Beautiful colonial completely renovated in 2014 features an open floorplan perfect for entertaining friends and family. The first floor consists of a large dining room, spacious sunken living room with an office area and half bath and an eat-in kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, island with breakfast bar and French doors that lead to the fenced in backyard. Upstairs you will find three large bedrooms with ample closet space including a master suite with a walk-in closet and private bath. Laundry is also located on the second floor. Other features include gas heating, central A/C and hardwood floors throughout. Ideally located on a one way street just steps to all of the shops, restaurants and public transportation options that downtown Melrose has to offer. First showings Saturday, October 20, 11:30AM to 1:00PM and Sunday October 21, 3:00PM to 4:30PM.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
3,581 sq ftLot Size
$531Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Anthony Bruno• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Shell Yu• Benoit Mizner Simon & Co. - Wellesley - Central St
Introducing 37 Leonard Road – a new home designed for the way we live today, featuring an incomparable layout, enduring finishes, energy efficiency and top ranked walkability. Built to last, this beautiful home will please every palate - open concept living areas, hardwood floors both upstairs and down, and three large bedrooms with ample closet space in each – simply unparalleled excellence throughout. Located just around the corner from the shops, restaurants and transportation options that downtown Melrose offers, you’ll enjoy coming home to the peaceful setting of your private back yard on a quiet side street. Bonus features include central air conditioning, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops making this sun drenched house the perfect place to call home!
MLS PIN #71577339
Dec 3, 2013
Sold
$280,000
$123/sq ft
Dec 2, 2013
Relisted
—
Dec 1, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Nov 3, 2013
Contingent
—
Oct 25, 2013
Price Changed
$299,900
$132/sq ft
Sep 28, 2013
Price Changed
$309,900
$136/sq ft
Sep 3, 2013
Listed
$324,900
$143/sq ft
+9
Great starter or retirement home close to downtown, the YMCA, churches, the bus line to Oak Grove and trendy shops and restaurants. This older Colonial has been freshly painted, has new wall to wall carpet, an enclosed porch which is great as a mud room or additional room in the warm weather, and leads to the living room with a decorative fire place and picture window, a small den or office, large eat-in kitchen, updated half bath and direct access to the yard. On the 2nd floor are 3 bedrooms, and a full bath. Front and back stairs are 3 years old with pressure treated wood. Newer furnace, hot water tank is 2 years old, The kitchen was painted recently, counters and appliances were updated about 4 years ago. Roof is 4 years old.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,907 (+3.6%)
$388,500 + $612,200
$1,000,700
2024
$9,564 (+2.5%)
$363,500 + $599,600
$963,100
2023
$9,334 (+2.2%)
$338,400 + $557,400
$895,800
2022
$9,137 (+2.6%)
$325,900 + $538,500
$864,400
2021
$8,906 (+2.2%)
$313,300 + $500,000
$813,300
2020
$8,712 (+9.3%)
$288,300 + $500,100
$788,400
2019
$7,970 (+1.9%)
$275,700 + $461,600
$737,300
2018
$7,821 (+3.7%)
$228,700 + $461,600
$690,300
2017
$7,543 (+11.9%)
$219,300 + $419,900
$639,200
2016
$6,740 (−1.1%)
$194,300 + $352,300
$546,600
2015
$6,812 (+62.5%)
$194,300 + $331,300
$525,600
2014
$4,192 (+2.5%)
$178,600 + $137,100
$315,700
2013
$4,089 (+2.1%)
$178,600 + $135,200
$313,800
2012
$4,004 (+2.4%)
$178,600 + $135,200
$313,800
2011
$3,910 (+5.1%)
$178,600 + $135,200
$313,800
2010
$3,720 (+4.1%)
$178,600 + $129,600
$308,200
2009
$3,573
$184,900 + $129,600
$314,500
Tax history for 37 Leonard Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,907 (+3.6%)
$388,500 + $612,200
$1,000,700
2024
$9,564 (+2.5%)
$363,500 + $599,600
$963,100
2023
$9,334 (+2.2%)
$338,400 + $557,400
$895,800
2022
$9,137 (+2.6%)
$325,900 + $538,500
$864,400
2021
$8,906 (+2.2%)
$313,300 + $500,000
$813,300
2020
$8,712 (+9.3%)
$288,300 + $500,100
$788,400
2019
$7,970 (+1.9%)
$275,700 + $461,600
$737,300
2018
$7,821 (+3.7%)
$228,700 + $461,600
$690,300
2017
$7,543 (+11.9%)
$219,300 + $419,900
$639,200
2016
$6,740 (−1.1%)
$194,300 + $352,300
$546,600
2015
$6,812 (+62.5%)
$194,300 + $331,300
$525,600
2014
$4,192 (+2.5%)
$178,600 + $137,100
$315,700
2013
$4,089 (+2.1%)
$178,600 + $135,200
$313,800
2012
$4,004 (+2.4%)
$178,600 + $135,200
$313,800
2011
$3,910 (+5.1%)
$178,600 + $135,200
$313,800
2010
$3,720 (+4.1%)
$178,600 + $129,600
$308,200
2009
$3,573
$184,900 + $129,600
$314,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: Main Street to E. Foster Street to Leonard Road.
UnparsedAddress: 37 Leonard Road, Melrose MA 02176
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,280
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3764446S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Lincoln Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 18-26% chance 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
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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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
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Estimated sale price
$1.15M – $1.39M
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