Off Market Mar 2008 for $840K

$1,756,799

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,416/mo

•

3,200

sq ft

81 Stratford Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

About this home

Tastefully renovated 10+ rm NE Colonial.Amazing custom cherry EIK,warming drawer,dbl oven,granite,extra lrg island seats 5. Family rm offers built in entertainment center,beverage fridge & bar area.Many built ins thru-out. 3 Season's porch has vaulted ceilings, Masterbath w/custom shower & lrge Jacuzzi tub. Home has been prof. painted & landscaped. Sprinkler system and oversized patio was added in 2006. 3rd flr offers extra bdrm w/private space for guests, extended family, inlaw or aupair suite

Single-familyProperty Type

1906Year Built

8,800 sq ftLot Size

$549Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Anna Rizzo • R-Pal Real Estate

Bought with Susan Rudd • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Arlington

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•Source:MLS PIN #70696804

Redfin Estimate

$1,756,799

$917K since sold in March 2008$25K since August

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This home's estimate is 26.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.39M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$1,600,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,709 sq ft
36 Lake Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,000,000
B
5 beds3 baths2,082 sq ft
225 Grove St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,255,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,600 sq ft
26 Garfield Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$1,260,500
D
4 beds4 baths2,973 sq ft
286 Porter St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$1,420,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,206 sq ft
128 Rowe St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$1,775,000
F
5 beds2.5 baths2,547 sq ft
72 Stratford Rd, 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

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

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OPEN THU, 10AM TO 11AM
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2 beds1 bath1,646 sq ft
83 Beacon St, Melrose, MA 02176
OPEN THU, 11:30AM TO 12:30PM
$729,900
3 beds1 bath1,465 sq ft
9 Cottage St, Melrose, MA 02176
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$1,150,000
3 beds3.5 baths2,400 sq ft
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OPEN SAT, 11:30AM TO 1:30PM
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$1,090,000
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EARLY ACCESS
Unknown
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Sale history for 81 Stratford Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70696804

Mar 7, 2008

Sold

$840,000

$263/sq ft

Jan 25, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jan 13, 2008

Listed

$839,000

$262/sq ft

MLS PIN #30359122

Mar 23, 2000

Sold

$425,000

$133/sq ft

Feb 10, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Oct 1, 1999

Listed

$435,000

$136/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 6, 1976

Sold

$51,000

$16/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,446 (−0.3%)

$520,600 + $938,600

$1,459,200

2024

$14,490 (+5.6%)

$520,600 + $938,600

$1,459,200

2023

$13,718 (+3.1%)

$464,300 + $852,200

$1,316,500

2022

$13,304 (+5.4%)

$436,200 + $822,500

$1,258,700

2021

$12,628 (−0.9%)

$394,000 + $759,200

$1,153,200

2020

$12,740 (+12.0%)

$394,000 + $758,900

$1,152,900

2019

$11,375 (−2.5%)

$356,000 + $696,300

$1,052,300

2018

$11,665 (+2.2%)

$323,600 + $706,000

$1,029,600

2017

$11,417 (+1.7%)

$309,500 + $658,000

$967,500

2016

$11,224 (+8.1%)

$295,500 + $614,800

$910,300

2015

$10,381 (−0.7%)

$281,400 + $519,600

$801,000

2014

$10,450 (+1.9%)

$267,300 + $519,600

$786,900

2013

$10,256 (+2.1%)

$267,300 + $519,800

$787,100

2012

$10,043 (+2.4%)

$267,300 + $519,800

$787,100

2011

$9,807 (+7.6%)

$267,300 + $519,800

$787,100

2010

$9,114 (+20.3%)

$267,300 + $487,800

$755,100

2009

$7,579

$267,300 + $399,900

$667,200

Tax history for 81 Stratford Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,446 (−0.3%)

$520,600 + $938,600

$1,459,200

2024

$14,490 (+5.6%)

$520,600 + $938,600

$1,459,200

2023

$13,718 (+3.1%)

$464,300 + $852,200

$1,316,500

2022

$13,304 (+5.4%)

$436,200 + $822,500

$1,258,700

2021

$12,628 (−0.9%)

$394,000 + $759,200

$1,153,200

2020

$12,740 (+12.0%)

$394,000 + $758,900

$1,152,900

2019

$11,375 (−2.5%)

$356,000 + $696,300

$1,052,300

2018

$11,665 (+2.2%)

$323,600 + $706,000

$1,029,600

2017

$11,417 (+1.7%)

$309,500 + $658,000

$967,500

2016

$11,224 (+8.1%)

$295,500 + $614,800

$910,300

2015

$10,381 (−0.7%)

$281,400 + $519,600

$801,000

2014

$10,450 (+1.9%)

$267,300 + $519,600

$786,900

2013

$10,256 (+2.1%)

$267,300 + $519,800

$787,100

2012

$10,043 (+2.4%)

$267,300 + $519,800

$787,100

2011

$9,807 (+7.6%)

$267,300 + $519,800

$787,100

2010

$9,114 (+20.3%)

$267,300 + $487,800

$755,100

2009

$7,579

$267,300 + $399,900

$667,200

*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

2.75

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,800

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,200

Year built

1906

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3684114S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 266
Length: 14
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 160
Length: 10
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 273
Length: 21
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 352
Length: 16
Width: 22
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 304
Length: 16
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete

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): 11
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Skylight, Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Den, Loft, Bathroom, Sun Room, Mud Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,100
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Yellow

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,890
Tax Year: 2008

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Porter or Upham to Stratford Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 81 Stratford Rd, Melrose MA 02176

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.75
Sq. Ft.: 3,200
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1906
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3684114S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
Exclusions: Refridgerator,Washer & Dryer. Custom Window Treatments Are Negotiable.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winthrop Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Melrose Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

62% 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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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 81 Stratford Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
90 Stratford Road, Melrose, MA 6 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1789 Sq. Ft.	$1,253,937
72 Stratford Road, Melrose, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2547 Sq. Ft.	$1,755,091

Address	Redfin Estimate
96 Stratford Road, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2419 Sq. Ft.	$1,224,873
63 Stratford Road, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2020 Sq. Ft.	$1,245,174

Address	Redfin Estimate
80 Stratford Road, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,361,501
69 Stratford Road, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2854 Sq. Ft.	$1,412,131

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