OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED DUE TO ACCEPTED OFFER! Beautiful oversized home on a quiet, tree-lined street near Melrose Common. This home sits high on a manicured level lot with plenty of curb appeal, including an idyllic enclosed front porch. Spacious living room with cozy fireplace opens to an elegant formal dining room. Bright & sunny eat-in kitchen features granite countertops, stainless appliances, and a bonus sitting area for effortless entertaining. Spectacular screened porch off kitchen leads to the expansive lawn and fenced yard with raised garden beds, mature plantings & perennials. Four generous bedrooms: two upstairs & two on the main level with a full bath on each floor. Oversized 1-car garage attached, plus 3 additional parking spots in the driveway. Peaceful neighborhood tucked into a serene setting near schools, shops, parks & highways. Make this your new style of living!
This is a beautiful Colonial house with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, fully renovated, has lots of storage space, lots of light. Very nice screened porch and a very private back yard. Kitchen you can cook your family dinners and finished basement for...
extra space. wonderful home in a great neighborhood.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Irina Burukhin
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 54 Highview Ave
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72717368
Oct 8, 2020
Sold
$717,500
$306/sq ft
Aug 28, 2020
Listed
$699,999
$299/sq ft
MLS PIN #71762928
Dec 9, 2014
Sold
$475,000
$203/sq ft
Nov 5, 2014
Contingent
—
Oct 29, 2014
Listed
$449,900
$192/sq ft
+7
Oversized bungalow featuring over 2000+ s.f of living area on 8000 + S.F. lot in much sought after Mount Hood area. Eat in kitchen has granite counter tops and newer stainless steel appliances. Large siting area (12x16) incorporated in kit. Living room with fireplace. Formal dining room with built in china cabinet. 2 bedrooms on first floor and a full bath. Second floor has two good size bedrooms and a full bath. Storage in eaves and built in drawers. 24 x 8 four season porch on front of house. Screened (16x 12) in porch/deck are off kitchen. Lower level family room with a 3/4 bath and a jog large enough for a small computer room. This home has a nice open floor plan. Hard wood floor through out. 16 x 32 above ground pool. Newer Buderis Heating system. Newer siding, roof and windows, This home is in great condition and a great neighborhood. Offers Due Tuesday at 5:00 PM
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,325 (+21.6%)
$488,900 + $324,100
$813,000
2025
$7,671 (+4.4%)
$461,000 + $313,800
$774,800
2024
$7,347 (−0.2%)
$433,000 + $306,900
$739,900
2023
$7,359
$419,100 + $287,100
$706,200
2022
$7,356 (+3.2%)
$419,100 + $276,800
$695,900
2021
$7,125 (+5.9%)
$391,100 + $259,600
$650,700
2020
$6,728 (+10.8%)
$349,200 + $259,700
$608,900
2019
$6,073 (+0.7%)
$322,700 + $239,100
$561,800
2018
$6,033 (+3.0%)
$293,400 + $239,100
$532,500
2017
$5,856 (+2.8%)
$279,400 + $216,900
$496,300
2016
$5,695 (+3.7%)
$272,400 + $189,500
$461,900
2015
$5,491 (+4.5%)
$244,500 + $179,200
$423,700
2014
$5,255 (+1.9%)
$216,500 + $179,200
$395,700
2013
$5,156 (+2.1%)
$216,500 + $179,200
$395,700
2012
$5,049 (+2.4%)
$216,500 + $179,200
$395,700
2011
$4,930 (+1.4%)
$216,500 + $179,200
$395,700
2010
$4,863 (+2.7%)
$222,100 + $180,800
$402,900
2009
$4,736
$236,100 + $180,800
$416,900
Tax history for 54 Highview Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,325 (+21.6%)
$488,900 + $324,100
$813,000
2025
$7,671 (+4.4%)
$461,000 + $313,800
$774,800
2024
$7,347 (−0.2%)
$433,000 + $306,900
$739,900
2023
$7,359
$419,100 + $287,100
$706,200
2022
$7,356 (+3.2%)
$419,100 + $276,800
$695,900
2021
$7,125 (+5.9%)
$391,100 + $259,600
$650,700
2020
$6,728 (+10.8%)
$349,200 + $259,700
$608,900
2019
$6,073 (+0.7%)
$322,700 + $239,100
$561,800
2018
$6,033 (+3.0%)
$293,400 + $239,100
$532,500
2017
$5,856 (+2.8%)
$279,400 + $216,900
$496,300
2016
$5,695 (+3.7%)
$272,400 + $189,500
$461,900
2015
$5,491 (+4.5%)
$244,500 + $179,200
$423,700
2014
$5,255 (+1.9%)
$216,500 + $179,200
$395,700
2013
$5,156 (+2.1%)
$216,500 + $179,200
$395,700
2012
$5,049 (+2.4%)
$216,500 + $179,200
$395,700
2011
$4,930 (+1.4%)
$216,500 + $179,200
$395,700
2010
$4,863 (+2.7%)
$222,100 + $180,800
$402,900
2009
$4,736
$236,100 + $180,800
$416,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard
Location
Location Information
Directions: Laurel St or Upham St. to Highview Ave
UnparsedAddress: 54 Highview Avenue, Melrose MA 02176
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,341
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2774154S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Dart Board On Screened Porch Is Excluded. Creative Playthings Playset In Backyard Is Negotiable
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Winthrop Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Melrose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Melrose High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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
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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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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Estimated sale price
$967,000 – $1.17M
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