Surprisingly spacious oversize Cape Cod style residence with a Brick exterior in the heart of arguably one the premier neighborhoods in the Country Club/Upper East Side! Boasting fabulous curb appeal and set on a 10K+ sq. ft. lot offering commanding views of the surrounding neighborhood this beauty will feel like home the minute you enter. A fireplace w/a handsome wood mantle is the center piece of the LR that offers ample space for entertaining and the adjacent four season heated sunroom is surrounded by a ribbon of windows and is a cozy spot to curl up with a good book. The formal DR includes a corner cabinet and multi pane windows. Enjoy your morning coffee in the updated eat-in KIT w/granite counter tops, SS sink & pretty white cabinets. The office/den features lots of built-ins. Four corner BED's and an updated bath w/double sinks completes the second level. The LL has a FR, laundry & access to the two car garage under. Meticulously landscaped lot w/in-ground sprinkler system.
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Cable Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Recessed Lighting, Closet, Home Office, Sun Room, Foyer, Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,432
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Brick
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,615
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Corner of Sherwood Road and Orchard Lane
UnparsedAddress: 37 Sherwood Road, Melrose MA 02176
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,264
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 161878S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Winthrop Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Melrose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Melrose High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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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
$1.19M – $1.44M
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