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Off Market Aug 2015 for $520K

$978,245

•

1,752

sq ft

86 Bancroft Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

About this home

Gorgeous Custom built Cape in the Upham Park!! Uniquely laid out floor plan. A large fireplaced living room has flanking built-ins, dentil mouldings on the mantle, crown moulding and a picture window. The formal dining room opens into a large kitchen, 22x12 (huge for a cape!). The kitchen has granite counters, a separate eating area, a pantry, washer/dryer hook-up, central island and breakfast area. The formal diningroom is a great size as well and offers a huge china closet. There is a first floor family room (or third bedroom) and half bath. Two large bedrooms, a full CT bath and great storage are on the second floor. Additional features include: central air, recessed radiators, newer Harvey windows, 100 amp CB, new rear deck, in ground sprinklers, roof stripped in 2008 and reshingled, alarm system, newer burner, California closet system and a fabulous area!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

7,764 sq ftLot Size

$558Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Mary Sexton • Century 21 Sexton & Donohue

Bought with Stephen McKenna • Bowes Real Estate Real Living

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71848945

Redfin Estimate

$978,245

$458K since sold in August 2015$20K since August

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This home's estimate is 0.3% higher than the average sale price ($975K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$1,015,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,921 sq ft
387 Upham St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$850,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,917 sq ft
760 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,150,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,816 sq ft
25 Magnolia Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$885,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,936 sq ft
481 Upham St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$950,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,899 sq ft
122 Altamont Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$999,500
F
3 beds1.5 baths2,342 sq ft
56 Orchard Ln, 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

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 86 Bancroft Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,345 (+1.2%)

$514,800 + $328,100

$842,900

2024

$8,248 (+4.5%)

$514,800 + $315,800

$830,600

2023

$7,891 (+3.8%)

$459,200 + $298,100

$757,300

2022

$7,602 (+5.1%)

$431,400 + $287,800

$719,200

2021

$7,236 (−0.9%)

$389,600 + $271,200

$660,800

2020

$7,304 (+14.0%)

$389,600 + $271,400

$661,000

2019

$6,405 (+0.9%)

$352,000 + $240,500

$592,500

2018

$6,350 (+2.3%)

$320,000 + $240,500

$560,500

2017

$6,207 (+0.3%)

$306,100 + $219,900

$526,000

2016

$6,187 (+2.6%)

$292,200 + $209,600

$501,800

2015

$6,030 (+0.6%)

$278,300 + $187,000

$465,300

2014

$5,995 (+2.0%)

$264,400 + $187,000

$451,400

2013

$5,880 (+2.1%)

$264,400 + $186,900

$451,300

2012

$5,759 (+2.4%)

$264,400 + $186,900

$451,300

2011

$5,623 (+3.8%)

$264,400 + $186,900

$451,300

2010

$5,417 (+6.3%)

$264,400 + $184,400

$448,800

2009

$5,098

$264,400 + $184,400

$448,800

Tax history for 86 Bancroft Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,345 (+1.2%)

$514,800 + $328,100

$842,900

2024

$8,248 (+4.5%)

$514,800 + $315,800

$830,600

2023

$7,891 (+3.8%)

$459,200 + $298,100

$757,300

2022

$7,602 (+5.1%)

$431,400 + $287,800

$719,200

2021

$7,236 (−0.9%)

$389,600 + $271,200

$660,800

2020

$7,304 (+14.0%)

$389,600 + $271,400

$661,000

2019

$6,405 (+0.9%)

$352,000 + $240,500

$592,500

2018

$6,350 (+2.3%)

$320,000 + $240,500

$560,500

2017

$6,207 (+0.3%)

$306,100 + $219,900

$526,000

2016

$6,187 (+2.6%)

$292,200 + $209,600

$501,800

2015

$6,030 (+0.6%)

$278,300 + $187,000

$465,300

2014

$5,995 (+2.0%)

$264,400 + $187,000

$451,400

2013

$5,880 (+2.1%)

$264,400 + $186,900

$451,300

2012

$5,759 (+2.4%)

$264,400 + $186,900

$451,300

2011

$5,623 (+3.8%)

$264,400 + $186,900

$451,300

2010

$5,417 (+6.3%)

$264,400 + $184,400

$448,800

2009

$5,098

$264,400 + $184,400

$448,800

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,752

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2380820S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 272
Length: 17
Width: 16
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 256
Length: 16
Width: 16
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 22
Width: 12
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 264
Length: 22
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,752
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Grey

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,031
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Woodcrest
UnparsedAddress: 86 Bancroft Road, Melrose MA 02176

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Park

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,752
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2380820S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winthrop Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Melrose Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

6/10

Melrose High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

8/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

Minor risk of being in a wildfire over next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 hot days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

Wind 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

$930,000 – $1.13M

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Home values near 86 Bancroft Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
63 Bancroft Rd, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1930 Sq. Ft.	$1,150,443
76 Bancroft Rd, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$1,225,990

Address	Redfin Estimate
69 Bancroft Rd, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1992 Sq. Ft.	$1,003,064
64 Bancroft Rd, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3142 Sq. Ft.	$1,271,349

Address	Redfin Estimate
77 Bancroft Rd, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,066,516
58 Bancroft Rd, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2270 Sq. Ft.	$1,358,006

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