225 Howard St Melrose, MA 02176
Horace Mann NeighborhoodEstimated payment $4,935/month
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
Curb Appeal plus Location and Charm! This Meticulously maintained Colonial style home near Melrose Highlands 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. Convenient to Highways, Schools, tons of Shopping options, Restaurants and more. Don't wait too long to see this one!
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
- Shingle Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,541 Sq Ft Home
- Beamed Ceilings
- Ceiling Fan
- Decorative Lighting
- Light Fixtures
- Insulated Windows
- French Doors
- Insulated Doors
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Home Office
- Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup
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
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
- Block Basement Construction
- Laundry in Basement
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
- Tankless Water Heater
Additional Features
- Deck
- 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
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $25,000 | No Value Available |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73450034
APN: MELR-000012F-000000-000035
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