $156,900
$401,500
2016
$4,788 (+5.3%)
$238,500 + $149,800
$388,300
2015
$4,548 (+4.9%)
$214,000 + $136,900
$350,900
2014
$4,336 (+1.0%)
$189,600 + $136,900
$326,500
2013
$4,291 (+2.1%)
$189,600 + $139,700
$329,300
2012
$4,202 (+2.4%)
$189,600 + $139,700
$329,300
2011
$4,103 (+1.4%)
$189,600 + $139,700
$329,300
2010
$4,047 (+2.5%)
$194,500 + $140,800
$335,300
2009
$3,948
$206,700 + $140,800
$347,500
Tax history for 185 Warwick Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,530 (+21.1%)
$428,100 + $315,600
$743,700
2025
$7,046 (+5.0%)
$403,600 + $308,100
$711,700
2024
$6,712 (−0.2%)
$379,200 + $296,700
$675,900
2023
$6,726
$366,900 + $278,600
$645,500
2022
$6,724 (+3.9%)
$366,900 + $269,200
$636,100
2021
$6,473 (+5.7%)
$342,500 + $248,600
$591,100
2020
$6,126 (+19.5%)
$305,800 + $248,600
$554,400
2019
$5,128 (+5.7%)
$282,500 + $191,900
$474,400
2018
$4,852 (+2.4%)
$256,900 + $171,300
$428,200
2017
$4,738 (−1.0%)
$244,600 + $156,900
$401,500
2016
$4,788 (+5.3%)
$238,500 + $149,800
$388,300
2015
$4,548 (+4.9%)
$214,000 + $136,900
$350,900
2014
$4,336 (+1.0%)
$189,600 + $136,900
$326,500
2013
$4,291 (+2.1%)
$189,600 + $139,700
$329,300
2012
$4,202 (+2.4%)
$189,600 + $139,700
$329,300
2011
$4,103 (+1.4%)
$189,600 + $139,700
$329,300
2010
$4,047 (+2.5%)
$194,500 + $140,800
$335,300
2009
$3,948
$206,700 + $140,800
$347,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Concrete, Hardwood, Other
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,790
Foundation Area: 768
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Gray
Lead Paint: Yes
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,128.60
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Lynnfells Parkway to Warwick Road, house and driveway to the left.
UnparsedAddress: 185 Warwick Road, Melrose MA 02176
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,910
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3175015S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion Sheet.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Melrose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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 hot days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
Wind Factor
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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
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Estimated sale price
$866,000 – $1.05M
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