OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2014 for $464K

$961,459

•

1,824

sq ft

197 Bay State Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

About this home

This Gambrel colonial is situated on a large priv/lot in a quiet area. Inviting open floor plan and gleaming hardwood floors throughout. New granite/ stainless applianced eat-in kitchen with a separate dining area overlooking private rear yard. Enjoy the adjoining family room with cathedral ceiling and french doors to a large deck offering wonderful outdoor space. New first floor full bath with convenient laundry hook up. Three bed/rms up including another new full bath and walk up attic for storage. This home is in move in condition on a large treed lot offering plenty of room for gardening, playing and entertaining! New 200 amp electric and super saver hot water tank. A flexible floor plan with room in lower level to expand. A pleasure to show!

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

10,823 sq ftLot Size

$527Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Valerie Lane • Brad Hutchinson Real Estate

Bought with Russ Bradchulis • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71751150

Redfin Estimate

$961,459

$497K since sold in November 2014$2,000 since July

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B
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C
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D
3 beds1.5 baths1,602 sq ft
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$1,170,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,857 sq ft
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$650,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,553 sq ft
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Market trends in 02176, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

108.5%

+1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$941K

$43K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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17 MoM

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Sale history for 197 Bay State Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71751150

Nov 21, 2014

Sold

$464,400

$255/sq ft

Oct 8, 2014

Contingent

—

Oct 1, 2014

Listed

$464,900

$255/sq ft

MLS PIN #70896393

Jun 10, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Jun 10, 2009

Sold

$388,750

$213/sq ft

May 11, 2009

Contingent

—

Apr 1, 2009

Listed

$399,900

$219/sq ft

Enjoy the private setting of this sunny mint condition New England Colonial! Natural woodwork thruout, updated kit with Corian counters with separate 16x10 sunny dining area, bonus cathedral family rm with wood burning stove which leads to 13x15 foot deck overlooking the expansive yard that pets and children will love! Large fireplaced living rm abutting a cozy dining room, 3 bedrooms and full bath with Jacuzzi tub. Walk up attic. Lot consists of 3 parcels.

MLS PIN #70164926

May 25, 2005

Sold

$401,000

$220/sq ft

May 2, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Mar 30, 2005

Listed

$389,900

$214/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,545 (+3.6%)

$445,600 + $316,500

$762,100

2024

$7,282 (+3.3%)

$416,800 + $316,500

$733,300

2023

$7,050 (+2.4%)

$388,100 + $288,500

$676,600

2022

$6,888 (−0.8%)

$373,700 + $278,000

$651,700

2021

$6,946 (+3.8%)

$373,700 + $260,600

$634,300

2020

$6,694 (+11.4%)

$345,000 + $260,800

$605,800

2019

$6,010 (+5.6%)

$316,200 + $239,800

$556,000

2018

$5,689 (+1.8%)

$262,300 + $239,800

$502,100

2017

$5,591 (+12.3%)

$251,500 + $222,300

$473,800

2016

$4,979 (+5.8%)

$215,600 + $188,200

$403,800

2015

$4,704 (−3.5%)

$204,800 + $158,200

$363,000

2014

$4,875 (+2.9%)

$186,900 + $180,200

$367,100

2013

$4,739 (−0.8%)

$186,900 + $176,800

$363,700

2012

$4,777 (+2.4%)

$197,600 + $176,800

$374,400

2011

$4,665 (+4.3%)

$197,600 + $176,800

$374,400

2010

$4,474 (+6.1%)

$197,600 + $173,100

$370,700

2009

$4,216

$204,300 + $166,800

$371,100

Tax history for 197 Bay State Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,545 (+3.6%)

$445,600 + $316,500

$762,100

2024

$7,282 (+3.3%)

$416,800 + $316,500

$733,300

2023

$7,050 (+2.4%)

$388,100 + $288,500

$676,600

2022

$6,888 (−0.8%)

$373,700 + $278,000

$651,700

2021

$6,946 (+3.8%)

$373,700 + $260,600

$634,300

2020

$6,694 (+11.4%)

$345,000 + $260,800

$605,800

2019

$6,010 (+5.6%)

$316,200 + $239,800

$556,000

2018

$5,689 (+1.8%)

$262,300 + $239,800

$502,100

2017

$5,591 (+12.3%)

$251,500 + $222,300

$473,800

2016

$4,979 (+5.8%)

$215,600 + $188,200

$403,800

2015

$4,704 (−3.5%)

$204,800 + $158,200

$363,000

2014

$4,875 (+2.9%)

$186,900 + $180,200

$367,100

2013

$4,739 (−0.8%)

$186,900 + $176,800

$363,700

2012

$4,777 (+2.4%)

$197,600 + $176,800

$374,400

2011

$4,665 (+4.3%)

$197,600 + $176,800

$374,400

2010

$4,474 (+6.1%)

$197,600 + $173,100

$370,700

2009

$4,216

$204,300 + $166,800

$371,100

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.25 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,054

Year built

1928

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

660553

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access,Remodeled

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 22
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan

Family Room Information
Area: 280
Length: 20
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,French Doors,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Dining Room Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan

Kitchen Information
Area: 338
Length: 26
Width: 13
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Country Kitchen,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,824
Foundation Area: 999
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Storage, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,875
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main to Bay State
UnparsedAddress: 197 Bay State Rd, Melrose MA 02176

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,054
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 660553

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Horace Mann Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Melrose Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

6/10

Melrose High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

60% 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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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

$914,000 – $1.11M

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Home values near 197 Bay State Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
176 Bay State Rd, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2412 Sq. Ft.	$1,345,567
185 Bay State Rd, Melrose, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$658,052

Address	Redfin Estimate
180 Bay State Rd, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1617 Sq. Ft.	$824,979
165 Bay State Rd, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2709 Sq. Ft.	$1,130,272

Address	Redfin Estimate
191 Bay State Rd, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2959 Sq. Ft.	$1,200,711
212 Bay State Rd, Melrose, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2103 Sq. Ft.	$829,929

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