OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2017 for $730K

$1,159,842

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $525/mo

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2,458

sq ft

79 Ardsmoor Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

About this home

Charming yet modern, simple yet elegant...Located in wonderful neighborhood with tree lined streets, sidewalks and close to Bellevue Country Club...You will be enthralled upon entry as this home has todays updates yet period details. The updated eat in kitchen with breakfast bar sports granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Entertaining is easy as the formal dining room is readily accessible with two corner built-in china cabinets, wainscotting and french doors. The family room open to kitchen with cathedral ceiling and slider allowing easy access to oversized composite deck. The yard is picturesque with wooded backdrop for privacy. Formal living room with fireplace, an office/sunroom with french doors. Wainscoting, crown molding and hardwood flooring run through this home. The second level with three bedrooms all of ample size. Walk up attic providing lots of storage space. This house has so much to offer.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

9,655 sq ftLot Size

$472Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Deborah Douglass • RE/MAX Partners

Bought with Santana Team • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

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•Source:MLS PIN #72188060

Redfin Estimate

$1,159,842

$430K since sold in August 2017$8,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 27.6% higher than the average sale price ($909K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$900,000
A
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SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$650,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,553 sq ft
639 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$950,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,899 sq ft
122 Altamont Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$985,000
D
3 beds1 bath2,006 sq ft
301 Upham St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD OCT 26, 2026
$1,270,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths2,231 sq ft
41 Hillcrest Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD OCT 20, 2026
$700,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,726 sq ft
73 Florence Ave, Melrose, MA 02176

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Market trends in 02176, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

103.9%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$885K

$34K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

0 days MoM

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15 MoM

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Sale history for 79 Ardsmoor Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,006 (+17.4%)

$525,300 + $521,400

$1,046,700

2025

$10,225 (−0.3%)

$525,300 + $507,500

$1,032,800

2024

$10,256 (+7.1%)

$525,300 + $507,500

$1,032,800

2023

$9,579 (+4.6%)

$468,500 + $450,800

$919,300

2022

$9,156 (+4.4%)

$440,100 + $426,100

$866,200

2021

$8,774 (−0.9%)

$397,600 + $403,700

$801,300

2020

$8,854 (+16.3%)

$397,600 + $403,700

$801,300

2019

$7,611 (+4.1%)

$359,200 + $344,900

$704,100

2018

$7,308 (+1.9%)

$326,600 + $318,400

$645,000

2017

$7,170 (+1.6%)

$312,400 + $295,200

$607,600

2016

$7,058 (+5.5%)

$298,200 + $274,200

$572,400

2015

$6,689 (+0.4%)

$284,000 + $232,100

$516,100

2014

$6,665 (+2.9%)

$269,800 + $232,100

$501,900

2013

$6,476 (+2.1%)

$269,800 + $227,200

$497,000

2012

$6,342 (+3.2%)

$269,800 + $227,200

$497,000

2011

$6,148 (+4.2%)

$269,800 + $223,600

$493,400

2010

$5,901 (+6.2%)

$269,800 + $219,100

$488,900

2009

$5,554

$269,800 + $219,100

$488,900

Tax history for 79 Ardsmoor Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,006 (+17.4%)

$525,300 + $521,400

$1,046,700

2025

$10,225 (−0.3%)

$525,300 + $507,500

$1,032,800

2024

$10,256 (+7.1%)

$525,300 + $507,500

$1,032,800

2023

$9,579 (+4.6%)

$468,500 + $450,800

$919,300

2022

$9,156 (+4.4%)

$440,100 + $426,100

$866,200

2021

$8,774 (−0.9%)

$397,600 + $403,700

$801,300

2020

$8,854 (+16.3%)

$397,600 + $403,700

$801,300

2019

$7,611 (+4.1%)

$359,200 + $344,900

$704,100

2018

$7,308 (+1.9%)

$326,600 + $318,400

$645,000

2017

$7,170 (+1.6%)

$312,400 + $295,200

$607,600

2016

$7,058 (+5.5%)

$298,200 + $274,200

$572,400

2015

$6,689 (+0.4%)

$284,000 + $232,100

$516,100

2014

$6,665 (+2.9%)

$269,800 + $232,100

$501,900

2013

$6,476 (+2.1%)

$269,800 + $227,200

$497,000

2012

$6,342 (+3.2%)

$269,800 + $227,200

$497,000

2011

$6,148 (+4.2%)

$269,800 + $223,600

$493,400

2010

$5,901 (+6.2%)

$269,800 + $219,100

$488,900

2009

$5,554

$269,800 + $219,100

$488,900

*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

9,655

Year renovated

2018

Sq. Ft.

2,458

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2381778S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Mar 31, 2021.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Cable Hookup

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access,Cable Hookup,High Speed Internet Hookup

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 12
Length: 4
Width: 3
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 56
Length: 8
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Upgraded

Living Room Information
Area: 228
Length: 19
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Cable Hookup

Family Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Slider

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Chair Rail,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 324
Length: 27
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,High Speed Internet Hookup

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

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: French Doors, Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: High Speed Internet Hookup, Home Office, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,858
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,170
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Lynn Fells Pkwy to Lincoln to Porter to Ardsmoor
UnparsedAddress: 79 Ardsmoor Rd, Melrose MA 02176

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,458
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 9,655 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2018
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2381778S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Mar 31, 2021

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Winthrop Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Melrose Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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 hot days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

Wind Factor

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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

$1.10M – $1.33M

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Address	Redfin Estimate
70 Ardsmoor Road, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2079 Sq. Ft.	$1,229,550
57 Ardsmoor Road, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,222,868
96 Ardsmoor Road, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1495 Sq. Ft.	$1,009,815
85 Ardsmoor Road, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1830 Sq. Ft.	$1,117,530
101 Ardsmoor Road, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2413 Sq. Ft.	$1,095,028
26 Sheffield Road, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2618 Sq. Ft.	$1,109,683
51 Sheffield Road, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2676 Sq. Ft.	$1,384,430

Address	Redfin Estimate
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92 Ardsmoor Road, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$996,224
91 Ardsmoor Road, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2536 Sq. Ft.	$1,321,500
86 Ardsmoor Road, Melrose, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3242 Sq. Ft.	$1,427,904
29 Sheffield Road, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3116 Sq. Ft.	$1,515,904
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