Welcome to the coveted Melrose Highlands! This charming 3-bed, 1.5-bath home is ideally located within walking distance to Melrose Highlands/Cedar Park train stations, Roosevelt Elementary School, the Fells and dining options. Enter into the inviting 3-season porch, perfect for morning coffee and/or a mudroom. The spacious living room boasts an updated fireplace, while the kitchen and renovated bathrooms offer modern comfort. Additionally, enjoy the generously sized sunroom, perfect for a home office or play space, lined with windows, featuring new solar skylights. Outside, relax in the fenced backyard oasis, complete with a gazebo and play-set for entertaining.
Single-familyProperty Type
1914Year Built
7,057 sq ftLot Size
$583Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Nicholas Lento• Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Great opportunity to own a lovingly cared for family home in the heart of very desirable Melrose Highlands. Move in condition ready for you in the summer and send the kids off to school in September without any work to do. Many updates here including new kitchen with granite counters, gas cooking, newer windows, baths, roof, water line, heat and hot water. Working wood burning fireplace in living room can be converted to gas. Owner's gas bill is $85 per month for 12 months for heat, hot water, cooking and clothes dryer. Incredible! Public and private schools are available as well as Mystic Valley Charter School by lottery. Bus stop for Charter school is at corner of Warwick and Stevens Road. House is located within easy walk to Melrose Highlands or Cedar Park train station to Boston. Back yard is enclosed for kids or dog and very private. Owners will leave patio canopy for the next owner to enjoy the outside.
Public Records
Nov 19, 2008
Sold
$370,000
$214/sq ft
MLS PIN #70833466
Nov 19, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Nov 19, 2008
Sold
$370,000
$214/sq ft
Nov 3, 2008
Contingent
—
Oct 11, 2008
Listed
$373,000
$215/sq ft
NUMEROUS UPDATES HAVE BEEN MADE to this bright, sun-filled colonial in desirable Highlands location. Lovely fp living rm, dining rm with built-in china cab, vaulted ceiling family rm with skylights, new half bath and carpeting. New full bath on 2nd level, home freshly painted, beautiful hdwd flrs throughout, carefree siding, replacement windows, new heating system, roof and hw tank. Great access to commuter rail, schools and highway. Location, Condition & Value, what more could you ask for?
MLS PIN #30549618
Feb 8, 2002
Sold
$270,000
$156/sq ft
Dec 27, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Oct 5, 2001
Listed
$269,900
$156/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,335 (+3.6%)
$455,700 + $285,200
$740,900
2024
$7,083 (+0.9%)
$428,100 + $285,200
$713,300
2023
$7,021
$414,200 + $259,600
$673,800
2022
$7,023 (+3.1%)
$414,200 + $250,200
$664,400
2021
$6,810 (+6.2%)
$386,600 + $235,300
$621,900
2020
$6,415 (+10.8%)
$345,200 + $235,300
$580,500
2019
$5,788 (+0.9%)
$319,000 + $216,400
$535,400
2018
$5,738 (+2.0%)
$290,000 + $216,400
$506,400
2017
$5,625 (+7.8%)
$276,200 + $200,500
$476,700
2016
$5,216 (+7.5%)
$269,300 + $153,700
$423,000
2015
$4,852 (+5.3%)
$241,600 + $132,800
$374,400
2014
$4,606 (+1.9%)
$214,000 + $132,800
$346,800
2013
$4,519 (+2.1%)
$214,000 + $132,800
$346,800
2012
$4,425 (+2.4%)
$214,000 + $132,800
$346,800
2011
$4,321 (+1.6%)
$214,000 + $132,800
$346,800
2010
$4,253 (+2.2%)
$219,600 + $132,800
$352,400
2009
$4,160
$233,400 + $132,800
$366,200
Tax history for 97 Warwick Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,335 (+3.6%)
$455,700 + $285,200
$740,900
2024
$7,083 (+0.9%)
$428,100 + $285,200
$713,300
2023
$7,021
$414,200 + $259,600
$673,800
2022
$7,023 (+3.1%)
$414,200 + $250,200
$664,400
2021
$6,810 (+6.2%)
$386,600 + $235,300
$621,900
2020
$6,415 (+10.8%)
$345,200 + $235,300
$580,500
2019
$5,788 (+0.9%)
$319,000 + $216,400
$535,400
2018
$5,738 (+2.0%)
$290,000 + $216,400
$506,400
2017
$5,625 (+7.8%)
$276,200 + $200,500
$476,700
2016
$5,216 (+7.5%)
$269,300 + $153,700
$423,000
2015
$4,852 (+5.3%)
$241,600 + $132,800
$374,400
2014
$4,606 (+1.9%)
$214,000 + $132,800
$346,800
2013
$4,519 (+2.1%)
$214,000 + $132,800
$346,800
2012
$4,425 (+2.4%)
$214,000 + $132,800
$346,800
2011
$4,321 (+1.6%)
$214,000 + $132,800
$346,800
2010
$4,253 (+2.2%)
$219,600 + $132,800
$352,400
2009
$4,160
$233,400 + $132,800
$366,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,404
Year built
1914
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3703341S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,731
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Beige
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Gazebo
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Gazebo
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,083
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Other
Location
Location Information
Directions: Lynn Fells to Warwick
UnparsedAddress: 97 Warwick Rd, Melrose MA 02176
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,404
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1914
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3703341S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
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
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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, 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
$960,000 – $1.16M
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