On the Stoneham/Melrose line, this stunning Royal Barry Wills Colonial is ready to welcome you home! On the main floor you will find a spacious living room w/ a gas fireplace and gorgeous hardwood floors opening to a beautifully renovated kitchen w/ updated stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and new cabinets. Through French doors enter into the sunny dining room lit up by a skylight and impressive fireplace that is a show stopper. This room is perfect for entertaining! Upstairs you will find the large master suite w/ updated en-suite bathroom. This second level is completed with 2 additional bedrooms, 1 additional bathroom and laundry. The partially finished lower level is handicap accessible with a full bath and would be a lovely space for an in-law. Front and backyards will both catch your eye with their unique design and landscaping. Located close to Melrose Highlands and Route 93, this home is close to shopping, restaurants, and so many more conveniences!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$373Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Andersen Group Realty• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Bought with The Synergy Group• Leading Edge Real Estate
BUYER LOST FINANCING... Back on Market STONEHAM/MELROSE LINE-Prestigious Royal Barry Wills. You will love this delightful 4 BR+ home, w gracious styling & modern conveniences. The 1st fl is made for gatherings: the traditional LR w gas FP opens into the enormous kitchen-dining area w a traditional stone fp to anchor this space. The highly functioning kitchen w SS appliances, gas cooking & granite has a beautiful cathedral ceiling w skylights. The cozy FR w wide plank pine floors, high ceilings & french doors is charming. This fl is completed w a formal DR, a sunny BR & a full bath. The 2nd fl includes an enormous Master BR SUITE w en suite, 2 additional BRs & a full bath complete this level. The LL is tastefully finished for a playrm or in-law situation. The designer handicap bathrm on this level helps w many living options. The front & back have been professionally designed & landscaped. All this & WALK TO THE COMMUTER RAIL in Melrose Highlands & bistros/shops. Easy access to Rt 93
MLS PIN #71270405
Apr 30, 2012
Sold
$615,500
$177/sq ft
Mar 4, 2012
Contingent
—
Feb 9, 2012
Price Changed
$649,900
$187/sq ft
Feb 6, 2012
Relisted
—
Feb 4, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Nov 8, 2011
Relisted
—
Nov 4, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Oct 6, 2011
Price Changed
$674,900
$194/sq ft
Aug 3, 2011
Listed
$689,900
$198/sq ft
+12
One of a kind stately colonial with great curb appeal in desirable Colonial Park neighborhood. Originally built in 1935, with a major addition in 1987, this home has been lovingly cared for while preserving the charm of the original Royal Barry Wills design. From the rustic kitchen with fieldstone fireplace to the master suite with spa-like bath, this home gracefully bridges the old with the new. Unique landscaped lot with private yard makes this a great home for entertaining inside and out!.
Public Records
Sep 6, 1984
Sold
$103,000
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,283 (+4.1%)
$418,500 + $802,500
$1,221,000
2025
$11,797 (+3.8%)
$399,500 + $753,700
$1,153,200
2024
$11,363 (+2.9%)
$380,500 + $692,500
$1,073,000
2023
$11,040 (+22.7%)
$342,500 + $652,100
$994,600
2022
$8,997 (+0.4%)
$323,500 + $540,800
$864,300
2021
$8,957 (+8.2%)
$304,500 + $523,300
$827,800
2020
$8,282 (+7.3%)
$295,000 + $472,600
$767,600
2019
$7,715 (+3.1%)
$276,000 + $411,600
$687,600
2018
$7,484 (−9.1%)
$238,000 + $401,100
$639,100
2017
$8,236 (+15.4%)
$238,000 + $426,700
$664,700
2016
$7,137 (+0.1%)
$228,500 + $333,500
$562,000
2015
$7,129 (−11.8%)
$228,500 + $321,600
$550,100
2014
$8,082 (+12.5%)
$219,000 + $380,100
$599,100
2013
$7,187 (+3.6%)
$209,500 + $340,800
$550,300
2012
$6,939 (+7.6%)
$209,500 + $340,800
$550,300
2011
$6,447 (+3.7%)
$209,500 + $318,500
$528,000
2010
$6,215 (+4.5%)
$209,500 + $331,400
$540,900
2009
$5,949
$209,500 + $337,300
$546,800
Tax history for 16 Sunset Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,283 (+4.1%)
$418,500 + $802,500
$1,221,000
2025
$11,797 (+3.8%)
$399,500 + $753,700
$1,153,200
2024
$11,363 (+2.9%)
$380,500 + $692,500
$1,073,000
2023
$11,040 (+22.7%)
$342,500 + $652,100
$994,600
2022
$8,997 (+0.4%)
$323,500 + $540,800
$864,300
2021
$8,957 (+8.2%)
$304,500 + $523,300
$827,800
2020
$8,282 (+7.3%)
$295,000 + $472,600
$767,600
2019
$7,715 (+3.1%)
$276,000 + $411,600
$687,600
2018
$7,484 (−9.1%)
$238,000 + $401,100
$639,100
2017
$8,236 (+15.4%)
$238,000 + $426,700
$664,700
2016
$7,137 (+0.1%)
$228,500 + $333,500
$562,000
2015
$7,129 (−11.8%)
$228,500 + $321,600
$550,100
2014
$8,082 (+12.5%)
$219,000 + $380,100
$599,100
2013
$7,187 (+3.6%)
$209,500 + $340,800
$550,300
2012
$6,939 (+7.6%)
$209,500 + $340,800
$550,300
2011
$6,447 (+3.7%)
$209,500 + $318,500
$528,000
2010
$6,215 (+4.5%)
$209,500 + $331,400
$540,900
2009
$5,949
$209,500 + $337,300
$546,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,474
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1034337S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Directions: Franklin Street to Rustic Road, right on Sunset.
UnparsedAddress: 16 Sunset Rd, Stoneham MA 02180
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,474
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1034337S
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Colonial Park Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Stoneham Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Stoneham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
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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
0.15% 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
59% 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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Stoneham, MA • 02180
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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.
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Estimated sale price
$1.23M – $1.49M
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