SOLD JUN 2, 2026

Sold on Jun 2026

$950,000

•

1,529

sq ft

81 Linden Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

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About this home

Set in a well-located Melrose neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers a layout that feels both functional and easy to live in. The main level is filled with natural light, featuring an open kitchen that connects seamlessly to the living and dining areas making everyday routines and hosting feel simple. Upstairs, three nicely sized bedrooms provide flexibility for a variety of needs, along with a full bath complete with all the updates. Bonus space downstairs in the large finished basement adds valuable extra space, perfect for a home office, workout area, media room, or play space. Outside is a large fully fenced-in backyard offering room to relax, entertain, or enjoy time outdoors, while the detached one-car garage adds convenience for parking or storage. Located close to downtown Melrose, shopping, dining, and Route 1, this home blends everyday convenience with a neighborhood setting. Easy, practical, and ready for what’s next!

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

8,459 sq ftLot Size

$621Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Laura Cohron • Fiv Realty Co.

Listed by • Fiv Realty Co.

Bought with Letha Prestbo • Compass

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73499152

Redfin Estimate

$1,023,138

$73K since sold in June 2026$13K since August

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This home's estimate is 20.7% higher than the average sale price ($847K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$650,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,553 sq ft
639 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$900,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,602 sq ft
60 Linden Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$850,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,917 sq ft
760 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$999,500
D
3 beds1.5 baths2,342 sq ft
56 Orchard Ln, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$690,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,800 sq ft
6 Birch Hill Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$995,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,519 sq ft
161 Green 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

107.0%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$980K

$30K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

101

24 MoM

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$589,900
2 beds2 baths1,236 sq ft
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OPEN SUN, 12:30PM TO 1:30PM
$669,900
4 beds2.5 baths1,254 sq ft
73 Dell Ave #73, Melrose, MA 02176
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$720,000
4 beds1 bath1,344 sq ft
244 Beech Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
$1,050,000
5 beds2 baths2,181 sq ft
52 Elliott St, Melrose, MA 02176
$849,000
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Rental estimate

Est. $2,444 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 81 Linden Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73499152

Jun 2, 2026

Sold

$950,000

$621/sq ft

Apr 9, 2026

Listed

$869,900

$569/sq ft

MLS PIN #72201910

Oct 17, 2017

Sold

$485,000

$317/sq ft

Aug 16, 2017

Pending

—

Jul 21, 2017

Listed

$499,900

$327/sq ft

+25

Horace Mann area Colonial with natural woodwork in need of complete rehab. Kitchen & diningroom are open to each other for great family dining!! Large fireplaced livingroom and 1st floor den or office (new ceilings). Three bedrooms and full bath on 2nd, pull down stairs to the attic, older playroom in lower level. Boiler and roof less than 5 years old. 100 amp CB. Two lots equaling 8,459. Property being sold “as is”.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,507 (+1.6%)

$490,700 + $267,600

$758,300

2024

$7,390 (+0.4%)

$476,600 + $267,600

$744,200

2023

$7,363 (+6.3%)

$462,600 + $244,000

$706,600

2022

$6,929 (+2.8%)

$420,600 + $234,900

$655,500

2021

$6,740 (−0.9%)

$392,500 + $223,000

$615,500

2020

$6,800 (+17.2%)

$392,500 + $222,900

$615,400

2019

$5,802 (+0.6%)

$335,500 + $201,200

$536,700

2018

$5,770 (+3.4%)

$288,500 + $220,800

$509,300

2017

$5,579 (−1.2%)

$268,400 + $204,400

$472,800

2016

$5,648 (+4.2%)

$268,400 + $189,700

$458,100

2015

$5,422 (+4.3%)

$255,000 + $163,400

$418,400

2014

$5,199 (+4.9%)

$228,100 + $163,400

$391,500

2013

$4,958 (+4.4%)

$216,700 + $163,800

$380,500

2012

$4,749 (+2.4%)

$208,400 + $163,800

$372,200

2011

$4,638 (+1.8%)

$208,400 + $163,800

$372,200

2010

$4,558 (+2.6%)

$219,400 + $158,200

$377,600

2009

$4,442

$232,800 + $158,200

$391,000

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,009

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3596165S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 24
Length: 6
Width: 4
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 70
Length: 10
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead

Living Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,High Speed Internet Hookup

Family Room Information
Area: 552
Length: 24
Width: 23
Level: Basement
Features: Closet,Flooring - Laminate,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Main,First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Remodeled

Kitchen Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Upgraded,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Area: 77
Length: 11
Width: 7
Level: Main
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup

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

Appliances
Appliances: Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Home Office, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,529
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1529
Below Grade Finished Area: 801
ADU: N

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,507
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Heat Pump, Ductless

Location

Location Information
Directions: Lynn Fells Pkwy to Green St to Linden Rd
UnparsedAddress: 81 Linden Rd, Melrose MA 02176

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,009
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3596165S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Please See Inclusion/Exclusion Sheet Attached In Mls
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Early Childhood Center

Public PreK-K • Assigned • 0.3mi

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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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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Melrose, MA • 02176

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Sun exposure

82/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Estimated sale price

$972,000 – $1.18M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
94 Linden Rd, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1542 Sq. Ft.	$880,947
64 Linden Rd, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1924 Sq. Ft.	$926,006

Address	Redfin Estimate
72 Linden Rd, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1708 Sq. Ft.	$872,044
60 Linden Rd, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1602 Sq. Ft.	$882,595

Address	Redfin Estimate
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