Off Market Apr 2023 for $615K

$726,730

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $259/mo

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1,176

sq ft

81 Derby Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

About this home

This full shed Cape is set on nice level lot of land in quiet residential neighborhood. Large fully applianced eat in kitchen with oak cabinets and ceramic tile backsplash. Livingroom has large bow window with westerly exposure for those nice summer sunsets. 4th room on first floor would be a great sitting room or in house computer room. Primary bedroom and Br2 have closets plus attic eave access for extra storage. Vinyl replacement tilt in windows throughout. HW floors on both levels. Forced hot air Heat and central A/C. This home is ideally located between Wyoming Commuter Rail Stop & the Orange Line Train stop. Main Street buses are very close. Easy access to the highways. Close to Pine Banks park & beautiful downtown Melrose. Absolutely great location for the commuter. Off street parking for 2 cars. This is a great home for the starter or empty nester. Don't miss out. Call listing office for details and showings.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

5,153 sq ftLot Size

$618Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by John Bulman • Brad Hutchinson Real Estate

Bought with The Kim Perrotti Team • Leading Edge Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #73072189

Redfin Estimate

$726,730

$112K since sold in April 2023$7,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 3.1% lower than the average sale price ($750K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$650,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,347 sq ft
6 Black Rock Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$980,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,453 sq ft
171 Derby Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD FEB 24, 2026
$650,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,320 sq ft
355 Washington St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$600,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,361 sq ft
47 South High, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$876,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,380 sq ft
43 Trenton St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$745,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,404 sq ft
43 Maurice St, Medford, MA 02155

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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

108.5%

+1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$941K

$43K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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17 MoM

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Sale history for 81 Derby Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,676 (+5.7%)

$398,300 + $175,000

$573,300

2024

$5,371 (+1.8%)

$372,600 + $168,300

$540,900

2023

$5,275 (+6.2%)

$346,900 + $159,300

$506,200

2022

$4,969 (+1.3%)

$316,400 + $153,700

$470,100

2021

$4,905 (+4.8%)

$304,300 + $143,600

$447,900

2020

$4,680 (+9.7%)

$279,900 + $143,600

$423,500

2019

$4,266 (+7.9%)

$267,800 + $126,800

$394,600

2018

$3,953 (+1.8%)

$222,100 + $126,800

$348,900

2017

$3,882 (+5.2%)

$213,000 + $116,000

$329,000

2016

$3,689 (−1.5%)

$188,600 + $110,600

$299,200

2015

$3,747 (+3.0%)

$188,600 + $100,500

$289,100

2014

$3,637 (+1.1%)

$173,400 + $100,500

$273,900

2013

$3,599 (+2.1%)

$173,400 + $102,800

$276,200

2012

$3,524 (+2.4%)

$173,400 + $102,800

$276,200

2011

$3,441 (+5.2%)

$173,400 + $102,800

$276,200

2010

$3,272 (+3.9%)

$173,400 + $97,700

$271,100

2009

$3,149

$179,500 + $97,700

$277,200

Tax history for 81 Derby Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,676 (+5.7%)

$398,300 + $175,000

$573,300

2024

$5,371 (+1.8%)

$372,600 + $168,300

$540,900

2023

$5,275 (+6.2%)

$346,900 + $159,300

$506,200

2022

$4,969 (+1.3%)

$316,400 + $153,700

$470,100

2021

$4,905 (+4.8%)

$304,300 + $143,600

$447,900

2020

$4,680 (+9.7%)

$279,900 + $143,600

$423,500

2019

$4,266 (+7.9%)

$267,800 + $126,800

$394,600

2018

$3,953 (+1.8%)

$222,100 + $126,800

$348,900

2017

$3,882 (+5.2%)

$213,000 + $116,000

$329,000

2016

$3,689 (−1.5%)

$188,600 + $110,600

$299,200

2015

$3,747 (+3.0%)

$188,600 + $100,500

$289,100

2014

$3,637 (+1.1%)

$173,400 + $100,500

$273,900

2013

$3,599 (+2.1%)

$173,400 + $102,800

$276,200

2012

$3,524 (+2.4%)

$173,400 + $102,800

$276,200

2011

$3,441 (+5.2%)

$173,400 + $102,800

$276,200

2010

$3,272 (+3.9%)

$173,400 + $97,700

$271,100

2009

$3,149

$179,500 + $97,700

$277,200

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,176

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2821110S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Driveway, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 96
Length: 12
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 35
Length: 7
Width: 5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup

Family Room Information
Area: 60
Length: 10
Width: 6
Level: First
Features: Closet,Cable Hookup

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Kitchen Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Countertops - Paper Based,Lighting - Overhead

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl / VCT

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,176
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,969
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main Street to Ledgewood Avenue to Derby Road
UnparsedAddress: 81 Derby Road, Melrose MA 02176

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,176
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2821110S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: None
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Lincoln Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Melrose Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

6/10

Melrose High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

4/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 18-28% 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

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

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Melrose, MA • 02176

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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

$691,000 – $836,000

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Home values near 81 Derby Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
70 Derby Rd, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1241 Sq. Ft.	$727,552
92 Derby Rd, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1313 Sq. Ft.	$791,440

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62 Derby Rd, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2009 Sq. Ft.	$834,989
97 Derby Rd, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$902,465

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88 Derby Rd, Melrose, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 860 Sq. Ft.	$685,226
77 Derby Rd, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1620 Sq. Ft.	$756,590

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