OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2017 for $780K

$1,206,038

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,414/mo

•

2,639

sq ft

42 Dexter Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

About this home

Freshly painted exterior will greet you on this gorgeous Center Entrance Colonial built in 1987. Great layout provides you with all that you need for comfortable convenient everyday living as well as being perfect for entertaining. Cook for 2 to 25 in the well-appointed kitchen with upgraded Granite countertop. Eat your breakfast at the peninsular or move to the adjascent three-season porch. Entertain in the formal dining room and fire placed living room. Relax and watch TV in the basement family room, or walk out to the level back yard and patio from the slider on the lower level. Keep up with your work in the Home office or den. Large master suite has Skylights, custom dressing area, dual closets and Bathroom with Jacuzzi tub. Two other large bedrooms with generous closets and a large full bath complete the second floor. Enjoy all this in a convenient location which is close to all major roads and public transportation.

Single-familyProperty Type

1987Year Built

0.35 acresLot Size

$457Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Michael O'Keefe • Keller Williams Realty

Bought with Rob Viola • Brad Hutchinson Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72168720

Redfin Estimate

$1,206,038

$426K since sold in July 2017$27K since August

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This home's estimate is 20.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.00M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,190,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,399 sq ft
25 Dexter Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD FEB 10, 2026
$925,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,457 sq ft
27 Temple St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$910,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,940 sq ft
19 Lebanon, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$855,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,872 sq ft
14 Rockwood St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$1,090,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,883 sq ft
2 Swains Pond Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD MAR 24, 2026
$1,052,500
F
3 beds2 baths2,012 sq ft
187 Laurel St, 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

Recently sold homes

101

24 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Dexter Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,727 (+3.2%)

$465,100 + $416,400

$881,500

2024

$8,455 (+3.3%)

$435,100 + $416,400

$851,500

2023

$8,181 (+2.3%)

$405,100 + $380,000

$785,100

2022

$7,999

$390,100 + $366,700

$756,800

2021

$7,994 (+3.3%)

$375,100 + $354,900

$730,000

2020

$7,739 (+8.8%)

$345,100 + $355,300

$700,400

2019

$7,112 (+4.3%)

$330,100 + $327,800

$657,900

2018

$6,817 (+1.8%)

$273,900 + $327,800

$601,700

2017

$6,698 (+1.8%)

$262,600 + $305,000

$567,600

2016

$6,581 (+3.6%)

$232,600 + $301,100

$533,700

2015

$6,354 (+1.5%)

$232,600 + $257,700

$490,300

2014

$6,263 (+1.6%)

$213,900 + $257,700

$471,600

2013

$6,167 (+2.1%)

$213,900 + $259,400

$473,300

2012

$6,039 (+2.4%)

$213,900 + $259,400

$473,300

2011

$5,897 (+2.9%)

$213,900 + $259,400

$473,300

2010

$5,732 (+4.6%)

$213,900 + $261,000

$474,900

2009

$5,480

$221,400 + $261,000

$482,400

Tax history for 42 Dexter Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,727 (+3.2%)

$465,100 + $416,400

$881,500

2024

$8,455 (+3.3%)

$435,100 + $416,400

$851,500

2023

$8,181 (+2.3%)

$405,100 + $380,000

$785,100

2022

$7,999

$390,100 + $366,700

$756,800

2021

$7,994 (+3.3%)

$375,100 + $354,900

$730,000

2020

$7,739 (+8.8%)

$345,100 + $355,300

$700,400

2019

$7,112 (+4.3%)

$330,100 + $327,800

$657,900

2018

$6,817 (+1.8%)

$273,900 + $327,800

$601,700

2017

$6,698 (+1.8%)

$262,600 + $305,000

$567,600

2016

$6,581 (+3.6%)

$232,600 + $301,100

$533,700

2015

$6,354 (+1.5%)

$232,600 + $257,700

$490,300

2014

$6,263 (+1.6%)

$213,900 + $257,700

$471,600

2013

$6,167 (+2.1%)

$213,900 + $259,400

$473,300

2012

$6,039 (+2.4%)

$213,900 + $259,400

$473,300

2011

$5,897 (+2.9%)

$213,900 + $259,400

$473,300

2010

$5,732 (+4.6%)

$213,900 + $261,000

$474,900

2009

$5,480

$221,400 + $261,000

$482,400

*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

15,245

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,639

Year built

1987

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2058366S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 27, 2019.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Closet - Linen,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Dressing Room

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 30
Length: 5
Width: 6
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 56
Length: 8
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Attic Access,Double Vanity

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 45
Length: 5
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub

Living Room Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 324
Length: 27
Width: 12
Level: Basement
Features: Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Area: 288
Length: 24
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Dining Area,Balcony - Interior,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Slider,Peninsula

Office Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 5X5
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Home Office, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,639
Foundation Area: 1,008
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio, Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Fenced Yard

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
Frontage Length: 100
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,581
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

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

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Grove street to Swains Pond Road to Dexter.
UnparsedAddress: 42 Dexter Road, Melrose MA 02176

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,639
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2058366S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Oct 27, 2019

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
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

$1.15M – $1.39M

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Home values near 42 Dexter Rd

Data from public records.

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

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

Address	Redfin Estimate
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39 Dexter Rd, Melrose, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1999 Sq. Ft.	$936,955

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