Quintessential Horace Mann English Colonial set on a corner lot blends timeless craftsmanship, irresistible charm, and sought-after updates. This beautifully maintained home features classic millwork, hardwood floors, and a fireplaced living room that opens to an elegant dining room with built-ins. Beautifully renovated kitchen offers quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a sunlit dining area. Enviable screened porch with Ipe flooring and architectural columns creates a relaxing three-season retreat overlooking landscaped grounds—ideal for entertaining. Upstairs there are three well-proportioned bedrooms with ample closet space and a walk-up attic. A finished basement provides flexible space for work or leisure. Recent upgrades include mini-split cooling and heating for year-round comfort, new boiler (2023), and 200-amp electrical service. Lovell Rd. offers a rare blend of serene living with close proximity to schools, public transportation, restaurants, and shops.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
5,358 sq ftLot Size
$674Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Anne Spry• Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with John Maiola• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Quintessential Horace Mann English Colonial home awaits the discerning buyer seeking smart, thoughtful updates and a simply beautiful setting inside and outside! This home exudes style and features classic details throughout, including moldings and gleaming flrs, and the current stewards have gone to great lengths to maintain the original elegance. The gracious entry flows to the living room with wood-burning fireplace hosting a wood mantle surround and marble hearth, while the dining room boasts a built-in china cabinet. The thoroughly renovated EIK holds custom cabinetry and a Viking cooktop, quartz counters, ss appliances and tile backsplash. Enjoy expanded living area in the beautifully appointed screen porch featuring Ipe flrs, architectural columns and substantial ceiling height. 3 generous BRs on the 2nd. LL flex space offers fabulous gathering/studio/work from home space. Lush fenced yard, perfect for garden parties. Garage. Nearby schools/bus/train & downtown amenities. Sweet!
Public Records
Nov 25, 1986
Sold
$176,500
$95/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,661 (+2.3%)
$474,400 + $400,400
$874,800
2024
$8,470
$460,800 + $392,200
$853,000
2023
$8,463 (+12.4%)
$447,300 + $364,900
$812,200
2022
$7,527 (+4.1%)
$406,600 + $305,500
$712,100
2021
$7,230 (−0.9%)
$379,500 + $280,800
$660,300
2020
$7,299 (+12.8%)
$379,500 + $281,000
$660,500
2019
$6,472 (+3.6%)
$338,800 + $259,900
$598,700
2018
$6,246 (+4.2%)
$291,400 + $259,900
$551,300
2017
$5,996 (+2.0%)
$271,100 + $237,000
$508,100
2016
$5,881 (+1.1%)
$271,100 + $205,900
$477,000
2015
$5,816 (+3.9%)
$257,500 + $191,300
$448,800
2014
$5,600 (+6.2%)
$230,400 + $191,300
$421,700
2013
$5,275 (+3.4%)
$230,400 + $174,400
$404,800
2012
$5,104 (+2.4%)
$221,600 + $178,400
$400,000
2011
$4,984 (+3.2%)
$221,600 + $178,400
$400,000
2010
$4,828 (+2.8%)
$221,600 + $178,400
$400,000
2009
$4,698
$235,200 + $178,400
$413,600
Tax history for 89 Lovell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,661 (+2.3%)
$474,400 + $400,400
$874,800
2024
$8,470
$460,800 + $392,200
$853,000
2023
$8,463 (+12.4%)
$447,300 + $364,900
$812,200
2022
$7,527 (+4.1%)
$406,600 + $305,500
$712,100
2021
$7,230 (−0.9%)
$379,500 + $280,800
$660,300
2020
$7,299 (+12.8%)
$379,500 + $281,000
$660,500
2019
$6,472 (+3.6%)
$338,800 + $259,900
$598,700
2018
$6,246 (+4.2%)
$291,400 + $259,900
$551,300
2017
$5,996 (+2.0%)
$271,100 + $237,000
$508,100
2016
$5,881 (+1.1%)
$271,100 + $205,900
$477,000
2015
$5,816 (+3.9%)
$257,500 + $191,300
$448,800
2014
$5,600 (+6.2%)
$230,400 + $191,300
$421,700
2013
$5,275 (+3.4%)
$230,400 + $174,400
$404,800
2012
$5,104 (+2.4%)
$221,600 + $178,400
$400,000
2011
$4,984 (+3.2%)
$221,600 + $178,400
$400,000
2010
$4,828 (+2.8%)
$221,600 + $178,400
$400,000
2009
$4,698
$235,200 + $178,400
$413,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,857
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1479529S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,857
Foundation Area: 648
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Beige
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1370
Below Grade Finished Area: 487
ADU: N
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,485
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Radiant, Natural Gas, Electric, Ductless
Cooling: 3 or More, Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: corner of Lovell & Damon
UnparsedAddress: 89 Lovell Rd, Melrose MA 02176
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,857
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1479529S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 7
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Horace Mann Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Melrose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Melrose High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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, 15 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
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Estimated sale price
$1.19M – $1.44M
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