Must-see picture perfect colonial located in desirable Melrose Highlands featuring 7 rooms, 3 beds and 1F2H baths and inviting covered porch ideal for those beautiful summer nights!! Bright and sunny main level features living room w/ fireplace, updated kitchen with gorgeous custom cabinets, SS appliances and dining area, mudroom with built-in cubbies & half bath. Second level offers 2 spacious bedrooms with adjacent shared sunroom ideal for playroom/study area, spacious full bath and office/gym with direct access to covered balcony. Walk-up third floor features oversized master suite with half bath (with potential to expand to full bath) & sitting area. Laundry and additional storage in lower level. Many updates include brand new roof, updated windows and full insulation, new Navien boiler, on demand water heater & chimney liner. Minutes from schools, local parks, tennis courts, restaurants, shops, Highlands commuter train stop, Whole Foods and so much more. Must see!
Sweet Highlands Colonial with great old-fashioned covered porch has undergone extensive exterior improvements and shines with new paint, newly refinished HW floors, updated kit and refreshed baths. Fireplaced living room (capped) with beamed ceilings, crown molding. Sleeping porch. Light floods 3rd-fl. retreat. 1-car gar. Needs some system updates but shows fabulously. Walk to train, downtown, library, all schools and Fells Reservation. Opportunity for entry into fantastic neighborhood.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,208 (+3.9%)
$464,600 + $465,500
$930,100
2024
$8,861 (+0.4%)
$436,400 + $455,900
$892,300
2023
$8,830 (+0.3%)
$422,300 + $425,100
$847,400
2022
$8,806 (+9.9%)
$422,300 + $410,800
$833,100
2021
$8,012 (+5.2%)
$394,200 + $337,500
$731,700
2020
$7,618 (+10.5%)
$351,900 + $337,500
$689,400
2019
$6,892
$325,200 + $312,400
$637,600
2018
$6,889 (+3.0%)
$295,600 + $312,400
$608,000
2017
$6,687 (+15.0%)
$281,600 + $285,100
$566,700
2016
$5,814 (+3.6%)
$274,500 + $197,000
$471,500
2015
$5,612 (+4.4%)
$246,400 + $186,600
$433,000
2014
$5,376 (+1.9%)
$218,200 + $186,600
$404,800
2013
$5,275 (+2.1%)
$218,200 + $186,600
$404,800
2012
$5,165 (+2.4%)
$218,200 + $186,600
$404,800
2011
$5,044 (+1.3%)
$218,200 + $186,600
$404,800
2010
$4,980 (+2.7%)
$223,800 + $188,800
$412,600
2009
$4,847
$237,900 + $188,800
$426,700
Tax history for 96 Warwick Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,208 (+3.9%)
$464,600 + $465,500
$930,100
2024
$8,861 (+0.4%)
$436,400 + $455,900
$892,300
2023
$8,830 (+0.3%)
$422,300 + $425,100
$847,400
2022
$8,806 (+9.9%)
$422,300 + $410,800
$833,100
2021
$8,012 (+5.2%)
$394,200 + $337,500
$731,700
2020
$7,618 (+10.5%)
$351,900 + $337,500
$689,400
2019
$6,892
$325,200 + $312,400
$637,600
2018
$6,889 (+3.0%)
$295,600 + $312,400
$608,000
2017
$6,687 (+15.0%)
$281,600 + $285,100
$566,700
2016
$5,814 (+3.6%)
$274,500 + $197,000
$471,500
2015
$5,612 (+4.4%)
$246,400 + $186,600
$433,000
2014
$5,376 (+1.9%)
$218,200 + $186,600
$404,800
2013
$5,275 (+2.1%)
$218,200 + $186,600
$404,800
2012
$5,165 (+2.4%)
$218,200 + $186,600
$404,800
2011
$5,044 (+1.3%)
$218,200 + $186,600
$404,800
2010
$4,980 (+2.7%)
$223,800 + $188,800
$412,600
2009
$4,847
$237,900 + $188,800
$426,700
*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
8,850
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,552
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2380367S
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on May 1, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 675
Length: 27
Width: 25
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 16
Length: 4
Width: 4
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 80
Length: 5
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Franklin to Vinton to Warwick Road (driveway access on Stevens Road)
UnparsedAddress: 96 Warwick Road, Melrose MA 02176
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,552
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,850 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2380367S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on May 1, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Melrose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Melrose High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
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, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 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
$1.16M – $1.40M
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