Horace Mann
Neighborhood in Melrose, Massachusetts
Middlesex County 02176
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.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.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.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.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.
Written By
Travis Rocha
Was this overview helpful?
Agents Specializing in this Area
-
Sharon Corr
Sharon Corr
The Corr Group, LLC
(833) 348-0152
83 Total Sales
1 in Horace Mann
$960,000 Price
-
Bill Gehan
Bill Gehan
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
(781) 549-0309
80 Total Sales
1 in Horace Mann
$1,025,000 Price
-
Julie Tsakirgis
Julie Tsakirgis
RE/MAX Property Shoppe, Inc.
(781) 776-5137
134 Total Sales
2 in Horace Mann
$760K - $1.1M Price Range
-
Virginia Todd
Virginia Todd
Responds QuicklyLeading Edge Real Estate
(857) 323-6892
75 Total Sales
3 in Horace Mann
$675K - $908K Price Range
-
Erica Covelle
Erica Covelle
Responds QuicklyCompass
(774) 458-9047
177 Total Sales
1 in Horace Mann
$830,000 Price
-
Kimberly O'Neil Mara
Kimberly O'Neil Mara
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 North East
(781) 483-0292
91 Total Sales
1 in Horace Mann
$625,000 Price
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Transit
Horace Mann Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Horace Mann, Melrose sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Horace Mann, Melrose over the last 12 months is $809,900, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$749,500
Median Sale Price
$809,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$870,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$720,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$505,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$495
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
988
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1936
Months of Supply
0.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,867
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,654
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,072
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
774
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Open Houses
-
Saturday, Jun 1412 - 1:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Rent
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
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
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Downtown Melrose
Transportation and dining option in the core of Melrose
Melrose Highlands
Melrose’s oldest neighborhood offers great transportation and connectivity
Oakland Vale
Saugus suburb with easy access to parks, shopping and Boston
Cedar Park
Larger Melrose homes near parks and downtown activity
Greenwood
A Wakefield neighborhood with an MBTA station and elementary school
Melrose East Side
Plentiful parks, well-regarded schools and proximity to Boston
Reviews
Are you familiar with the Horace Mann neighborhood? to let others know what life in this neighborhood is like.
Was this page helpful?
