Charming three bedroom home in desirable family neighborhood. Newly updated eat-in-kitchen with sliders to deck overlooking fenced in yard. Finished basement with wall to wall carpeting. New full bath on first floor. Fireplaced living room with hardwood floors throughout. Newer windows & partial roof replacement. Wont last!
IDEAL CAPE IN THE HORACE MANN AREA. EAT IN KITCHEN. FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM W/ DENTIL MOULDING MANTLE. ENCLOSED REAR PORCH & DECK. FINISHED LL. NICE REAR YARD. DETACHED ONE CAR GARAGE.MAIN ROOF IS OLDER.
Public Records
Sep 15, 1999
Sold
$215,000
$148/sq ft
MLS PIN #30003817
Mar 14, 1995
Sold
$161,500
$111/sq ft
Feb 22, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Aug 17, 1994
Listed
$169,900
$117/sq ft
LOVELY CAPE IN DESIRABLE HORACE MANN AREA. FPLR, FORMAL DR, 1ST FLR DEN OR BEDRM. THREE SEASON PORCH. LOTS OF NEWER UP- DATES. NEW 1/2 BATH ON 2ND FLR.ASSUMABLE MTGE:FIXED RATE OF 6.375
Public Records
Feb 8, 1988
Sold
$171,000
$117/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,541 (+2.9%)
$459,000 + $201,700
$660,700
2024
$6,359 (+3.8%)
$445,500 + $194,900
$640,400
2023
$6,126 (−0.5%)
$405,000 + $182,900
$587,900
2022
$6,154 (+4.1%)
$405,000 + $177,200
$582,200
2021
$5,912 (+7.1%)
$378,000 + $161,900
$539,900
2020
$5,518 (+11.8%)
$337,500 + $161,900
$499,400
2019
$4,937 (+1.7%)
$311,900 + $144,800
$456,700
2018
$4,853 (+2.0%)
$283,500 + $144,800
$428,300
2017
$4,760 (−1.9%)
$270,000 + $133,400
$403,400
2016
$4,851 (+7.1%)
$263,300 + $130,100
$393,400
2015
$4,528 (+5.8%)
$229,500 + $119,900
$349,400
2014
$4,281 (+1.1%)
$202,500 + $119,900
$322,400
2013
$4,236
$202,500 + $122,600
$325,100
2012
$4,235 (+2.4%)
$209,300 + $122,600
$331,900
2011
$4,135 (+5.7%)
$209,300 + $122,600
$331,900
2010
$3,913 (+2.0%)
$202,500 + $121,700
$324,200
2009
$3,836
$216,000 + $121,700
$337,700
Tax history for 31 Bay State Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,541 (+2.9%)
$459,000 + $201,700
$660,700
2024
$6,359 (+3.8%)
$445,500 + $194,900
$640,400
2023
$6,126 (−0.5%)
$405,000 + $182,900
$587,900
2022
$6,154 (+4.1%)
$405,000 + $177,200
$582,200
2021
$5,912 (+7.1%)
$378,000 + $161,900
$539,900
2020
$5,518 (+11.8%)
$337,500 + $161,900
$499,400
2019
$4,937 (+1.7%)
$311,900 + $144,800
$456,700
2018
$4,853 (+2.0%)
$283,500 + $144,800
$428,300
2017
$4,760 (−1.9%)
$270,000 + $133,400
$403,400
2016
$4,851 (+7.1%)
$263,300 + $130,100
$393,400
2015
$4,528 (+5.8%)
$229,500 + $119,900
$349,400
2014
$4,281 (+1.1%)
$202,500 + $119,900
$322,400
2013
$4,236
$202,500 + $122,600
$325,100
2012
$4,235 (+2.4%)
$209,300 + $122,600
$331,900
2011
$4,135 (+5.7%)
$209,300 + $122,600
$331,900
2010
$3,913 (+2.0%)
$202,500 + $121,700
$324,200
2009
$3,836
$216,000 + $121,700
$337,700
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,456
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1477666S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: First
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Half
Living Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Area: 345
Length: 23
Width: 15
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Dining Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,456
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Storage, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,191
Tax Year: 2004
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil
Location
Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 31 Bay State Road, Melrose MA 02176
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Laundromat
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,456
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1477666S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 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 • 0.9mi
6/10
Melrose High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
59% 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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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.
9.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$802,000 – $970,000
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