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Off Market Jul 2025 for $1.7M

$1,755,010

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,450/mo

•

3,942

sq ft

78 Richardson Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

About this home

Welcome to this magnificent Victorian gem! This home masterfully blends timeless architectural charm with modern amenities, showcasing classic Victorian-era hallmarks. Step into the welcoming foyer featuring a stunning Chelsea tile fireplace, a graceful bridal staircase, and a striking stained-glass window that set the tone for the rest of the home. Pocket doors and oak paneled wainscoting lead to the light filled living room. The dining room is both sophisticated and inviting, with inlaid wood floors, soaring ceilings and expansive windows. The kitchen is perfect for both daily living and entertaining with granite counter tops, custom cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances. The massive sitting area on the 2nd floor leads to 4 generous sized bedrooms offering ample closet space, large windows and wood floors. The versatile 3rd floor can be used as a billiard room, office or an exquisite primary suite, w/a spa-like bath, soaking tub & shower stall. A must see!

Single-familyProperty Type

1891Year Built

8,573 sq ftLot Size

$445Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jennifer Duff • Brad Hutchinson Real Estate

Bought with Team Suzanne and Company • Compass

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73353695

Redfin Estimate

$1,755,010

$55K since sold in July 2025$34K since August

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This home's estimate is 35.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.29M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,665,000
A
5 beds3 baths3,078 sq ft
31 North Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$1,600,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,709 sq ft
36 Lake Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD OCT 30, 2025
$1,045,500
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,346 sq ft
66 Richardson Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$930,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths1,982 sq ft
6 Findlay St, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD MAR 9, 2026
$1,100,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,396 sq ft
132 Walton Park, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$1,420,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,206 sq ft
128 Rowe St, Melrose, MA 02176

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Market trends in 02176, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

106.9%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$960K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 78 Richardson Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73353695

Jul 1, 2025

Sold

$1,700,000

$431/sq ft

Apr 8, 2025

Contingent

—

Apr 2, 2025

Listed

$1,599,000

$406/sq ft

MLS PIN #70138408

Apr 27, 2005

Sold

$836,500

$212/sq ft

Mar 10, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Jan 23, 2005

Listed

$849,000

$215/sq ft

Magnificent victorian in desirable Highlands.Stately foyer with Chelsea tile fireplace, bridal staircase and impressive stained glass. Dining room has handsome inlaid wood floors. Double parlor with crown mouldings, pocket doors and another ornate working fireplace. Kitchen is newly remodeled with handsome cabinets, granite counters. Four grand bedrooms and new bath on second floor. Top floor boasts a spa bath and expansive game room . This special home awaits the buyer who wants only the best.

MLS PIN #30313087

Jun 28, 1999

Sold

$485,000

$123/sq ft

May 24, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Apr 22, 1999

Listed

$485,000

$123/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 1, 1995

Sold

$258,500

$66/sq ft

MLS PIN #30069692

Oct 31, 1995

Sold

$265,000

$67/sq ft

Sep 20, 1995

Listing Removed

—

Aug 1, 1995

Listed

$269,900

$68/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,394 (+26.7%)

$519,300 + $997,200

$1,516,500

2025

$13,729 (−0.3%)

$519,300 + $867,500

$1,386,800

2024

$13,771 (+5.6%)

$519,300 + $867,500

$1,386,800

2023

$13,039 (+3.2%)

$463,200 + $788,100

$1,251,300

2022

$12,634 (+4.7%)

$435,100 + $760,200

$1,195,300

2021

$12,072 (−1.0%)

$393,000 + $709,500

$1,102,500

2020

$12,190 (+11.7%)

$393,000 + $710,200

$1,103,200

2019

$10,914 (−1.4%)

$355,100 + $654,500

$1,009,600

2018

$11,073 (+2.3%)

$322,800 + $654,500

$977,300

2017

$10,819 (+2.0%)

$308,800 + $608,100

$916,900

2016

$10,603 (+8.4%)

$294,700 + $565,200

$859,900

2015

$9,780 (−0.6%)

$280,700 + $473,900

$754,600

2014

$9,835 (+10.8%)

$266,700 + $473,900

$740,600

2013

$8,880 (+2.1%)

$266,700 + $414,800

$681,500

2012

$8,696 (+2.4%)

$266,700 + $414,800

$681,500

2011

$8,491 (+6.6%)

$266,700 + $414,800

$681,500

2010

$7,963 (+6.3%)

$266,700 + $393,000

$659,700

2009

$7,494

$266,700 + $393,000

$659,700

Tax history for 78 Richardson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,394 (+26.7%)

$519,300 + $997,200

$1,516,500

2025

$13,729 (−0.3%)

$519,300 + $867,500

$1,386,800

2024

$13,771 (+5.6%)

$519,300 + $867,500

$1,386,800

2023

$13,039 (+3.2%)

$463,200 + $788,100

$1,251,300

2022

$12,634 (+4.7%)

$435,100 + $760,200

$1,195,300

2021

$12,072 (−1.0%)

$393,000 + $709,500

$1,102,500

2020

$12,190 (+11.7%)

$393,000 + $710,200

$1,103,200

2019

$10,914 (−1.4%)

$355,100 + $654,500

$1,009,600

2018

$11,073 (+2.3%)

$322,800 + $654,500

$977,300

2017

$10,819 (+2.0%)

$308,800 + $608,100

$916,900

2016

$10,603 (+8.4%)

$294,700 + $565,200

$859,900

2015

$9,780 (−0.6%)

$280,700 + $473,900

$754,600

2014

$9,835 (+10.8%)

$266,700 + $473,900

$740,600

2013

$8,880 (+2.1%)

$266,700 + $414,800

$681,500

2012

$8,696 (+2.4%)

$266,700 + $414,800

$681,500

2011

$8,491 (+6.6%)

$266,700 + $414,800

$681,500

2010

$7,963 (+6.3%)

$266,700 + $393,000

$659,700

2009

$7,494

$266,700 + $393,000

$659,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,795

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1529153S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 243.64
Length: 16.33
Width: 14.92
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 201.11
Length: 13.33
Width: 15.08
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 180.04
Length: 14.5
Width: 12.42
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 154.67
Length: 14.5
Width: 10.67
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 20.42
Length: 5.83
Width: 3.5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 67.67
Length: 9.33
Width: 7.25
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Marble

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 140
Length: 9.33
Width: 15
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Area: 306.25
Length: 18.75
Width: 16.33
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 232.53
Length: 15.42
Width: 15.08
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 234.77
Length: 15.92
Width: 14.75
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 174
Length: 14.5
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Marble, Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Closet - Linen, Game Room, Foyer, Wet Bar, High Speed Internet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,942
Foundation Area: 1,681
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,729
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Hot Water, Heat Pump, Oil, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP), Ductless, Fireplace
Cooling: Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP), Ductless

Location

Location Information
Directions: Franklin to Ashland to Richardson Road. Use GPS
UnparsedAddress: 78 Richardson 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, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,795
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1529153S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: First Floor Foyer Chandelier
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Early Childhood Center

Public PreK-K • Assigned • 0.4mi

Melrose Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

6/10

Melrose High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

$1.67M – $2.02M

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Home values near 78 Richardson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
102 Richardson Road, Melrose, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$895,301
66 Richardson Road, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3346 Sq. Ft.	$1,311,933

Address	Redfin Estimate
96 Richardson Road, Melrose, MA 7 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3035 Sq. Ft.	$1,399,087
62 Richardson Road, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3152 Sq. Ft.	$1,264,939

Address	Redfin Estimate
90 Richardson Road, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2315 Sq. Ft.	$1,336,829
52 Richardson Road, Melrose, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2547 Sq. Ft.	$1,163,485

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