Newly Listed! This long time family owned classic Cape home is just waiting for the new owner to move in and make it their own! Customize the floor plan to meet your needs. One of the first floor bedrooms could easily be converted to a dining room, office or TV room. Some of the features include hardwood floors throughout, updated heating, improved walkways, bright and sunny rooms and a level yard with a deck for outside fun and summer barbecues! This home is invaluable to the commuter with easy access to the Oak Grove T-station and the Commuter Rail. You will enjoy close proximity to schools, the Pine Bank Park and trendy downtown Melrose. This is a great opportunity to get an affordable home in the Melrose community! Don't miss out!
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
6,027 sq ftLot Size
$718Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Patricia Fitzgerald• Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Steam, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Main Street to Sylvan to Derby (on the corner of Sylvan and Derby).
UnparsedAddress: 55 Derby Road, Melrose MA 02176
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1657168S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Lincoln Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Melrose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Melrose High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance 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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
59% 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
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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.
9.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$688,000 – $833,000
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