$923,901Average Value$297Average Price per Sq Ft5Homes For Sale
Suburban living in downtown Melrose
Ten miles north of Boston, Horace Mann is a community in downtown Melrose with 20th-century homes in a convenient, central location. “You get accessibility,” says Rosa Molettieri, a real estate agent with Barrett, Chris. J., Realtors, who has over 25 years of experience. “There’s public transportation, groceries and parks.” Horace Mann Elementary is also in the neighborhood, which Molettieri says is a plus for families. “You have the convenience of a well-established community,” she says.
Lined with tranquil streets and a variety of homes nestled within them, Horace Mann is a beautiful residential area of Melrose.
Main Street provides Horace Mann residents with a downtown area filled with an array of shops and restaurants.
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Traditional New England homes
Horace Mann’s homes are a mix of Cape Cod, bungalow and Colonial styles, typically built during the early to mid-20th century. “They’re traditional New England homes,” Molettieri says. Set along narrow, sidewalk-lined streets, these single-family homes often include porches or stoops and attached or detached garages. Front lawns are trimmed and tidy, dotted with oaks and maples. Homes at the top of the price range often have golf course views, private pools and multi-car garages. There are also a few apartment and condo buildings in the neighborhood. Most home prices range from about $500,000 to $900,000, but prices for newly renovated or larger homes range from $900,000 to $1.3 million.
Residents looking to to settle into a small home can find a wide range of styles in Horace Mann.
Colonial inspired homes are a key part of the types of homes found in Horace Mann.
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Downtown shopping and dining along Main Street
Towers Plaza Shopping Center features a handful of businesses, including Whole Foods and Liberty Bell, a no-frills, counter-serve restaurant that has been serving fresh seafood and its signature roast beef for nearly 50 years. Next door, Kennedy’s Ice Cream Bar offers more than 40 flavors. Farther down Main Street, local businesses include boutiques, beauty services and coffee shops. Planted – Organic Cafe is a go-to for superfood salads and smoothies, while Buckalew’s General Store offers home goods, gifts and artisan snacks. For dinner or a night out, Mexico Lindo serves authentic cuisine and craft cocktails and has live mariachi music on Wednesdays.
For Horace Mann residents, Main Street is the perfect place to do some window shopping as they walk past all the local boutiques.
Residents of Horace Mann can shop for their groceries at their local Whole Foods Market.
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Festival fun on Main Street
Each July, Main Street transforms for the Summer Stroll, a lively evening of food, music and vendors. In September, the long-running Victorian Fair celebrates the city’s history and includes carnival rides, craft booths and the popular Big Ticket Raffle, featuring prizes from local businesses.
Fresh produce is a must buy for locals of Horace Mann when they attend the Melrose Farmers Market.
The Bread Shop sells many great tasting baked good that locals enjoy at Melrose Farmers Market.
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Academic and athletic opportunities at Melrose High
Horace Mann is part of Melrose Public Schools, rated A-minus by Niche. Local kids may start at the neighborhood’s Horace Mann Elementary before moving to Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle and Melrose High — all rated A-minus. Teens at Melrose High may take dual-enrollment courses for credit at North Shore Community College. Melrose High also has a strong athletics program, with Division 3 state championships for wrestling in 2017, 2020, 2022 and 2023, and for football in 2017 and 2019.
Students at Melrose Veteran Memorial Middle School have a strong sense of school spirit and stick together.
Student residing in Horace Mann can attend Melrose High School, a highly rated school in the Melrose area.
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Parks and ponds nearby
Hesseltine Park includes a playground, picnic tables and youth sports fields for soccer and baseball. Nearby, Bellevue Golf Club offers a nine-hole course, swimming pool and four tennis courts for its members. Less than a mile away, Ell Pond is a favorite spot for boating and fishing, and is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill and pumpkinseed. Next to the pond, residents enjoy the Melrose Dog Park and cool off at the Lloyd Memorial Swimming Pool during the summer. Two miles away, the Middlesex Fells Reservation includes over 100 miles of trails through wooded hills and wetlands.
Part of the park and trail surrounding Ell Pond, the Knoll Memorial, pays honor to many veterans.
Locals of Horace Mann have access to Ell Pond which provides them with recreational areas for playing various sports as well as a dog park and the the Ell Pond Lake Trail.
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Transit
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Horace Mann Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Horace Mann, Melrose sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Horace Mann, Melrose over the last 12 months is $270,000, down 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Don’t miss this upper level, west facing two bedroom condo at the highly sought after Franklin Manor in the Horace Mann neighborhood. Fully renovated and freshly painted, this spacious home features brand new flooring and an open concept living and dining area that flows seamlessly to a private balcony. Both generously sized bedrooms include walk-in closets and balcony access. The primary suite
2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment on the 3d floor in a sought-after well maintained Franklin Manor condominium. Large screened balcony with access from living room and master bedroom, hardwood floors throughout. Laundry, trash and recycling facilities on each floor. 24/7 access to gym and racquetball courts in the building, as well as storage room and bike room at no additional cost. Two elevators
Very hard to find 2-bedroom, 2-bath corner unit located on the front side of the building in the highly sought-after Franklin Manor Condominiums. This well-maintained unit features a large open-concept living and dining area with sliders leading to a private balcony, offering extra natural light. —enclosed with glass inserts for extended three-season enjoyment. The fully applianced kitchen (7–8
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,936
Median Age
43
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$166,396
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$174,740
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.2%
College Graduates
63.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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