OFF MARKET

Off Market Jan 2016 for $849K

$1,518,596

•

3,186

sq ft

48 Garfield Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

About this home

Yes, that house. Might be fair to call it the “It Home” - Folks have been leaving notes in the door of this 1920 Patten-built home for years in hopes that it might be for sale. If you are in search of a stately and very handsome home on one of the premier streets on the Upper East Side, this will call your name. Meticulously cared for by the couple who purchased it in 1966 and raised their family within its majestic walls. Potential buyers will most likely want to polish this treasure top to bottom; budget accordingly. Kitchen and baths are dated, but the glorious windows, woodwork, moldings, built-ins and hardwood floors are timelessly elegant. It has all the desirable trade up qualities a home of this stature needs. Master bedroom suite, 2-c garage, sunroom, five bedrooms, 2 full and one half bath, finished basement, large formal dining room, side screen porch and romantic fireplaced living room. This kind of impressive home in an A+ location doesn’t come along often. Carpe Diem.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$477Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Alison Socha Group • RE/MAX Leading Edge

Bought with Jill Leeman • Century 21 Sexton & Donohue

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71937580

Redfin Estimate

$1,518,596

$669K since sold in January 2016$6,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 3% higher than the average sale price ($1.47M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$1,775,000
A
5 beds2.5 baths2,547 sq ft
72 Stratford Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,255,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,600 sq ft
26 Garfield Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD FEB 24, 2026
$970,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,439 sq ft
109 Linden Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$1,600,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,709 sq ft
36 Lake Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,825,000
E
5 beds2.5 baths3,960 sq ft
34 Russett Ln, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$1,420,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,206 sq ft
128 Rowe St, Melrose, MA 02176

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Market trends in 02176, MA

Last updated July 2026

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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 48 Garfield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,504 (−0.3%)

$538,900 + $522,100

$1,061,000

2024

$10,536 (+5.9%)

$538,900 + $522,100

$1,061,000

2023

$9,948 (+3.5%)

$480,600 + $474,100

$954,700

2022

$9,612 (+5.6%)

$451,500 + $457,900

$909,400

2021

$9,104 (−0.9%)

$407,800 + $423,600

$831,400

2020

$9,187 (+11.9%)

$407,800 + $423,600

$831,400

2019

$8,210 (−0.2%)

$368,500 + $391,000

$759,500

2018

$8,226 (+5.0%)

$335,000 + $391,000

$726,000

2017

$7,832 (+1.7%)

$320,400 + $343,300

$663,700

2016

$7,703 (+4.9%)

$305,900 + $318,800

$624,700

2015

$7,344 (+0.2%)

$291,300 + $275,400

$566,700

2014

$7,332 (+1.9%)

$276,700 + $275,400

$552,100

2013

$7,194 (+2.1%)

$276,700 + $275,400

$552,100

2012

$7,045 (+2.4%)

$276,700 + $275,400

$552,100

2011

$6,879 (+3.7%)

$276,700 + $275,400

$552,100

2010

$6,631 (+6.2%)

$276,700 + $272,700

$549,400

2009

$6,241

$276,700 + $272,700

$549,400

Tax history for 48 Garfield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,504 (−0.3%)

$538,900 + $522,100

$1,061,000

2024

$10,536 (+5.9%)

$538,900 + $522,100

$1,061,000

2023

$9,948 (+3.5%)

$480,600 + $474,100

$954,700

2022

$9,612 (+5.6%)

$451,500 + $457,900

$909,400

2021

$9,104 (−0.9%)

$407,800 + $423,600

$831,400

2020

$9,187 (+11.9%)

$407,800 + $423,600

$831,400

2019

$8,210 (−0.2%)

$368,500 + $391,000

$759,500

2018

$8,226 (+5.0%)

$335,000 + $391,000

$726,000

2017

$7,832 (+1.7%)

$320,400 + $343,300

$663,700

2016

$7,703 (+4.9%)

$305,900 + $318,800

$624,700

2015

$7,344 (+0.2%)

$291,300 + $275,400

$566,700

2014

$7,332 (+1.9%)

$276,700 + $275,400

$552,100

2013

$7,194 (+2.1%)

$276,700 + $275,400

$552,100

2012

$7,045 (+2.4%)

$276,700 + $275,400

$552,100

2011

$6,879 (+3.7%)

$276,700 + $275,400

$552,100

2010

$6,631 (+6.2%)

$276,700 + $272,700

$549,400

2009

$6,241

$276,700 + $272,700

$549,400

*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

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,186

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2679424S

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 325
Length: 25
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting

Family Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 230
Length: 23
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Pantry

Office Room Information
Area: 80
Length: 10
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Concrete, Hardwood, Other, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,186
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle, Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,344.43
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Knob & Tube Wiring, Other (See Remarks)

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Upham-Stratford-East Emerson-GarfieldStratford, house on left; Porter to Garfield, house on right.
UnparsedAddress: 48 Garfield 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, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,186
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2679424S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion Sheet.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winthrop Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Melrose Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

6/10

Melrose High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

62% 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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Historical weather

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 U.S. average for solar exposure.

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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$1.44M – $1.75M

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Data from public records.

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