Open House Sat Jul 25 & Sun Jul 26 from 11:30 to 1 - Just moments from the Orange Line @ Oak Grove & Pine Banks Park, this adorable 2 bedroom Cape has it all: Price, Updates & Boston Commuter Friendly Location. Significant Updates include Kitchen Reno 2006: Maple Cabinets, Silestone counters, stainless appliances too. New Roof 2006: GAF Timberline Shingles with two velux skylights in attic – roof striped, chimney repointed, new chimney cap plus ice/water shield. Exterior Updates 2013: CertainTeed vinyl siding with seamless gutters. Misc Updates: Converted to gas 2001 w/Burnham furnace & stainless steel liner. New cement driveway, Craftsman garage door, front storm door, hardwoods sanded, electric meter & conduit with new wiring to panel. Incredible Expansion Opportunities in the walk-up attic. Sweet location – Incredible Price – Perfect starter home – Close to Downtown Melrose. See it at the open house or book a private showing. Offers due Monday Jul 27 at Noon.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
4,050 sq ftLot Size
$797Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ed Cashwell• RE/MAX Leading Edge
Bought with Marjorie Youngren Team• RE/MAX Leading Edge
BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED RANCH SET ON LEVEL LOT LOCATED CLOSE TO PARK, SCHOOL AND TRANS. NEW REPLACEMENT WINDOWS, HW FLOORS REFINISHED, NATURAL WOODWORK. 12 X 24 DECK OFF BACK OF HOUSE. MOVE IN COND, CALL LR FOR MORE DETAILS & SHOWINGS
Public Records
Jun 5, 1987
Sold
$140,000
$163/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,675 (+5.6%)
$393,400 + $179,800
$573,200
2024
$5,375 (+2.0%)
$368,000 + $173,300
$541,300
2023
$5,271 (+10.1%)
$342,600 + $163,300
$505,900
2022
$4,789 (+2.3%)
$295,200 + $157,900
$453,100
2021
$4,683 (+4.6%)
$283,800 + $143,900
$427,700
2020
$4,475 (+9.6%)
$261,100 + $143,900
$405,000
2019
$4,082 (+7.5%)
$249,800 + $127,800
$377,600
2018
$3,796 (+1.9%)
$207,200 + $127,800
$335,000
2017
$3,726 (+4.9%)
$198,700 + $117,100
$315,800
2016
$3,552 (−1.6%)
$176,000 + $112,100
$288,100
2015
$3,609 (+2.8%)
$176,000 + $102,500
$278,500
2014
$3,510 (+1.1%)
$161,800 + $102,500
$264,300
2013
$3,471 (+2.1%)
$161,800 + $104,600
$266,400
2012
$3,399 (+2.4%)
$161,800 + $104,600
$266,400
2011
$3,319 (+5.6%)
$161,800 + $104,600
$266,400
2010
$3,144 (+4.0%)
$161,800 + $98,700
$260,500
2009
$3,024
$167,500 + $98,700
$266,200
Tax history for 88 Derby Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,675 (+5.6%)
$393,400 + $179,800
$573,200
2024
$5,375 (+2.0%)
$368,000 + $173,300
$541,300
2023
$5,271 (+10.1%)
$342,600 + $163,300
$505,900
2022
$4,789 (+2.3%)
$295,200 + $157,900
$453,100
2021
$4,683 (+4.6%)
$283,800 + $143,900
$427,700
2020
$4,475 (+9.6%)
$261,100 + $143,900
$405,000
2019
$4,082 (+7.5%)
$249,800 + $127,800
$377,600
2018
$3,796 (+1.9%)
$207,200 + $127,800
$335,000
2017
$3,726 (+4.9%)
$198,700 + $117,100
$315,800
2016
$3,552 (−1.6%)
$176,000 + $112,100
$288,100
2015
$3,609 (+2.8%)
$176,000 + $102,500
$278,500
2014
$3,510 (+1.1%)
$161,800 + $102,500
$264,300
2013
$3,471 (+2.1%)
$161,800 + $104,600
$266,400
2012
$3,399 (+2.4%)
$161,800 + $104,600
$266,400
2011
$3,319 (+5.6%)
$161,800 + $104,600
$266,400
2010
$3,144 (+4.0%)
$161,800 + $98,700
$260,500
2009
$3,024
$167,500 + $98,700
$266,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
860
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2377092S
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: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Main St to Sylvan or Ledgewood - Right onto Derby - Home on left side - Derby Rd is one way only
UnparsedAddress: 88 Derby Rd, Melrose MA 02176
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 860
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2377092S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: All Appliances Included - Window A/C Units, Window Treatments & Hardware Excluded - See Statement
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Lincoln Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being 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
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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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.
9.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$651,000 – $789,000
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