NOT LISTED FOR SALE

68 Albion St Melrose, MA 02176

Melrose Highlands Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $839,000 - $924,299

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,953 Sq Ft
$452/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 20, 2025

Last sale price $860,000 $440 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,336 / mo

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Horace Mann Elementary School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1-minute walk to Dunton Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to 68 Albion, a lovingly maintained and conveniently located home right in the heart of Melrose! Blending timeless character with thoughtful updates it offers the perfect balance of charm and convenience. Discover the sun-splashed layout upon entry featuring hardwood floors, high ceilings, intricate original crown molding and generous living spaces, ideal for both entertaining and everyday living. The kitchen, with adjacent pantry and laundry area, boasts modern appliances, ample cabinetry, and a seamless flow into the dining area. Rounding out the main level is a full bath, located off what could be an additional bedroom, den space, or guest suite. Upstairs, you’ll find well-proportioned bedrooms and a second full bath. Outside, enjoy the wrap-around farmers porch, private yard, and original slate roof; with a location just less than 1/3 of a mile from the middle and high schools, commuter rail, restaurants, and parks, this home delivers comfort with unbeatable city access!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Gulden

Redfin Corp. Listed on: 06/26/2025

Redfin Corp.

Last Buyer's Agent

Walter Rivera

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,849

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 4,961 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned URB

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,953 Sq Ft Home
  • Crown Molding
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Block Basement Construction

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Schools

  • Melrose Elementary School
  • Mvmms Middle School
  • Melrose High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:C12 P:0000090,659045

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,849

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

4,961 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Compensation Based On: Compensation Offered but Not in MLS
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Oven
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead, Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead, Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Vinyl, First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
  • Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Concrete
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1953
  • Living Area: 1953
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: NB3534
  • MAIN SO: BB3298
  • Insulation: Partial

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle, Slate
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:C12 P:0000090,659045
  • Zoning: URB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4961
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7849

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Melrose High
  • Elementary School: Melrose
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mvmms

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2025
Closed on
Aug 20, 2025
Sold by
68 Albion Street Rt and Shah
Bought by
Schade Amy and Parolin Adam
Seller's Agent
James Gulden
Redfin Corp.
Buyer's Agent
Walter Rivera
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
List Price
$869,000
Sold Price
$860,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.04%
Views
62
Current Estimated Value
$883,075

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$23,075
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.85%
Original Mortgage
$774,000
Outstanding Balance
$769,228
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$113,847

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2023
Sold by
Shah Sameer C and Beatty Caitlin D
Bought by
68 Albion Street Rt and Shah

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2017
Closed on
Sep 15, 2017
Sold by
Oshea Matthew P and Oshea Rachel G
Bought by
Shah Sameer C and Shah Caitlin D
Seller's Agent
Mark Hutchinson
Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Denise Reilly
Premier Realty Group, Inc.
List Price
$589,900
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-6.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.64%
Original Mortgage
$522,500
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2002
Sold by
Madi Gyula and Madi Laura Nadine
Bought by
Oshea Matthew and Oshea Rachel G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,533
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Schade Amy $860,000 --
68 Albion Street Rt -- None Available
68 Albion Street Rt -- None Available
Shah Sameer C $550,000 --
Shah Sameer $550,000 --
Oshea Matthew $285,000 --
Shah Sameer C $550,000 --
Oshea Matthew $285,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schade Amy $774,000
Previous Owner Shah Sameer $522,500
Previous Owner Oshea Matthew $265,533
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Sold $860,000 -1.0% $440 / Sq Ft
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $869,000 +58.0% $445 / Sq Ft
09/15/2017 09/15/17 Sold $550,000 -6.8% $297 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/04/2017 08/04/17 For Sale $589,900 0.0% $319 / Sq Ft
07/21/2017 07/21/17 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2017 06/16/17 Price Changed $589,900 -1.7% $319 / Sq Ft
05/03/2017 05/03/17 For Sale $599,900 -- $324 / 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 $7,849 $792,800 $458,800 $334,000
2024 $7,670 $772,400 $445,300 $327,100
2023 $7,340 $704,400 $404,800 $299,600
2022 $7,336 $694,000 $404,800 $289,200
2021 $7,054 $644,200 $377,800 $266,400
2020 $6,673 $603,900 $337,400 $266,500
2019 $6,023 $557,200 $311,700 $245,500
2018 $6,271 $553,500 $283,400 $270,100
2017 $6,077 $515,000 $269,900 $245,100
2016 $5,193 $421,200 $263,100 $158,100
2015 $4,911 $378,900 $229,400 $149,500
2014 $4,673 $351,900 $202,400 $149,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Walter Rivera

    Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

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  • Mark Hutchinson

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Mark Hutchinson

    Brad Hutchinson Real Estate

    (781) 665-2222

    1 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Mark Hutchinson
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  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Denise Reilly

    Premier Realty Group, Inc.

    (978) 239-2327

    9 Total Sales

    Denise Reilly
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73397008

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: MELR-000012C-000000-000090

Massachusetts Middlesex County Melrose 02176 Melrose Highlands

68 Albion St, Melrose, MA

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