Open house 2/5 and 2/6 at 2pm-3:30pm. Spacious and meticulously maintained Cape Cod Style home already complete with a significant addition, crowning the already huge but tranquil manicured backyard, in the premier area of Melrose, seconds from the Bellevue Golf Club, The interior of this charming home features copious amounts of natural sunlight, a grand living room space with fireplace, large family room, a formal dining room, hardwood flooring throughout, a kitchen with stainless steel appliances with boasting modern finishes, a private driveway with attached garage and bonus mudroom. Upper level includes central AC, 4 generous sized rooms and an oversized bath with soaking tub and shower. Enjoy summer days grilling on the lovely deck or entertaining guests in the enormous fenced in backyard space. Perfectly situated near downtown & all of its restaurants, shops, grocery store, major routes, schools & easy access to public transportation. Offers due Tuesday 2/8 at 5pm.
Quintessential Cape style home with the most gorgeous yard and entertainment sized deck! This home features traditional appointments (hardwood flooring, moldings, arched doorways, built-ins) along with the designer touches of a refreshed kitchen and...
exposed brick mudroom adjoining the garage. The family room has many windows and overlooks the yard. This home is steps away from a Country Club on a sought after street.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 85 Sheffield Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72938618
Mar 9, 2022
Sold
$1,062,500
$520/sq ft
Feb 9, 2022
Contingent
—
Feb 1, 2022
Listed
$899,900
$440/sq ft
MLS PIN #72555778
Oct 9, 2019
Sold
$849,900
$416/sq ft
Sep 11, 2019
Pending
—
Sep 5, 2019
Contingent
—
Aug 28, 2019
Listed
$849,900
$416/sq ft
+16
A picture perfect custom Cape Cod style home in the heart of the Country Club Area of Melrose! A well maintained residence offering 9 rooms, 4 beds & many special updates on a 9k sq ft lot. The main floor showcases a lovely circular flow with extraordinary sunlight; hardwood floors; fireplaced living room; large family room; dining room with built-in; a well-appointed kitchen that is fully applianced & welcomes you out to a lovely deck overlooking the exquisite enormous (fully fenced in) yard perfect for kids & pets. Fantastic mudroom/breezeway connects you to the attached garage & 2nd egress to the spectacular yard. 2nd floor has 4 charming bedrooms; oversized bath with soaking tub & shower & central air. Absolutely turnkey!
MLS PIN #71027871
Mar 30, 2010
Sold
$575,000
$281/sq ft
Feb 10, 2010
Contingent
—
Feb 3, 2010
Price Changed
$549,900
$269/sq ft
Feb 3, 2010
Listed
$449,900
$220/sq ft
Spacious, pristine brick & shingle Royal Barry Wills in the heart of Bellevue CC! Custom cherry EIK w/sliders to deck overlooking incredible, lvl yd. A vintage look graces the updated full bath. Elegant fireplaced LR, gleaming HWF, French drs, and pretty details make this home a classic. Formal DR, built-in china cabinet w/crown molding & half-wall paneling. Fab family room addition. 3BRs & office (easily converted) on the 2nd. Two-tired deck graces the spacious, well-landscaped yd. Gar. Mint!
MLS PIN #30468128
Apr 27, 2001
Sold
$489,000
$239/sq ft
Jan 18, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Jan 2, 2001
Listed
$487,900
$239/sq ft
MLS PIN #30393207
May 30, 2000
Sold
$450,500
$220/sq ft
Mar 29, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Mar 15, 2000
Listed
$449,900
$220/sq ft
MLS PIN #11043333
Feb 5, 1993
Sold
$245,000
$120/sq ft
Jan 4, 1993
Listing Removed
—
Dec 4, 1992
Listed
$249,900
$122/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 13, 1990
Sold
$269,000
$132/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,232 (+1.5%)
$524,200 + $509,300
$1,033,500
2024
$10,085 (+4.1%)
$524,200 + $491,400
$1,015,600
2023
$9,690 (+3.4%)
$467,500 + $462,400
$929,900
2022
$9,372 (+5.4%)
$439,200 + $447,500
$886,700
2021
$8,888 (+3.1%)
$396,700 + $415,000
$811,700
2020
$8,619 (+13.7%)
$396,700 + $383,300
$780,000
2019
$7,579
$358,400 + $342,700
$701,100
2018
$7,575 (+2.3%)
$325,900 + $342,700
$668,600
2017
$7,402 (+0.5%)
$311,700 + $315,600
$627,300
2016
$7,368 (+3.6%)
$297,500 + $300,100
$597,600
2015
$7,109 (+0.2%)
$283,400 + $265,100
$548,500
2014
$7,096 (+2.0%)
$269,200 + $265,100
$534,300
2013
$6,958 (+2.1%)
$269,200 + $264,800
$534,000
2012
$6,814 (+2.4%)
$269,200 + $264,800
$534,000
2011
$6,654 (−1.9%)
$269,200 + $264,800
$534,000
2010
$6,782 (+6.3%)
$269,200 + $292,700
$561,900
2009
$6,383
$269,200 + $292,700
$561,900
Tax history for 85 Sheffield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,232 (+1.5%)
$524,200 + $509,300
$1,033,500
2024
$10,085 (+4.1%)
$524,200 + $491,400
$1,015,600
2023
$9,690 (+3.4%)
$467,500 + $462,400
$929,900
2022
$9,372 (+5.4%)
$439,200 + $447,500
$886,700
2021
$8,888 (+3.1%)
$396,700 + $415,000
$811,700
2020
$8,619 (+13.7%)
$396,700 + $383,300
$780,000
2019
$7,579
$358,400 + $342,700
$701,100
2018
$7,575 (+2.3%)
$325,900 + $342,700
$668,600
2017
$7,402 (+0.5%)
$311,700 + $315,600
$627,300
2016
$7,368 (+3.6%)
$297,500 + $300,100
$597,600
2015
$7,109 (+0.2%)
$283,400 + $265,100
$548,500
2014
$7,096 (+2.0%)
$269,200 + $265,100
$534,300
2013
$6,958 (+2.1%)
$269,200 + $264,800
$534,000
2012
$6,814 (+2.4%)
$269,200 + $264,800
$534,000
2011
$6,654 (−1.9%)
$269,200 + $264,800
$534,000
2010
$6,782 (+6.3%)
$269,200 + $292,700
$561,900
2009
$6,383
$269,200 + $292,700
$561,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,898
Year built
1931
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1559401S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Concrete
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,044
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,888
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS
UnparsedAddress: 85 Sheffield Rd, Melrose MA 02176
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,898
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1931
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1559401S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Winthrop Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Melrose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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, 14 days in 30 years
Wind Factor
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Air Factor
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Historical weather
Melrose, MA • 02176
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Sun exposure
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
$1.17M – $1.42M
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