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Off Market Mar 2013 for $526K

$1,400,250

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,311/mo

•

3,035

sq ft

96 Richardson Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

About this home

Exceptional Vic in desirable Highlands. Front staircase has beautiful spindles. Lovely pocket doors on 1st floor. The woodwork has been lovingly restored. First fl FR/or music room. The eat-in kitchen is good size and leads out to the great back porch. 3rd fl which is ideal for au pair or extended family suite with 3 heated rooms and full bath. This is truly a gracious home and offers many built-ins and a wonderful wraparound porch. Architecturally designed front yard. A must see!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1899Year Built

7,142 sq ftLot Size

$461Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Mary Sexton • Century 21 Sexton & Donohue

Bought with Sam Pukitis • The Higgins Group REALTORS®

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•Source:MLS PIN #71474533

Redfin Estimate

$1,400,250

$874K since sold in March 2013$25K since August

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This home's estimate is 19.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.17M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,665,000
A
5 beds3 baths3,078 sq ft
31 North Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$930,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths1,982 sq ft
6 Findlay St, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD OCT 30, 2025
$1,045,500
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,346 sq ft
66 Richardson Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$750,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,466 sq ft
3 Fellsmere Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
SOLD NOV 14, 2025
$1,280,000
E
5 beds2.5 baths3,038 sq ft
46 Youle St, Melrose, MA 02176
SOLD OCT 30, 2025
$1,372,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,800 sq ft
15 Warren St, 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

106.9%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$960K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

2 days MoM

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Outstanding gardens in front of the home and superb curb appeal. Yard is mostly driveway leading to attached, underground garage. Grand formal rooms,dated kitchen and baths but great sizes and thoughtfully laid out. Street is quiet with a nice...
14 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Nancy McLaughlin
Redfin Premier agent

Sale history for 96 Richardson Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71474533

Mar 8, 2013

Sold

$526,000

$173/sq ft

Feb 1, 2013

Contingent

—

Jan 22, 2013

Listed

$539,900

$178/sq ft

MLS PIN #30586332

May 30, 2002

Sold

$520,000

$171/sq ft

Mar 28, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Mar 8, 2002

Listed

$519,900

$171/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,945 (+0.9%)

$511,400 + $695,200

$1,206,600

2024

$11,840 (+4.3%)

$511,400 + $680,900

$1,192,300

2023

$11,351 (+12.4%)

$456,100 + $633,200

$1,089,300

2022

$10,102 (+13.3%)

$428,500 + $527,200

$955,700

2021

$8,913 (−0.9%)

$387,000 + $427,000

$814,000

2020

$8,996 (+11.2%)

$387,000 + $427,100

$814,100

2019

$8,088 (−0.4%)

$349,700 + $398,500

$748,200

2018

$8,117 (+4.3%)

$317,900 + $398,500

$716,400

2017

$7,783

$304,100 + $355,500

$659,600

2016

$7,790 (+5.1%)

$290,200 + $341,600

$631,800

2015

$7,409

$276,400 + $295,300

$571,700

2014

$7,409 (+3.1%)

$262,600 + $295,300

$557,900

2013

$7,186 (+10.2%)

$262,600 + $288,900

$551,500

2012

$6,523 (+2.4%)

$262,600 + $248,600

$511,200

2011

$6,370 (+3.9%)

$262,600 + $248,600

$511,200

2010

$6,132 (+6.3%)

$262,600 + $245,400

$508,000

2009

$5,771

$262,600 + $245,400

$508,000

Tax history for 96 Richardson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,945 (+0.9%)

$511,400 + $695,200

$1,206,600

2024

$11,840 (+4.3%)

$511,400 + $680,900

$1,192,300

2023

$11,351 (+12.4%)

$456,100 + $633,200

$1,089,300

2022

$10,102 (+13.3%)

$428,500 + $527,200

$955,700

2021

$8,913 (−0.9%)

$387,000 + $427,000

$814,000

2020

$8,996 (+11.2%)

$387,000 + $427,100

$814,100

2019

$8,088 (−0.4%)

$349,700 + $398,500

$748,200

2018

$8,117 (+4.3%)

$317,900 + $398,500

$716,400

2017

$7,783

$304,100 + $355,500

$659,600

2016

$7,790 (+5.1%)

$290,200 + $341,600

$631,800

2015

$7,409

$276,400 + $295,300

$571,700

2014

$7,409 (+3.1%)

$262,600 + $295,300

$557,900

2013

$7,186 (+10.2%)

$262,600 + $288,900

$551,500

2012

$6,523 (+2.4%)

$262,600 + $248,600

$511,200

2011

$6,370 (+3.9%)

$262,600 + $248,600

$511,200

2010

$6,132 (+6.3%)

$262,600 + $245,400

$508,000

2009

$5,771

$262,600 + $245,400

$508,000

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,638

Year built

1899

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2772930S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

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

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

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Bedroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,035
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Mauve

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,187
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Main to Morgan to Richardson
UnparsedAddress: 96 Richardson Rd, Melrose MA 02176

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,638
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1899
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2772930S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Early Childhood Center

Public PreK-K • Assigned • 0.4mi

Melrose Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

6/10

Melrose High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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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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

$1.33M – $1.61M

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Home values near 96 Richardson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
102 Richardson Rd, Melrose, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$894,986
66 Richardson Rd, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3346 Sq. Ft.	$1,311,681

Address	Redfin Estimate
90 Richardson Rd, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2315 Sq. Ft.	$1,332,591
89 Richardson Rd, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2631 Sq. Ft.	$1,173,940

Address	Redfin Estimate
78 Richardson Rd, Melrose, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3942 Sq. Ft.	$1,753,868
115 Richardson Rd, Melrose, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	$706,021

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