Location and Curb Appeal! Stately Col sits handsomely on lovely lot - nice yd, gar & is loaded with classic details that abound in Horace Mann neigh. Distinguished by the exterior quoining, the charm of this home is found in the gleaming HWF, keystone doorway arches, fp & lovely mantel, Fr drs and beautiful divided light wndws. Note the crown moldings, corner CC, accent moldings, floor-to-ceiling wndws, chair rail & gas cooking. Refreshed EIK. New bath, sys. updates. Lovely screened porch.
Single-familyProperty Type
1932Year Built
6,085 sq ftLot Size
$614Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Alison Socha Group• RE/MAX Heritage, LLC
Bought with Brenda Cahoon• EXIT Premier Real Estate
EXCEPTIONAL KENNISTON-BUILT HORACE MANN COLONIAL ON MOST DESIRED STREET. FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM, KEYSTONE ARCHES, BOOKCASES, 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY, SCREENED PORCH, CHARMING FENCED YARD. WALK TO BUS, TRAIN, SCHOOLS.
MLS PIN #50482882
Oct 15, 1997
Sold
$239,000
$149/sq ft
Sep 15, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Sep 7, 1997
Listed
$238,000
$149/sq ft
EXCEPTIONAL KENNISTON-BUILT HORACE MANN COLONIAL ON MOST DESIRED STREET. FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM, BUILT-IN BOOKCASES, SCREENED PORCH, CHARMING FENCED YARD. WALK TO BUS, TRAIN, SCHOOLS. COMMON DRIVE. MAY HAVE LEAD PAINT, ASBESTOS ON
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,910 (+1.3%)
$454,300 + $344,700
$799,000
2024
$7,805 (+0.9%)
$441,300 + $344,700
$786,000
2023
$7,738 (+5.8%)
$428,300 + $314,300
$742,600
2022
$7,315 (+2.8%)
$389,400 + $302,700
$692,100
2021
$7,119 (−5.0%)
$363,400 + $286,700
$650,100
2020
$7,497 (+12.8%)
$363,400 + $315,100
$678,500
2019
$6,649 (+3.0%)
$324,500 + $290,600
$615,100
2018
$6,455 (+0.5%)
$279,100 + $290,600
$569,700
2017
$6,424 (−0.8%)
$259,600 + $284,800
$544,400
2016
$6,473 (+6.4%)
$259,600 + $265,400
$525,000
2015
$6,086 (+3.3%)
$246,600 + $223,000
$469,600
2014
$5,892 (+1.8%)
$220,700 + $223,000
$443,700
2013
$5,787 (+4.1%)
$220,700 + $223,400
$444,100
2012
$5,558 (+2.4%)
$212,200 + $223,400
$435,600
2011
$5,428 (+5.9%)
$212,200 + $223,400
$435,600
2010
$5,126 (+3.1%)
$212,200 + $212,500
$424,700
2009
$4,972
$225,200 + $212,500
$437,700
Tax history for 70 Lovell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,910 (+1.3%)
$454,300 + $344,700
$799,000
2024
$7,805 (+0.9%)
$441,300 + $344,700
$786,000
2023
$7,738 (+5.8%)
$428,300 + $314,300
$742,600
2022
$7,315 (+2.8%)
$389,400 + $302,700
$692,100
2021
$7,119 (−5.0%)
$363,400 + $286,700
$650,100
2020
$7,497 (+12.8%)
$363,400 + $315,100
$678,500
2019
$6,649 (+3.0%)
$324,500 + $290,600
$615,100
2018
$6,455 (+0.5%)
$279,100 + $290,600
$569,700
2017
$6,424 (−0.8%)
$259,600 + $284,800
$544,400
2016
$6,473 (+6.4%)
$259,600 + $265,400
$525,000
2015
$6,086 (+3.3%)
$246,600 + $223,000
$469,600
2014
$5,892 (+1.8%)
$220,700 + $223,000
$443,700
2013
$5,787 (+4.1%)
$220,700 + $223,400
$444,100
2012
$5,558 (+2.4%)
$212,200 + $223,400
$435,600
2011
$5,428 (+5.9%)
$212,200 + $223,400
$435,600
2010
$5,126 (+3.1%)
$212,200 + $212,500
$424,700
2009
$4,972
$225,200 + $212,500
$437,700
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,600
Year built
1932
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2749222S
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: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Living Room Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Office Room Information
Area: 36
Length: 6
Width: 6
Level: Second
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Office, Sun Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,600
Foundation Area: 784
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Yellow
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,809
Tax Year: 2008
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Location
HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required
Location Information
Directions: Main or Damon to Lovell,home is situated on the north side of the street
UnparsedAddress: 70 Lovell 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
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,600
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2749222S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion Form.
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 • 0.8mi
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
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
59% 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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Estimated sale price
$934,000 – $1.13M
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