North Shore and More Team
eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
(339) 444-2882
36 Total Sales
1 in Horace Mann
$1,200,000 Price
225 Howard St Melrose, MA 02176
Horace Mann NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $937,000 - $1,121,807
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,541
Sq Ft
$389/Sq Ft
Est. Value
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
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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
- 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
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 31, 2025
Closed on
Feb 10, 2026
Sold by
Kathleen Herman Irt and Galvin
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Barbara Grasso
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Buyer's Agent
Hixon + Bevilacqua Home Group
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield
List Price
$975,000
Sold Price
$935,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-4.1%
Views
479
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$53,202
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.23%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 30, 2017
Sold by
Arthur and Arthur Herman
Bought by
Kathleen Herman Irt and Galvin
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 21, 1977
Bought by
Herman Kathleen and Herman Arthur
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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North Shore and More Team
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Donna Gay
Donna Gay
Responds QuicklyRight Way Realty LLC
(351) 666-8448
76 Total Sales
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$490,000 Price
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Bill Gehan
Bill Gehan
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1 in Horace Mann
$1,025,000 Price
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Marie Presti
Marie Presti
Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
(857) 336-1481
102 Total Sales
1 in Horace Mann
$995,000 Price
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Christine Rocha
Christine Rocha
Residential Realty Group
(339) 210-1740
55 Total Sales
1 in Horace Mann
$870,000 Price
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May Mai
May Mai
PWK Realty LLC
(857) 425-2317
32 Total Sales
1 in Horace Mann
$908,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $935,000 | -- | ||
| Kathleen Herman Irt | -- | -- | |
| Herman Kathleen | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $250,000 | ||
| Closed | Kathleen Herman Irt | $200,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Arthur T | $200,000 | |
| Closed | Arthur T | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Arthur T | $60,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| 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
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| 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
-
Barbara Grasso
Seller's Agent in 2026
Barbara Grasso
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(978) 502-6242
1 in this area
33 Total Sales
-
Hixon + Bevilacqua Home Group
HB
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Hixon + Bevilacqua Home Group
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield
(781) 334-5700
1 in this area
103 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73450034
APN: MELR-000012F-000000-000035
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