Looking for a single family home rental in the Melrose/Stoneham area? This charming cape on a peaceful side street set in the heart of the fells area is ideal for those seeking the right space to accommodate work/life balance. Heart-warming accents include fireplace living room, elegant dining room, exposed brick in a sunlit bonus room off the living room, and a first floor den with sliding door access to a large deck that overlooks a sanctuary-like fenced back yard. Additional features include a well-appointed kitchen, full baths on each level, front to back spacious primary bedroom and an equally large bonus room in the lower level with plenty of natural and recessed lighting. The laundry is conveniently located in the basement by the door to the back yard and the garage under the home is perfect for all your storage needs. Located in Stoneham, but close to downtown Melrose, the fells trails, Stone Zoo, and Oak Grove with excellent highway access too, this home may just have it all!
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,089
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: STONEHAM
Living Sq. Ft: 1,931
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,290
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Basement
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,761
Municipality Name: STONEHAM
Acres: 0.27
Zoning Code: RA
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,931
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2296194S
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Sale and tax history for 6 Philips Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSPIN #73528993
Jul 1, 2026
Rental Removed
$4,800
$2/sq ft
Jun 5, 2026
Listed for Rent
$4,800
$2/sq ft
MLSPIN #73231022
May 14, 2024
Rental Removed
$4,500
$2/sq ft
May 1, 2024
Listed for Rent
$4,500
$2/sq ft
MLS PIN #72456852
Apr 11, 2019
Sold
$692,550
$359/sq ft
Mar 6, 2019
Pending
—
Feb 25, 2019
Listed
$629,900
$326/sq ft
Charming eight room, three bedroom, two full bath Cape Style home located on a lovely residential street. Natural light shines in on the beautiful hardwood floors.The living room has a bay window and wood burning fireplace. The dining room has a charming corner cabinet to hold your treasured china. The kitchen counters are a pretty granite and the stainless steel appliances nearly new. The den has sliders to the spacious deck which overlooks a large flat backyard.The room off the living room can be a home office or room of your choice. Finished playroom on basement level has above ground windows for good natural light and a colorful tile floor. This location offers fabulous opportunities for outdoor sports with close proximity to The Middlesex Fells which has walking/biking trails. Nearby Spot Pond offers kayaking and paddle boats. This location is also a commuter's delight with easy access to Commuter Rail and Oak Grove T Station as well as Routes 95, 93 and 1.
MLS PIN #70201911
Jul 29, 2005
Sold
$425,000
$220/sq ft
Jul 21, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jun 1, 2005
Listed
$459,900
$238/sq ft
English Cape in sought after neighborhood on the Melrose line. Hardwood floors in every room but one under the carpet, fireplaced living room, cherry cabinet kitchen, dining room with built-ins, fabulous sunroom. House is much bigger than it looks. Sliders from the den lead to a huge deck, great for entertaining, overlooking the large flat yard. Great commuter location. Walking distance to Fells Reservation & Stone Zoo & The garage is used for storage only.
Public Records
Aug 22, 1986
Sold
$220,000
$114/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,290 (+1.4%)
$440,400 + $383,700
$824,100
2025
$8,179 (+6.0%)
$440,400 + $359,100
$799,500
2024
$7,718 (+3.9%)
$400,400 + $328,400
$728,800
2023
$7,427 (+13.0%)
$360,400 + $308,700
$669,100
2022
$6,570 (−1.5%)
$340,400 + $290,700
$631,100
2021
$6,667 (+4.9%)
$330,400 + $285,800
$616,200
2020
$6,355 (+14.8%)
$320,400 + $268,600
$589,000
2019
$5,538 (−3.0%)
$320,400 + $173,200
$493,600
2018
$5,711 (−1.9%)
$300,400 + $187,300
$487,700
2017
$5,821 (+2.2%)
$290,400 + $179,400
$469,800
2016
$5,695 (+12.1%)
$280,400 + $168,000
$448,400
2015
$5,082 (−2.9%)
$240,400 + $151,700
$392,100
2014
$5,233 (+4.1%)
$230,400 + $157,500
$387,900
2013
$5,029 (+3.6%)
$220,400 + $164,700
$385,100
2012
$4,856 (+0.8%)
$220,400 + $164,700
$385,100
2011
$4,816 (+8.3%)
$220,400 + $174,000
$394,400
2010
$4,448 (+1.5%)
$220,400 + $166,700
$387,100
2009
$4,384
$220,400 + $182,500
$402,900
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
7/10
Colonial Park Elementary School
Public, K-4 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
Stoneham Middle School
Public, 5-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
7/10
Stoneham High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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About
Wyoming
Wyoming, located between Melrose Highlands and downtown Melrose, is a residential and commuter-friendly Melrose neighborhood with leafy side streets and a compact village center. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Wyoming Avenue at West Wyoming Avenue, where corner storefronts, a classic pizza counter, and a small-town streetscape set the daily rhythm. Pillars include Turner's Seafood at Melrose Station, the Beebe Estate’s historic grounds, and the Melrose Symphony Orchestra’s local concert calendar. Housing leans toward well-kept Victorians and early-20th-century colonials with front porches and mature trees. The Middlesex Fells Reservation frames the edge of the area with trailheads and reservoir views. Sidewalk-scale blocks connect to commuter rail platforms and neighborhood parks.
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Public facts and zoning for 6 Philips Rd
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq. Ft.
1,931
Stories
2
Lot Size
0.27 Acres
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1930
Year Renovated
—
County
Middlesex County
APN
2296194S
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026.
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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, 15 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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