Off Market Apr 1997 for $280K

$1,259,751

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,551/mo

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2,631

sq ft

38 Dexter Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1989Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$479Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by John Bulman • Brad Hutchinson Real Estate

Bought with Philip Kukura • Marie T. Wood REALTORS®

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•Source:MLS PIN #30144691

Redfin Estimate

$1,259,751

$980K since sold in April 1997$19K since August

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This home's estimate is 3.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.22M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,190,000
A
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SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$1,350,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,560 sq ft
7 Berkeley St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,630,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,741 sq ft
16 Hillside Park, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,075,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,192 sq ft
43 Rivers Ln, Malden, MA 02148
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$960,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,500 sq ft
9 Tea Party Way, Malden, MA 02148
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$1,090,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,883 sq ft
2 Swains Pond Ave, Melrose, MA 02176

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Market trends in 02176, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

107.0%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$980K

$30K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 38 Dexter Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #30144691

Apr 18, 1997

Sold

$280,000

$106/sq ft

Feb 14, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Jan 27, 1997

Listed

$279,900

$106/sq ft

MLS PIN #11046151

Sep 29, 1993

Sold

$199,000

$76/sq ft

Aug 27, 1993

Listing Removed

—

Jul 26, 1993

Listed

$224,900

$85/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,571 (+3.3%)

$465,100 + $400,700

$865,800

2024

$8,299 (+3.6%)

$435,100 + $400,700

$835,800

2023

$8,014 (+2.3%)

$405,100 + $364,000

$769,100

2022

$7,830 (−1.1%)

$390,100 + $350,700

$740,800

2021

$7,921 (+3.3%)

$375,100 + $348,300

$723,400

2020

$7,665 (+8.9%)

$345,100 + $348,600

$693,700

2019

$7,036 (+4.4%)

$330,100 + $320,800

$650,900

2018

$6,738 (+1.9%)

$273,900 + $320,800

$594,700

2017

$6,612 (+4.7%)

$262,600 + $297,700

$560,300

2016

$6,313 (+2.8%)

$232,600 + $279,400

$512,000

2015

$6,144 (+1.6%)

$232,600 + $241,500

$474,100

2014

$6,048 (+0.7%)

$213,900 + $241,500

$455,400

2013

$6,004 (+2.1%)

$213,900 + $246,900

$460,800

2012

$5,880 (+2.4%)

$213,900 + $246,900

$460,800

2011

$5,742 (+2.3%)

$213,900 + $246,900

$460,800

2010

$5,614 (+4.6%)

$213,900 + $251,200

$465,100

2009

$5,369

$221,400 + $251,200

$472,600

Tax history for 38 Dexter Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,571 (+3.3%)

$465,100 + $400,700

$865,800

2024

$8,299 (+3.6%)

$435,100 + $400,700

$835,800

2023

$8,014 (+2.3%)

$405,100 + $364,000

$769,100

2022

$7,830 (−1.1%)

$390,100 + $350,700

$740,800

2021

$7,921 (+3.3%)

$375,100 + $348,300

$723,400

2020

$7,665 (+8.9%)

$345,100 + $348,600

$693,700

2019

$7,036 (+4.4%)

$330,100 + $320,800

$650,900

2018

$6,738 (+1.9%)

$273,900 + $320,800

$594,700

2017

$6,612 (+4.7%)

$262,600 + $297,700

$560,300

2016

$6,313 (+2.8%)

$232,600 + $279,400

$512,000

2015

$6,144 (+1.6%)

$232,600 + $241,500

$474,100

2014

$6,048 (+0.7%)

$213,900 + $241,500

$455,400

2013

$6,004 (+2.1%)

$213,900 + $246,900

$460,800

2012

$5,880 (+2.4%)

$213,900 + $246,900

$460,800

2011

$5,742 (+2.3%)

$213,900 + $246,900

$460,800

2010

$5,614 (+4.6%)

$213,900 + $251,200

$465,100

2009

$5,369

$221,400 + $251,200

$472,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,480

Year built

1989

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

871527S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Hot Tub / Spa

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 36
Length: 6
Width: 6
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 96
Length: 8
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 48
Length: 8
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 14
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area

Kitchen Information
Area: 225
Length: 15
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 03X06
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Dining Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,631
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: GRAY
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Lot Features: Wooded
Frontage Length: 106
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,077

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: SWAINS POND TO DEXTER ROAD
UnparsedAddress: 38 Dexter Road, Melrose MA 02176

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,480
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 871527S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: None
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hoover Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

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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

6 days above 96° expected this year, 12 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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Melrose, MA • 02176

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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

$1.20M – $1.45M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
56 Dexter Road, Melrose, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4745 Sq. Ft.	$2,668,050
47 Dexter Road, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2472 Sq. Ft.	$838,367

Address	Redfin Estimate
55 Dexter Road, Melrose, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2417 Sq. Ft.	$1,147,819
43 Dexter Road, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3871 Sq. Ft.	$1,105,511

Address	Redfin Estimate
51 Dexter Road, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2234 Sq. Ft.	$809,065
39 Dexter Road, Melrose, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1999 Sq. Ft.	$936,955

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