Enchanting & perfectly located in the desirable Horace Mann neighborhood. This lovely home offers classic details such as hardwood flooring, crown moldings, chair rails & built-ins. Cozy up in the bright & inviting fireplace living rm with custom finishes. Dining made fun with direct access to a wonderful screened in porch extending your entertaining space. Enjoy the kitchen which has been tastefully updated with white cabinetry, quartz counters & stainless steel appliances. A half bath finishes off the 1st flr as you head up the stairs to 4 bedrooms, a modern full bath, ample closet space & a walk-up attic offering tons of storage or future possibilities. The finished lower level is a bonus with a fireplace & garage access. Fantastic yard includes a large deck off the kitchen, a patio, a fire pit to enjoy with family & friends & a bug free screened porch! So convenient to schools, bus, trains, shopping & fantastic local restaurants! Act now & be home for the holidays!
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
6,682 sq ftLot Size
$647Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Patricia Fitzgerald• Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
Bought with Andrea Bennett• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
LOVELY COL.HOME W/MANY UPDATES LOCATED IN HORACE MANN AREA. MODERN KIT.W/ACCESS TO DECK. SCREENED PORCH,FP LR W/BLT-INS, WALKUP ATTIC & FP IN BSMT. SEE ADDT'L INFO SHEET.
Public Records
Dec 21, 1990
Sold
$152,000
$95/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,830 (+3.9%)
$481,300 + $309,600
$790,900
2024
$7,535 (+0.5%)
$467,600 + $291,200
$758,800
2023
$7,494 (+6.0%)
$453,800 + $265,400
$719,200
2022
$7,067 (+3.1%)
$412,600 + $256,000
$668,600
2021
$6,857 (−0.9%)
$385,100 + $241,100
$626,200
2020
$6,922 (+13.1%)
$385,100 + $241,300
$626,400
2019
$6,122 (+4.3%)
$343,800 + $222,500
$566,300
2018
$5,871 (+4.3%)
$295,700 + $222,500
$518,200
2017
$5,630 (+1.2%)
$275,000 + $202,100
$477,100
2016
$5,565 (+0.3%)
$275,000 + $176,300
$451,300
2015
$5,549 (+4.3%)
$261,300 + $166,900
$428,200
2014
$5,321 (+3.5%)
$233,800 + $166,900
$400,700
2013
$5,139 (+4.5%)
$233,800 + $160,600
$394,400
2012
$4,918 (+2.4%)
$224,800 + $160,600
$385,400
2011
$4,802 (+2.7%)
$224,800 + $160,600
$385,400
2010
$4,675 (+2.6%)
$224,800 + $162,500
$387,300
2009
$4,556
$238,600 + $162,500
$401,100
Tax history for 31 Sunset
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,830 (+3.9%)
$481,300 + $309,600
$790,900
2024
$7,535 (+0.5%)
$467,600 + $291,200
$758,800
2023
$7,494 (+6.0%)
$453,800 + $265,400
$719,200
2022
$7,067 (+3.1%)
$412,600 + $256,000
$668,600
2021
$6,857 (−0.9%)
$385,100 + $241,100
$626,200
2020
$6,922 (+13.1%)
$385,100 + $241,300
$626,400
2019
$6,122 (+4.3%)
$343,800 + $222,500
$566,300
2018
$5,871 (+4.3%)
$295,700 + $222,500
$518,200
2017
$5,630 (+1.2%)
$275,000 + $202,100
$477,100
2016
$5,565 (+0.3%)
$275,000 + $176,300
$451,300
2015
$5,549 (+4.3%)
$261,300 + $166,900
$428,200
2014
$5,321 (+3.5%)
$233,800 + $166,900
$400,700
2013
$5,139 (+4.5%)
$233,800 + $160,600
$394,400
2012
$4,918 (+2.4%)
$224,800 + $160,600
$385,400
2011
$4,802 (+2.7%)
$224,800 + $160,600
$385,400
2010
$4,675 (+2.6%)
$224,800 + $162,500
$387,300
2009
$4,556
$238,600 + $162,500
$401,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,454
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1975076S
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
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil, Fireplace(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Howard to Cochrane to Sunset
UnparsedAddress: 31 Sunset, 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, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,454
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1975076S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Horace Mann Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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
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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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.
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Estimated sale price
$986,000 – $1.19M
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