Move in & love this home from day one. No need to concern yourself w/contractors or estimates because thoughtful updates blend beautifully w/the original character. Recently reconstructed front porch leads to 3-season entryway adapted for convenience w/seating area & storage. Spacious foyer welcomes you with natural light. Living rm features H/W floors, fireplace & window seat, and opens to dining rm w/built in hutch. Refreshed kitchen w/island, granite ctrs & new appliances provides direct access to 24x11 wood deck. Step out to this private haven & enjoy a book while soaking up a few rays. Updated bathrooms and 4 legitimate bedrooms, all w/closets. "Smart House" elements include wireless alarm/smoke detectors and cell phone notification for frozen pipes. The 2009 gas boiler & water heater, 2015 roof, 200 amp updated electric, replacement windows & perimeter drain round out this inviting home in much coveted Highlands neighborhood close to train, downtown, schools and Fells Reservation
Welcome Home! Fabulous 7RM, 4BR colonial in the Melrose Highlands. Gleaming HWF throughout, inviting fp LR w/ window seat, sun-filled DR w/china closet, EIK and new ½ bath leading to a large private deck perfect for entertaining. Second level offers spacious bedrooms, new full bath and walk-up attic w/potential. Cozy 3 season porch completes this meticulously maintained and nicely updated home. Short walk to commuter rail, schools nrby Fells & downtown!
MLS PIN #70341307
Aug 3, 2006
Sold
$441,250
$283/sq ft
Jun 20, 2006
Listing Removed
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Mar 5, 2006
Listed
$449,900
$288/sq ft
Beautifully landscaped Colonial in the “Melrose Highlands” on a quiet,tree-lined side street.This home has been meticulously maintained & cared for.Walk through a charming 3-season front porch and into a big foyer were you’ll find a large LR w/FP,CF & window seat.A DR w/china closet and the eat- in KIT has a ½ bath.Out off the KIT is a 24 x 12 private deck that is great to entertain or just relax on.Many updates, 8-min walk to commuter rail,Highlands marketplace,Elem. & High schools.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,668 (+2.6%)
$478,300 + $296,200
$774,500
2024
$7,476 (−0.3%)
$464,700 + $288,200
$752,900
2023
$7,502 (+6.0%)
$451,000 + $269,000
$720,000
2022
$7,076 (+3.3%)
$410,000 + $259,400
$669,400
2021
$6,847 (−0.9%)
$382,700 + $242,600
$625,300
2020
$6,912 (+13.1%)
$382,700 + $242,800
$625,500
2019
$6,110 (+4.2%)
$341,700 + $223,500
$565,200
2018
$5,861 (+4.3%)
$293,800 + $223,500
$517,300
2017
$5,617 (+1.2%)
$273,300 + $202,700
$476,000
2016
$5,552 (+1.1%)
$273,300 + $177,000
$450,300
2015
$5,490 (+4.3%)
$259,700 + $163,900
$423,600
2014
$5,262 (+2.8%)
$232,300 + $163,900
$396,200
2013
$5,117 (+4.4%)
$232,300 + $160,400
$392,700
2012
$4,899 (+2.4%)
$223,500 + $160,400
$383,900
2011
$4,783 (+3.9%)
$223,500 + $160,400
$383,900
2010
$4,602 (+6.0%)
$223,500 + $157,800
$381,300
2009
$4,342
$237,100 + $145,100
$382,200
Tax history for 27 Stevens Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,668 (+2.6%)
$478,300 + $296,200
$774,500
2024
$7,476 (−0.3%)
$464,700 + $288,200
$752,900
2023
$7,502 (+6.0%)
$451,000 + $269,000
$720,000
2022
$7,076 (+3.3%)
$410,000 + $259,400
$669,400
2021
$6,847 (−0.9%)
$382,700 + $242,600
$625,300
2020
$6,912 (+13.1%)
$382,700 + $242,800
$625,500
2019
$6,110 (+4.2%)
$341,700 + $223,500
$565,200
2018
$5,861 (+4.3%)
$293,800 + $223,500
$517,300
2017
$5,617 (+1.2%)
$273,300 + $202,700
$476,000
2016
$5,552 (+1.1%)
$273,300 + $177,000
$450,300
2015
$5,490 (+4.3%)
$259,700 + $163,900
$423,600
2014
$5,262 (+2.8%)
$232,300 + $163,900
$396,200
2013
$5,117 (+4.4%)
$232,300 + $160,400
$392,700
2012
$4,899 (+2.4%)
$223,500 + $160,400
$383,900
2011
$4,783 (+3.9%)
$223,500 + $160,400
$383,900
2010
$4,602 (+6.0%)
$223,500 + $157,800
$381,300
2009
$4,342
$237,100 + $145,100
$382,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,560
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1611171S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Directions: Lynn Fells Parkway to Perkins St to Stevens Rd or LFP to Warwick Road to Stevens Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 27 Stevens 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, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,560
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1611171S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion Under Paperclip In Mls
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Melrose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Melrose High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 17-25% chance 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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Estimated sale price
$903,000 – $1.09M
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