Welcome to your dream home in Melrose's Upper East Side! This stunning Colonial has been completely renovated with modern amenities and elegant touches. You will love the spacious and bright open kitchen, and dining room area, perfect for entertaining and family gatherings. Relax in the cozy fireplaced living room with charming original details. Enjoy the luxury of a large master suite with a walk-in closet and en-suite. Plenty of work-from-home office space, finished attic, and lower level work as extra bedrooms or living areas. This home also features central air conditioning, french drains, and a sunroom. Step outside to the oversized yard with lush landscaping, new trees, and a sprinkler system. This home is conveniently located near Bellevue Country Club and only 7 miles from Boston with easy access to public transportation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
8,455 sq ftLot Size
$546Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lesley Smith• Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Contractors Special... An opportunity like this is extremely hard to come by. Location... Location... Location....Over 2300 + sq./ft. of living area in this colonial on large level lot located just blocks from the entrance of Bellevue Country Club. This house needs to be gone though but it has it all. Large rooms, wood floors, walk up 3rd floor, large screened in porch. Great yard, 3 second floor bedrooms, Values of the Neighboring homes will justify the investment needed for this diamond in the rough. Offers due on or before 6 PM on Wednesday January 26th. Don't miss this one ! Seller reserves the right to accept an offer prior to the dead line. OPEN HOUSE SUN 12:00-1:30
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,829 (+34.7%)
$518,700 + $777,200
$1,295,900
2024
$9,525 (+13.4%)
$518,700 + $440,500
$959,200
2023
$8,403 (+3.8%)
$462,600 + $343,800
$806,400
2022
$8,093 (+4.5%)
$434,600 + $331,100
$765,700
2021
$7,745 (−0.9%)
$392,500 + $314,800
$707,300
2020
$7,817 (+12.3%)
$392,500 + $314,900
$707,400
2019
$6,963 (+0.4%)
$354,700 + $289,400
$644,100
2018
$6,932 (+3.0%)
$322,400 + $289,400
$611,800
2017
$6,728 (−0.6%)
$308,400 + $261,800
$570,200
2016
$6,769 (+1.3%)
$294,400 + $254,600
$549,000
2015
$6,683 (+0.3%)
$280,400 + $235,300
$515,700
2014
$6,661 (+4.9%)
$266,300 + $235,300
$501,600
2013
$6,352 (+2.1%)
$266,300 + $221,200
$487,500
2012
$6,221 (+2.4%)
$266,300 + $221,200
$487,500
2011
$6,074 (+3.1%)
$266,300 + $221,200
$487,500
2010
$5,890 (+6.2%)
$266,300 + $221,700
$488,000
2009
$5,544
$266,300 + $221,700
$488,000
Tax history for 61 Sheffield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,829 (+34.7%)
$518,700 + $777,200
$1,295,900
2024
$9,525 (+13.4%)
$518,700 + $440,500
$959,200
2023
$8,403 (+3.8%)
$462,600 + $343,800
$806,400
2022
$8,093 (+4.5%)
$434,600 + $331,100
$765,700
2021
$7,745 (−0.9%)
$392,500 + $314,800
$707,300
2020
$7,817 (+12.3%)
$392,500 + $314,900
$707,400
2019
$6,963 (+0.4%)
$354,700 + $289,400
$644,100
2018
$6,932 (+3.0%)
$322,400 + $289,400
$611,800
2017
$6,728 (−0.6%)
$308,400 + $261,800
$570,200
2016
$6,769 (+1.3%)
$294,400 + $254,600
$549,000
2015
$6,683 (+0.3%)
$280,400 + $235,300
$515,700
2014
$6,661 (+4.9%)
$266,300 + $235,300
$501,600
2013
$6,352 (+2.1%)
$266,300 + $221,200
$487,500
2012
$6,221 (+2.4%)
$266,300 + $221,200
$487,500
2011
$6,074 (+3.1%)
$266,300 + $221,200
$487,500
2010
$5,890 (+6.2%)
$266,300 + $221,700
$488,000
2009
$5,544
$266,300 + $221,700
$488,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,916
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
138573S
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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Third
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Living Room Information
Level: First
Family Room Information
Level: Basement
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Office Room Information
Level: Second
Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Brick
Interior Features: Home Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,023
Foundation Details: Block, Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Sprinkler System
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,403
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: off of Upham St or Porter St
UnparsedAddress: 61 Sheffield 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, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,916
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 138573S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Winthrop Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Melrose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Melrose High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
62% 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.
9.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.57M – $1.90M
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