Tucked away on a downtown Melrose side street & just a short stroll to restaurants, shops & train~~ this ultra chic Gambrel/Colonial Style home, circa 1926, is the home you have been dreaming about! This 3 bed 1.5 bath residence has been lovingly maintained & meticulously cared for & offers well proportioned rooms with gracious high ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, welcoming & expansive spaces for entertaining as well as casual everyday easy living. A few of the features of this home are a quality kitchen featuring superb work space & deluxe appliances; exquisite living room & dining room; well appointed baths; bonus lower level flex space & wonderful stone patio in the flat rear yard affording privacy in this wonderful friendly neighborhood. There is lovely architectural detail throughout, abundant natural light, walk up attic, gas heating & cooking storage & off street parking complete this fine home on a tree lined street. Walk score of 89 in super hot Melrose!!
Quintessential Gambrel sparkles and shines: trendy colors, HWF, updates, & private location with well-tended yard. Welcoming living room hosts deep crown molding, FP and opens to family room lit by a ribbon of windows; formal DR with built-in, crown molding & chairrail; granite, stainless and cherry kitchen with pantry and 1/2 bath. Three BRs w/ample closets plus renovated full bath with radiant heat floor, subway tile. Flat backyard, walk-up attic, bonus LL office. Steps to downtown & train.
MLS PIN #70138003
Mar 10, 2005
Sold
$393,000
$242/sq ft
Feb 4, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jan 22, 2005
Listed
$389,900
$240/sq ft
A beautiful new Kit with oak floor, cherry cabinets, stainless appliances and granite counters are just the first features you see as you arrive in this ideal Col. A FP LR with natural wood and a beamed ceiling open into a first floor den and a DR with chair rail and charming china closet. A half bath is just off the Kit. Walk-up attic for great storage. The lower level has laundry connections, ( 100 AMP CB ) newer steam boiler. Cozy fenced, rear yard. Walk to downtown & shops.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,405 (+3.1%)
$387,700 + $360,300
$748,000
2024
$7,179 (+3.7%)
$362,700 + $360,300
$723,000
2023
$6,924 (+2.3%)
$337,600 + $326,900
$664,500
2022
$6,771 (+2.4%)
$325,100 + $315,500
$640,600
2021
$6,612 (+3.4%)
$312,600 + $291,200
$603,800
2020
$6,396 (+8.9%)
$287,600 + $291,200
$578,800
2019
$5,875 (+4.4%)
$275,100 + $268,400
$543,500
2018
$5,626 (+3.9%)
$228,200 + $268,400
$496,600
2017
$5,413 (+11.4%)
$218,800 + $239,900
$458,700
2016
$4,857 (−2.9%)
$193,800 + $200,100
$393,900
2015
$5,004 (+1.7%)
$193,800 + $192,300
$386,100
2014
$4,920 (+3.0%)
$178,200 + $192,300
$370,500
2013
$4,777 (+2.1%)
$178,200 + $188,400
$366,600
2012
$4,678 (+10.2%)
$178,200 + $188,400
$366,600
2011
$4,245 (+5.6%)
$178,200 + $162,500
$340,700
2010
$4,018 (+4.3%)
$178,200 + $154,700
$332,900
2009
$3,853
$184,500 + $154,700
$339,200
Tax history for 35 Leonard Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,405 (+3.1%)
$387,700 + $360,300
$748,000
2024
$7,179 (+3.7%)
$362,700 + $360,300
$723,000
2023
$6,924 (+2.3%)
$337,600 + $326,900
$664,500
2022
$6,771 (+2.4%)
$325,100 + $315,500
$640,600
2021
$6,612 (+3.4%)
$312,600 + $291,200
$603,800
2020
$6,396 (+8.9%)
$287,600 + $291,200
$578,800
2019
$5,875 (+4.4%)
$275,100 + $268,400
$543,500
2018
$5,626 (+3.9%)
$228,200 + $268,400
$496,600
2017
$5,413 (+11.4%)
$218,800 + $239,900
$458,700
2016
$4,857 (−2.9%)
$193,800 + $200,100
$393,900
2015
$5,004 (+1.7%)
$193,800 + $192,300
$386,100
2014
$4,920 (+3.0%)
$178,200 + $192,300
$370,500
2013
$4,777 (+2.1%)
$178,200 + $188,400
$366,600
2012
$4,678 (+10.2%)
$178,200 + $188,400
$366,600
2011
$4,245 (+5.6%)
$178,200 + $162,500
$340,700
2010
$4,018 (+4.3%)
$178,200 + $154,700
$332,900
2009
$3,853
$184,500 + $154,700
$339,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,622
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3778236S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 160
Length: 16
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 72
Length: 9
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled,Wainscoting
Interior Features: Exercise Room, Sun Room, Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,622
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,856.79
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Main St to East Foster to Leonard Rd. Leonard Rd is a one way street.
UnparsedAddress: 35 Leonard Road, Melrose MA 02176
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,622
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3778236S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Tv's And Wall Mounts And Stained Glass Window On 2nd Floor Landing.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Lincoln Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Melrose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Melrose High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 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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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
$907,000 – $1.10M
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