OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2021 for $1.2M

$1,437,234

•

2,286

sq ft

87 Boston Rock Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

About this home

Time has come for this hill-top colonial home to welcome new owners. Views of the entire Boston skyline are welcomed by a professionally manicured estate with over 1.68 acres. This pleasant residence offers a sprawling design of four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two fireplaces and an attached two car garage. Relax within the farmers porch, refreshing landscape and multiple rear outdoor spaces facing westerly views. The expansive living room is perfect for an entertainers lifestyle with high ceilings and enormous windows showcasing the panorama. An open kitchen flows freely into the family room and historic dining room all benefitting from views of the city skyline. Walk to downtown Melrose, Oak Grove, Pine Banks, settle just 7 miles to Boston, truly a visionaries dream!

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

1.68 acresLot Size

$629Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Eric Holmes • Engel & Volkers Boston

Bought with Sarah Rodewald • Engel & Volkers Watertown

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72903075

Redfin Estimate

$1,437,234

$157K since sold in November 2021$0 since August

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This home's estimate is 47.8% higher than the average sale price ($972K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$855,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,872 sq ft
14 Rockwood St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$880,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths1,926 sq ft
96 Converse Ln, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$933,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,872 sq ft
28 Edgemere St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$810,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
126 Pleasant St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$1,350,000
E
5 beds2.5 baths2,833 sq ft
55 Boston Rock Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$1,005,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,242 sq ft
149 Boston Rock 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

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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Sale history for 87 Boston Rock Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,151 (+1.2%)

$607,000 + $519,400

$1,126,400

2024

$11,021 (+1.1%)

$590,500 + $519,400

$1,109,900

2023

$10,898 (+18.5%)

$571,300 + $474,600

$1,045,900

2022

$9,194 (+2.6%)

$521,800 + $348,000

$869,800

2021

$8,965 (−0.9%)

$488,800 + $329,900

$818,700

2020

$9,050 (+12.5%)

$488,800 + $330,200

$819,000

2019

$8,045 (+3.4%)

$439,300 + $304,900

$744,200

2018

$7,778 (+2.9%)

$381,600 + $304,900

$686,500

2017

$7,560 (−1.4%)

$356,800 + $283,900

$640,700

2016

$7,669 (+5.1%)

$356,800 + $265,200

$622,000

2015

$7,296 (+3.7%)

$340,300 + $222,700

$563,000

2014

$7,038 (+12.9%)

$307,300 + $222,700

$530,000

2013

$6,235 (+4.1%)

$258,000 + $220,500

$478,500

2012

$5,987 (+2.4%)

$248,700 + $220,500

$469,200

2011

$5,846 (+3.9%)

$248,700 + $220,500

$469,200

2010

$5,626 (+3.1%)

$248,700 + $217,400

$466,100

2009

$5,456

$262,900 + $217,400

$480,300

Tax history for 87 Boston Rock Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,151 (+1.2%)

$607,000 + $519,400

$1,126,400

2024

$11,021 (+1.1%)

$590,500 + $519,400

$1,109,900

2023

$10,898 (+18.5%)

$571,300 + $474,600

$1,045,900

2022

$9,194 (+2.6%)

$521,800 + $348,000

$869,800

2021

$8,965 (−0.9%)

$488,800 + $329,900

$818,700

2020

$9,050 (+12.5%)

$488,800 + $330,200

$819,000

2019

$8,045 (+3.4%)

$439,300 + $304,900

$744,200

2018

$7,778 (+2.9%)

$381,600 + $304,900

$686,500

2017

$7,560 (−1.4%)

$356,800 + $283,900

$640,700

2016

$7,669 (+5.1%)

$356,800 + $265,200

$622,000

2015

$7,296 (+3.7%)

$340,300 + $222,700

$563,000

2014

$7,038 (+12.9%)

$307,300 + $222,700

$530,000

2013

$6,235 (+4.1%)

$258,000 + $220,500

$478,500

2012

$5,987 (+2.4%)

$248,700 + $220,500

$469,200

2011

$5,846 (+3.9%)

$248,700 + $220,500

$469,200

2010

$5,626 (+3.1%)

$248,700 + $217,400

$466,100

2009

$5,456

$262,900 + $217,400

$480,300

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.68 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,286

Year built

1961

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2957434S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,286
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: white

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, City View(s), Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.68
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s), City
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,964.70
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Boston Rock Rd. off Mount Vernon Ave.
UnparsedAddress: 87 Boston Rock Rd., Melrose MA 02176

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,286
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2957434S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Lincoln Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Melrose Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

6/10

Melrose High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

60% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 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

$1.37M – $1.65M

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Home values near 87 Boston Rock Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
107 Boston Rock Road, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1968 Sq. Ft.	$1,157,848
91 Boston Rock Road, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2158 Sq. Ft.	$1,492,799

Address	Redfin Estimate
101 Boston Rock Road, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2135 Sq. Ft.	$953,520
77 Boston Rock Road, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2950 Sq. Ft.	$1,183,736

Address	Redfin Estimate
97 Boston Rock Road, Melrose, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$1,170,539
71 Boston Rock Road, Melrose, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3388 Sq. Ft.	$1,515,017

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