Off Market Sep 2005 for $730K

$1,448,056

•

2,640

sq ft

85 Richardson Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

About this home

Gracious Victorian beautifully renovated. "A new house in old house clothing." Oval shaped living room, fireplaced foyer with tin ceiling, formal dining room with leaded glass, beautiful woodwork, very large kitchen with granite countertops and pantry, large glass pocket door, master bedroom size includes dressing room and cedar closet, 3rd floor guest suite or master suite, beautiful landscaping and much more. Lovely neighborhood close to transportation. Shown by appointment only.

Single-familyProperty Type

1897Year Built

9,230 sq ftLot Size

$549Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Carol Blake • Carlson GMAC Real Estate

Bought with Linda O'Koniewski • RE/MAX Heritage, LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #70214746

Redfin Estimate

$1,448,056

$718K since sold in September 2005$62K since August

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This home's estimate is 30.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.11M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$1,600,000
A
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SOLD MAR 9, 2026
$1,100,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,396 sq ft
132 Walton Park, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$1,420,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,206 sq ft
128 Rowe St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$930,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths1,982 sq ft
6 Findlay St, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$750,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,466 sq ft
3 Fellsmere Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD NOV 14, 2025
$875,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,222 sq ft
54 Brunswick Park, 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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4 MoM

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Sale history for 85 Richardson Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70214746

Sep 29, 2005

Sold

$730,000

$277/sq ft

Jul 7, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Jun 23, 2005

Listed

$749,900

$284/sq ft

MLS PIN #30454884

Dec 12, 2000

Sold

$400,000

$152/sq ft

Nov 8, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Oct 19, 2000

Listed

$389,000

$147/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,978 (+0.9%)

$523,000 + $787,900

$1,310,900

2024

$12,857 (+4.2%)

$523,000 + $771,800

$1,294,800

2023

$12,338 (+2.0%)

$466,400 + $717,700

$1,184,100

2022

$12,091 (+5.7%)

$438,200 + $705,700

$1,143,900

2021

$11,444 (−0.9%)

$395,800 + $649,300

$1,045,100

2020

$11,551 (+10.5%)

$395,800 + $649,500

$1,045,300

2019

$10,451 (−1.3%)

$357,600 + $609,200

$966,800

2018

$10,586 (+4.4%)

$325,100 + $609,200

$934,300

2017

$10,144

$311,000 + $548,700

$859,700

2016

$10,153 (+6.4%)

$296,800 + $526,600

$823,400

2015

$9,542 (−0.5%)

$282,700 + $453,600

$736,300

2014

$9,591 (+25.4%)

$268,600 + $453,600

$722,200

2013

$7,651 (+2.1%)

$258,900 + $328,300

$587,200

2012

$7,493 (+2.4%)

$258,900 + $328,300

$587,200

2011

$7,317 (+3.1%)

$258,900 + $328,300

$587,200

2010

$7,095 (+6.3%)

$258,900 + $328,900

$587,800

2009

$6,677

$258,900 + $328,900

$587,800

Tax history for 85 Richardson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,978 (+0.9%)

$523,000 + $787,900

$1,310,900

2024

$12,857 (+4.2%)

$523,000 + $771,800

$1,294,800

2023

$12,338 (+2.0%)

$466,400 + $717,700

$1,184,100

2022

$12,091 (+5.7%)

$438,200 + $705,700

$1,143,900

2021

$11,444 (−0.9%)

$395,800 + $649,300

$1,045,100

2020

$11,551 (+10.5%)

$395,800 + $649,500

$1,045,300

2019

$10,451 (−1.3%)

$357,600 + $609,200

$966,800

2018

$10,586 (+4.4%)

$325,100 + $609,200

$934,300

2017

$10,144

$311,000 + $548,700

$859,700

2016

$10,153 (+6.4%)

$296,800 + $526,600

$823,400

2015

$9,542 (−0.5%)

$282,700 + $453,600

$736,300

2014

$9,591 (+25.4%)

$268,600 + $453,600

$722,200

2013

$7,651 (+2.1%)

$258,900 + $328,300

$587,200

2012

$7,493 (+2.4%)

$258,900 + $328,300

$587,200

2011

$7,317 (+3.1%)

$258,900 + $328,300

$587,200

2010

$7,095 (+6.3%)

$258,900 + $328,900

$587,800

2009

$6,677

$258,900 + $328,900

$587,800

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,148 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,254

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

659220

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 252
Length: 12
Width: 21
Level: Second
Features: Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Living Room Information
Area: 216
Length: 12
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

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

Kitchen Information
Area: 192
Length: 12
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,640
Foundation Area: 99,999
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: See Remarks
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: pumpkin
Lead Paint: Yes

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

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,567.38
Tax Year: 2005

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Hot Water, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Franklin Street to Ashland to Richardson
UnparsedAddress: 85 Richardson Road, Melrose MA 02176

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,254
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 659220

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
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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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

$1.38M – $1.67M

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Home values near 85 Richardson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
90 Richardson Rd, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2315 Sq. Ft.	$1,332,591
62 Richardson Rd, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3152 Sq. Ft.	$1,262,033

Address	Redfin Estimate
78 Richardson Rd, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3942 Sq. Ft.	$1,753,868
69 Richardson Rd, Melrose, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4404 Sq. Ft.	$1,684,934

Address	Redfin Estimate
66 Richardson Rd, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3346 Sq. Ft.	$1,311,681
75 Richardson Rd, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2276 Sq. Ft.	$1,085,065

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