Google street view image for 3 Bancroft Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

Off Market Oct 2021 for $1M

$1,155,285

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $783/mo

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2,485

sq ft

3 Bancroft Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

About this home

Welcome home to this picture-perfect home located in the desirable Bellevue area of Melrose. Sun-filled with all its beautiful windows, this oversized Cape has an incredible flow. Large fireplaced living room, gorgeous hardwood floors, elegant dining room with built-in and moldings. The eat-in kitchen is perfectly situated at the back of the house overlooking the backyard. Stainless appliances, granite counters, new white Shaker cabinets, beautiful tile floor. Sliders to the backyard and expansive modern deck. This backyard is an oasis - perfectly maintained, irrigation, plantings and privacy with all brand new fencing. Perfect for entertaining! First floor offers a large bedroom or office and a full bathroom. Upstairs offers three bedrooms and a beautiful full bath updated with marble tile. New high efficiency 3-zone Bosch gas heating system, newer roof, windows, ample storage space and so much more. This home is in move-in condition, and the location is everything! Don't miss it!

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

7,606 sq ftLot Size

$465Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Buyer's agent

Anne Garcia Redfin Corp.

Listed by Leeman & Gately • Compass

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72886218

Redfin Estimate

$1,155,285

$155K since sold in October 2021$9,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 11.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.03M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,191,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,626 sq ft
389 Porter St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$999,990
B
4 beds2 baths2,367 sq ft
36 Grandview Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$850,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,917 sq ft
760 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$885,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,936 sq ft
481 Upham St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,150,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,816 sq ft
25 Magnolia Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,125,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,506 sq ft
38 Cranmore Ln, 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

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 3 Bancroft Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72886218

Oct 6, 2021

Sold

$1,000,000

$402/sq ft

Aug 25, 2021

Listed

$879,900

$354/sq ft

MLS PIN #71566012

Oct 18, 2013

Sold

$607,500

$244/sq ft

Aug 15, 2013

Contingent

—

Aug 6, 2013

Listed

$600,000

$241/sq ft

Welcome home to this picture perfect property located in the highly desired Upham Park neighborhood.This over-sized cape boasts generous rooms, great flow and an abundance of natural light! Cooking for family & friends will be a joy in the eat in kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. Proudly host holiday dinners in the formal dining room with built in china cabinet. Let your guests mix & mingle in the fire placed living room with large bay window! Step outside on the spacious deck and enjoy the oasis setting for an impromptu barbeque with the neighbors. The amazing back yard is level, fenced in, professionally landscaped and waiting for a game of bocce! Updated marble bath, roof, windows, and so much more. Much larger than it looks from the street and tastefully updated throughout. This is a home where memories are made... start making yours now!

Public Records

Jul 17, 2002

Sold

$450,000

$181/sq ft

MLS PIN #11046732

Nov 22, 1993

Sold

$183,000

$74/sq ft

Sep 23, 1993

Listing Removed

—

Sep 9, 1993

Listed

$199,900

$80/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,353 (+1.3%)

$514,000 + $430,700

$944,700

2024

$9,233 (+4.4%)

$514,000 + $415,800

$929,800

2023

$8,846 (+6.2%)

$458,400 + $390,500

$848,900

2022

$8,328 (+6.2%)

$430,600 + $357,300

$787,900

2021

$7,843 (−0.9%)

$388,900 + $327,400

$716,300

2020

$7,914 (+13.8%)

$388,900 + $327,300

$716,200

2019

$6,956 (+0.4%)

$351,400 + $292,100

$643,500

2018

$6,929 (+2.2%)

$319,500 + $292,100

$611,600

2017

$6,777 (+0.5%)

$305,600 + $268,700

$574,300

2016

$6,740 (+3.5%)

$291,700 + $254,900

$546,600

2015

$6,515 (+0.4%)

$277,800 + $224,900

$502,700

2014

$6,491 (+12.5%)

$263,900 + $224,900

$488,800

2013

$5,770 (+5.8%)

$263,900 + $178,900

$442,800

2012

$5,452 (+2.4%)

$263,900 + $163,400

$427,300

2011

$5,324 (+2.9%)

$263,900 + $163,400

$427,300

2010

$5,172 (+6.2%)

$263,900 + $164,600

$428,500

2009

$4,868

$263,900 + $164,600

$428,500

Tax history for 3 Bancroft Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,353 (+1.3%)

$514,000 + $430,700

$944,700

2024

$9,233 (+4.4%)

$514,000 + $415,800

$929,800

2023

$8,846 (+6.2%)

$458,400 + $390,500

$848,900

2022

$8,328 (+6.2%)

$430,600 + $357,300

$787,900

2021

$7,843 (−0.9%)

$388,900 + $327,400

$716,300

2020

$7,914 (+13.8%)

$388,900 + $327,300

$716,200

2019

$6,956 (+0.4%)

$351,400 + $292,100

$643,500

2018

$6,929 (+2.2%)

$319,500 + $292,100

$611,600

2017

$6,777 (+0.5%)

$305,600 + $268,700

$574,300

2016

$6,740 (+3.5%)

$291,700 + $254,900

$546,600

2015

$6,515 (+0.4%)

$277,800 + $224,900

$502,700

2014

$6,491 (+12.5%)

$263,900 + $224,900

$488,800

2013

$5,770 (+5.8%)

$263,900 + $178,900

$442,800

2012

$5,452 (+2.4%)

$263,900 + $163,400

$427,300

2011

$5,324 (+2.9%)

$263,900 + $163,400

$427,300

2010

$5,172 (+6.2%)

$263,900 + $164,600

$428,500

2009

$4,868

$263,900 + $164,600

$428,500

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,113

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2415415S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 253
Length: 23
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 54
Length: 9
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Remodeled

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 54
Length: 9
Width: 6
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 280
Length: 20
Width: 14
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Remodeled

Family Room Information
Area: 276
Length: 23
Width: 12
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Remodeled,Wainscoting,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Balcony / Deck,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled,Slider,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 33X25
Laundry Features: Walk-in Storage, Sink, In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar / Nook, Slider, Kitchen

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,485
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Deck, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,843
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Woodcrest to Bancroft Road
UnparsedAddress: 3 Bancroft Rd, Melrose MA 02176

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,113
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2415415S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winthrop Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Melrose Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

6/10

Melrose High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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 hot days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

Wind Factor

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Air Factor

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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

$1.10M – $1.33M

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Home values near 3 Bancroft Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 Bancroft Rd, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2903 Sq. Ft.	$1,484,641
19 Bancroft Rd, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3081 Sq. Ft.	$1,272,028

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Bancroft Rd, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2953 Sq. Ft.	$1,369,454
33 Bancroft Rd, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2267 Sq. Ft.	$1,156,935

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Bancroft Rd, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2588 Sq. Ft.	$1,084,118
25 Bancroft Rd, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2824 Sq. Ft.	$1,293,221

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