This picturesque dormered Cape has been thoughtfully renovated to offer three levels of living space with no expense spared! Gourmet, HGTV-quality kitchen boasts beautiful Quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, tons of storage, and breakfast bar. Sunny living room features fireplace & bay windows w/plantation shutters. Main level is complete with full bath, spacious mudroom w/laundry, and large bedroom/office perfect for WFH. Attached 1.5-car garage. Upstairs features 2 bedrooms and shared full bath w/ double vanity. Hardwood floors throughout! Finished basement (2020) offers gym and wide-open versatile space w/ brick fireplace for an extra living room, office area, playroom -- the possibilities are endless! Fenced backyard with deck overlooking the paver patio and children’s playset (2019). Ductless mini-split A/C (2019), high-efficiency boiler, and ample storage throughout the home. There truly is nothing left to do but move in!
Looking for Efficiency in a home? Then check out this 3 BRM 1.75 Bath EXPANDED CAPE in the Horace Mann area w easy commuting access to Rte.1 & Rte.93. Upon entering this home, you feel like you are in a colonial w a center staircase & large Living Rm w fireplace. To the left is a charming Dining Rm w a built in hutch. For today’s active lifestyle the attached OVERSIZED Laundry/Mud Rm is adjacent to the garage. The lg 1st floor BRM is tucked away perfectly for a guest. The 1st floor enjoys Newer Windows, A/C, HW floors, dental crown molding, updated 3/4 bath & a eat-in-kitchen. The 2nd floor has 2 lg sized BRMs, HW floors, A/C, & a NEW BathRm w double sinks. The private fenced in yard w a young deck & new patio area is ideal for functions.The very large Lower Level enjoys a heat zone & a brick fireplace. If you are looking for a home where QUALITY & SPACE matter, this home must be on your list. Move in knowing the important items have been taken care of. Review the loaded update list!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,694 (+2.8%)
$464,700 + $413,500
$878,200
2024
$8,455 (+8.4%)
$451,400 + $400,100
$851,500
2023
$7,801 (+5.5%)
$438,100 + $310,600
$748,700
2022
$7,391 (+11.8%)
$398,300 + $300,900
$699,200
2021
$6,611 (−0.9%)
$371,700 + $232,000
$603,700
2020
$6,672 (+14.4%)
$371,700 + $232,100
$603,800
2019
$5,831 (+4.4%)
$331,900 + $207,500
$539,400
2018
$5,585 (+4.5%)
$285,400 + $207,500
$492,900
2017
$5,343 (−2.3%)
$265,500 + $187,300
$452,800
2016
$5,468 (+1.6%)
$265,500 + $178,000
$443,500
2015
$5,384 (+4.2%)
$252,200 + $163,200
$415,400
2014
$5,165 (+1.1%)
$225,700 + $163,200
$388,900
2013
$5,110 (+4.4%)
$225,700 + $166,500
$392,200
2012
$4,895 (+2.4%)
$217,100 + $166,500
$383,600
2011
$4,780 (+2.7%)
$217,100 + $166,500
$383,600
2010
$4,653 (+2.7%)
$217,100 + $168,400
$385,500
2009
$4,529
$230,300 + $168,400
$398,700
Tax history for 5 Stowecroft Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,694 (+2.8%)
$464,700 + $413,500
$878,200
2024
$8,455 (+8.4%)
$451,400 + $400,100
$851,500
2023
$7,801 (+5.5%)
$438,100 + $310,600
$748,700
2022
$7,391 (+11.8%)
$398,300 + $300,900
$699,200
2021
$6,611 (−0.9%)
$371,700 + $232,000
$603,700
2020
$6,672 (+14.4%)
$371,700 + $232,100
$603,800
2019
$5,831 (+4.4%)
$331,900 + $207,500
$539,400
2018
$5,585 (+4.5%)
$285,400 + $207,500
$492,900
2017
$5,343 (−2.3%)
$265,500 + $187,300
$452,800
2016
$5,468 (+1.6%)
$265,500 + $178,000
$443,500
2015
$5,384 (+4.2%)
$252,200 + $163,200
$415,400
2014
$5,165 (+1.1%)
$225,700 + $163,200
$388,900
2013
$5,110 (+4.4%)
$225,700 + $166,500
$392,200
2012
$4,895 (+2.4%)
$217,100 + $166,500
$383,600
2011
$4,780 (+2.7%)
$217,100 + $166,500
$383,600
2010
$4,653 (+2.7%)
$217,100 + $168,400
$385,500
2009
$4,529
$230,300 + $168,400
$398,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,519
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2998093S
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: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
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: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Ductless, Other
Location
Location Information
Directions: Lynn Fells Parkway to Stowecroft
UnparsedAddress: 5 Stowecroft Rd, Melrose MA 02176
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,519
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2998093S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
Exclusions: Refrigerator, Washer And Dryer Negotiable Sellers May Take With Them.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Horace Mann Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Melrose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Melrose High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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
60% 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
$1.04M – $1.26M
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