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Off Market Oct 2013 for $687K

$1,496,512

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,944/mo

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2,658

sq ft

40 Apthorp Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

About this home

Beautiful Italian Renaissance majestically set on over a half acre of land in the heart of the desirable Melrose Highlands! This home was designed and built by noted architect George Glover for his family in 1911 and is a serene and peaceful oasis. If you desire privacy yet need access to transportation and highways then this will be the place to call home! Note the custom built front door and lovely vestibule which leads you into a spacious foyer. Garden doors frame the fireplace in the living room and provide a wonderful view of the yard. If you like to entertain then you will surely appreciate the formal dining room with fireplace, wainscoting, bay window and adjacent pantry with floor to ceiling cabinets and the same fine granite countertops as in the kitchen. The oversize windows bathe the interior with natural light and offer wonderful views. This spacious home has room for the extended family or an au pair suite and includes two driveways. A must see.

Single-familyProperty Type

1911Year Built

0.65 acresLot Size

$563Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Lisa Howitt • Century 21 Sexton & Donohue

Bought with Terri Maffeo • Bean Group

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•Source:MLS PIN #71573353

Redfin Estimate

$1,496,512

$810K since sold in October 2013$6,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 15.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.29M) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
6 beds2.5 baths3,070 sq ft
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SOLD MAR 9, 2026
$1,100,000
C
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D
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E
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SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$750,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,466 sq ft
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Market trends in 02176, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

108.5%

+1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$941K

$43K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 40 Apthorp Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71573353

Oct 17, 2013

Sold

$687,000

$258/sq ft

Aug 29, 2013

Contingent

—

Aug 22, 2013

Listed

$685,000

$258/sq ft

MLS PIN #71078870

Aug 27, 2010

Sold

$623,000

$234/sq ft

Jun 22, 2010

Contingent

—

Jun 4, 2010

Price Changed

$649,900

$245/sq ft

May 11, 2010

Listed

$689,900

$260/sq ft

Beautiful Italian Renaissance home built in 1911 by owner’s architect grandfather, this home has not only quality but rare privacy on over 28000+ sq. ft. in the Highlands w/views of Boston skyline. Custom front entrance lovingly restored in '07. DR has FP, wainscoting and bay window. Lovely vestibule w/French door opening to a spacious front hall, front to back LR with French garden doors flanking an oversized FP, new ww dwnstrs, updated kitchen. Many options for extended family. Walk to train.

Public Records

Nov 17, 1989

Sold

$280,000

$105/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,504 (+2.2%)

$516,800 + $645,200

$1,162,000

2024

$11,260 (+3.3%)

$501,800 + $632,100

$1,133,900

2023

$10,899 (+0.5%)

$456,200 + $589,800

$1,046,000

2022

$10,847 (+4.5%)

$456,200 + $570,000

$1,026,200

2021

$10,375 (+4.1%)

$426,200 + $521,300

$947,500

2020

$9,970 (+12.3%)

$381,200 + $521,100

$902,300

2019

$8,876 (−0.8%)

$352,700 + $468,400

$821,100

2018

$8,946 (+3.6%)

$321,200 + $468,400

$789,600

2017

$8,639 (+4.3%)

$306,200 + $425,900

$732,100

2016

$8,285 (+6.4%)

$298,700 + $373,200

$671,900

2015

$7,790 (+2.7%)

$261,200 + $339,900

$601,100

2014

$7,584 (+3.7%)

$231,200 + $339,900

$571,100

2013

$7,311 (+0.8%)

$231,200 + $329,900

$561,100

2012

$7,255 (+2.4%)

$238,700 + $329,900

$568,600

2011

$7,085 (+23.7%)

$238,700 + $329,900

$568,600

2010

$5,727 (+0.7%)

$207,100 + $267,400

$474,500

2009

$5,687

$220,600 + $280,000

$500,600

Tax history for 40 Apthorp Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,504 (+2.2%)

$516,800 + $645,200

$1,162,000

2024

$11,260 (+3.3%)

$501,800 + $632,100

$1,133,900

2023

$10,899 (+0.5%)

$456,200 + $589,800

$1,046,000

2022

$10,847 (+4.5%)

$456,200 + $570,000

$1,026,200

2021

$10,375 (+4.1%)

$426,200 + $521,300

$947,500

2020

$9,970 (+12.3%)

$381,200 + $521,100

$902,300

2019

$8,876 (−0.8%)

$352,700 + $468,400

$821,100

2018

$8,946 (+3.6%)

$321,200 + $468,400

$789,600

2017

$8,639 (+4.3%)

$306,200 + $425,900

$732,100

2016

$8,285 (+6.4%)

$298,700 + $373,200

$671,900

2015

$7,790 (+2.7%)

$261,200 + $339,900

$601,100

2014

$7,584 (+3.7%)

$231,200 + $339,900

$571,100

2013

$7,311 (+0.8%)

$231,200 + $329,900

$561,100

2012

$7,255 (+2.4%)

$238,700 + $329,900

$568,600

2011

$7,085 (+23.7%)

$238,700 + $329,900

$568,600

2010

$5,727 (+0.7%)

$207,100 + $267,400

$474,500

2009

$5,687

$220,600 + $280,000

$500,600

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.65 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,697

Year built

1911

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2650838S

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: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 255
Length: 17
Width: 15
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 350
Length: 25
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: French Doors

Dining Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Laminate,Flooring - Wood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access

Basement Information
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Laminate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,658
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Grey

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.65
Lot Features: Easements
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Dead End

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,311
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Franklin Street to Woodland Road to Clifton Park. Apthorp Road is the first right turn.
UnparsedAddress: 40 Apthorp 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: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,697
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1911
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2650838S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: See Lr
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Roosevelt Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Melrose Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

6/10

Melrose High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

Minor risk of being in a wildfire over next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 hot days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

Wind Factor

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Estimated sale price

$1.42M – $1.72M

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Home values near 40 Apthorp Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Apthorp Road, Melrose, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3015 Sq. Ft.	$1,597,668
783 Franklin Street, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3012 Sq. Ft.	$1,413,040

Address	Redfin Estimate
31 Apthorp Road, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1580 Sq. Ft.	$1,027,271
751 Franklin Street, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$953,037

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Apthorp Road, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1998 Sq. Ft.	$1,101,155
721 Franklin Street, Melrose, MA 8 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4006 Sq. Ft.	$1,158,646

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