Seller's Agent in 2026
Barbara Grasso
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(978) 502-6242
1 in this area
37 Total Sales
225 Howard St Melrose, MA 02176
Horace Mann Neighborhood
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,541
Sq Ft
7,841
Sq Ft
Highlights
- Medical Services
- Custom Closet System
- Deck
- Horace Mann Elementary School Rated A-
- Colonial Architecture
- Property is near public transit and schools
About This Home
As of February 2026Property Assessed at $43k OVER Asking Price! Curb Appeal plus Location and Charm in the Horace Mann Neighborhood! This Meticulously maintained Colonial style home near Melrose Highlands MBTA Station is full of life, character & warmth. The formal fireplaced Living Room and Dining Room with custom built-ins are truly the heart of this home. The Home Office (which could easily have a door replace a window to the deck for a private entrance) is currently being used as a Sunroom. So many unique details, this home needs to be seen to appreciate the tasteful touches. Three nicely sized bedrooms on the 2nd floor with a full bathroom. Use your creativity to update the Kitchen and make the Accessory Apartment in Lower Level something really special as it features a kitchen set up, bedroom, family room with fireplace, another full bathroom and its own separate entrance. Also Convenient to the Orange Line at Oak Grove, several Highways, Schools, tons of Shopping options, Restaurants and more.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services Listed on: 10/31/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1958
Lot Details
- 8,046 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced Yard
- Level Lot
- Cleared Lot
- Property is zoned URA
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
- 4 Open Parking Spaces
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Blown Fiberglass Insulation
- Shingle Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,541 Sq Ft Home
- Beamed Ceilings
- Ceiling Fan
- Decorative Lighting
- Light Fixtures
- Insulated Windows
- Window Screens
- French Doors
- Insulated Doors
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Home Office
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Laminate Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Custom Closet System
- Dual Closets
- Bathtub with Shower
- Separate Shower
- Linen Closet In Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
- Block Basement Construction
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Rain Gutters
Schools
- Lottery System Elementary School
- Melrose Middle School
- Melrose High School
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Baseboard Heating
- 100 Amp Service
- Tankless Water Heater
Additional Features
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
- Property is near public transit and schools
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:F12 P:0000035,660797
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 30, 2017
Sold by
Arthur T
Bought by
Kathleen Herman Irt
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 21, 1977
Bought by
Herman Kathleen and Herman Arthur
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $25,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2026 02/27/26 | Sold | $935,000 | -1.5% | $368 / Sq Ft |
| 02/01/2026 02/01/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/01/2025 12/01/25 | Price Changed | $949,000 | -2.7% | $373 / Sq Ft |
| 10/31/2025 10/31/25 | For Sale | $975,000 | -- | $384 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $88 | $890,100 | $488,500 | $401,600 |
| 2024 | $8,700 | $876,100 | $474,500 | $401,600 |
| 2023 | $8,609 | $826,200 | $460,600 | $365,600 |
| 2022 | $8,153 | $771,300 | $418,700 | $352,600 |
| 2021 | $7,912 | $722,600 | $390,800 | $331,800 |
| 2020 | $7,987 | $722,800 | $390,800 | $332,000 |
| 2019 | $7,079 | $654,900 | $348,900 | $306,000 |
| 2018 | $6,867 | $606,100 | $300,100 | $306,000 |
| 2017 | $6,648 | $563,400 | $279,100 | $284,300 |
| 2016 | $6,705 | $543,800 | $279,100 | $264,700 |
| 2015 | $6,302 | $486,300 | $265,200 | $221,100 |
| 2014 | $6,088 | $458,400 | $237,300 | $221,100 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Barbara Grasso
-
Hixon + Bevilacqua Home Group
H
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Hixon + Bevilacqua Home Group
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield
(781) 334-5700
1 in this area
90 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73450034
APN: MELR-000012F-000000-000035
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