129 Boardman Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
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OFF MARKET

129 Boardman Ave
Melrose, MA 02176

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,292 sqft

$902,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 25, 2026

$902,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 25, 2026
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,292 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$902K
Since last month
Decreased$22K (-2.4%)
Since last year
Increased$26K (+3%)
Since last sale
Increased$348K (+62.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +75% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$902K
July 2026$924K
June 2026$938K
May 2026$950K
April 2026$932K
March 2026$921K
February 2026$886K
January 2026$868K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
98 Boardman Ave, Melrose, MA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$636,000
04/16/26
2
1
1,370
29 Arlington Rd, Melrose, MA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$279,800
07/09/26
3
2
1,879
155 Cochrane St, Melrose, MA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$838,000
05/15/26
3
2
2,138
76 Lovell Rd, Melrose, MA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$915,000
11/06/25
3
1
1,755
33 Ledge St, Melrose, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$750,000
07/24/26
3
1
1,521
17 Heywood Ave, Melrose, MA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$695,000
06/23/26
3
1
1,495
73 Sweetwater St, Saugus, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$560,000
08/14/26
2
1
1,216
89 Lovell Rd, Melrose, MA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,170,000
03/02/26
3
2
1,857
768 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$1,031,800
05/14/26
3
2
1,628
17 Vale Rd, Wakefield, MA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$780,000
06/01/26
3
1.5
1,100

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
125 Boardman Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
0.01
$1,004,500
3
1.5
1,782
Off Market
17 Coolidge Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
0.05
$1,191,100
5
2
2,693
Off Market
116 Boardman Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
0.04
$945,000
3
1.5
1,403
Off Market
11 Arlington Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
0.09
$1,040,700
3
1.5
2,084
Off Market
98 Boardman Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
0.08
$636,000
2
1
1,370
Recently Sold
50 Conrad Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
0.08
$995,000
3
2.5
2,162
For Sale
155 Cochrane St, Melrose, MA 02176
0.09
$838,000
3
2
2,138
Recently Sold
56 Conrad Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
0.10
$1,213,600
4
2.5
2,362
Off Market
38 Cranmore Ln, Melrose, MA 02176
0.11
$1,125,000
4
2
2,506
Recently Sold
79 Damon Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
0.12
$1,054,200
4
2
1,613
Off Market
89 Lovell Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
0.11
$1,170,000
3
2
1,857
Recently Sold
46 Cranmore Ln, Melrose, MA 02176
0.13
$1,017,200
3
2.5
1,943
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 129 Boardman Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1942
Living Area
1,292 sqft
Price/Sqft
$698

About this House

Welcome home to this beautifully, maintained and updated 3 bedroom 1.5 bath cape style home in the Horace Mann School area. Move in condition - all you need to do is unpack and enjoy! Very easy walk to the playground and downtown shopping and restaurants. This neighborhood is known for the quiet, tree lined streets and easy access to both Wakefield and Melrose centers. The home balances tasteful modern decor with classic period details including a gracious dining room with built-in hutch, eat-in kitchen with maple cabinets, stainless appliances and granite countertops and LOTS of gleaming hardwood. The first floor also features a light filled, fireplaced living room and a sunny first floor office/sitting area. All bedrooms feature generously sized closets. The 1st floor bedroom includes a custom bookcase & storage unit. Both baths have been renovated and are south facing for lots of natural light. Level, fenced backyard with perennials and garage! Showings start Wed., 9/06!
129 Boardman Ave, Melrose, MA 02176 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,292 sqft single-family home built in 1942. It last sold for $554,000 on Oct 13, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $902,400, with a rent estimate of $3,680/month.

Home Details for 129 Boardman Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OilHeating Fuel: Oil
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1942
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6098 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 13, 2017
Source: N/A
Sold
$554,000
Sep 13, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$479,900
Sep 5, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$479,900
Jul 15, 2009
Source: N/A
Sold
$377,500
Mar 2, 2006
Source: N/A
Sold
$381,500

Market trends in Melrose

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$922K
$33.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
108.5%
1.9%MoM
Price per sq ft
$528
$11MoM
Available listings
50
23MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Melrose

At least 167 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 85 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 82 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 79 % Say kids play outside

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 77 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 75 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 70 % Say car is needed

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 62 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 61 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say there's wildlife

  • 52 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Rkg9ddsprw
    "I love Melrose, it’s a nice neighborhood, nice people, restaurants, things to do. The people who lives here are empathetic, respectful, and lovely. "
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  • Magalie Valcin
    "I’ve been leaving here for the past3 years. The area is quiet and most of the neighbors are nice and friendly."
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  • Rkg9ddsprw
    "I love to lice here because I’m feel safe, I also love the neighborhood, there are a lot of supermarket near me "
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  • Trulia User
    "All major highways are accessible to this area - 93, 128/95, rte 1 are all within. Stones throw to this area "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great for families especially with young kids. Dog friendly. Low crime. Lots of great schools and parks."
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  • Maidforaday1
    "We are surrounded by woodland areas, as well as two ponds and a golf course just down the street. The park is a short walk and we have two schools nearby. My children grew up here and have many fond memories of this neighborhood."
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  • Khalid B.
    "I do not own dog but I can see the dog owners walk their dogs around every day. Also there is a dog daycare in Melrose."
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  • Julia S.
    "My parents have lived here since 1991. They enjoy the sense of community, the ability to walk around safely, and the closeness to church, the natural food store, and the hospital. It’s really dog friendly, too."
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  • Janice N.
    "There are sidewalks in most streets and plenty of folks walking their dogs. Most clean up after them as you should. No dog party close by. It’s a safe, quiet community with a good neighborhood feel."
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  • Jim
    "I don’t own a dog, but there is a dog park nearby. People seem to like that. That’s all I have to say about that."
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  • Jim
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for three years and I really like the convenient location, parks and restaurants nearby. Also, the residents are very nice."
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  • Elaine B.
    "Melrose is a good place to raise children. It is a walkable, small city. It has good public schools and a wonderful public library. There is a Y with swimming and exercise programs. There are sport teams for all ages. "
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  • Keri
    "Busy street, lot's of dogs in the neighborhood. People are respectful and follow rules about leashing and pick up."
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  • Jenny D.
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for 15 years. I love it here. Clean and houses are kept up. Neighbors are friendly and easy to catch public transportation !"
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  • Nick
    "Most streets have sidewalks and grass patches and there is plenty of places to tace your dogs for socializing."
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  • Kerri C.
    "I have lived in this area for about 10yrs now and I absolutely love living here. Reminds me of my childhood town and I plan on retiring here "
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  • Nicole
    "It is the safest, most friendly place to live. I can walk my dogs at midnight and still feel safe. Homes are well-maintained, center of town is 3 blocks away. Neighbors are extremely friendly. "
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  • Wimsky
    "This area is friendly to animals, especially dogs. In addition, there’s a lot backyard space to let dogs play. "
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  • Alex Javo
    "My neighborhood is great. Walking distance to downtown Melrose. Easy access to public transportation. Very convenient and safe."
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  • Efuamantey
    "Great access to 4 different buses that’s barely a 7 minute ride to the T at oak grove. Can easily get downtown in 15 minutes if there isn’t traffic on I-93"
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  • Stephanie M.
    "Easy to get around driving or on the bus or commuter rail. Buses go down most main streets taking you to many areas of Melrose."
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  • bella g.
    "Dog owners would like that it's a great neighborhood to walk your dog."
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  • bella g.
    "Oak Grove and Pine Banks are so unified because of their quiet positioning in Melrose and not a lot goes on."
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  • bella g.
    "A typical commute to and from my neighborhood is usually very easy and not hard to get around and rarely has traffic."
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  • bella g.
    "Oak Grove and Pine Banks area is a safe place to live and raise your family."
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  • Laurie A.
    "Plenty of dog owners out and about all the time, so we are dog friendly. People do care about others picking up after themselves and being responsible owners, so that is expected."
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  • Laurie A.
    "Lovely homes from several different centuries, tree lined streets and friendly neighbors! It is not uncommon to see people out walking dogs, children riding bikes and neighbors chatting out front while shoveling snow in the winter or sitting on their porches in the summer."
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  • Laurie A.
    "We are able to walk to the commuter rail stop (purple line) in about 8 minutes. We are also on the bus line."
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  • Laurie A.
    "Depending upon where in the Highlands you live, you may be closer to either the Roosevelt Elementary School or the Horace Mann School."
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  • Ann D.
    "It has some very unique and beautiful housing, especially Victorian style...no two houses are alike. We can walk to good restaurants, grocery store, pharmacy. It is very friendly and people smile and speak to each other. It feels very safe to live here."
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  • Ann D.
    "There is a rail station that is a five minute walk away for those traveling to Boston."
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  • Ann D.
    "It is safe and friendly. Children are present."
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  • Teri S.
    "We have a great pool, gym, dog park, and children's park. We have several shops and restaurants. We are close to the subway and public transportation. Great community with lots of benefits."
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  • Teri S.
    "Right on Main St. in the middle between Melrose and Malden centers."
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  • Teri S.
    "Pine Banks Park is right opposite us. We have a day care on the premises."
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  • Anna M.
    "East Side has numerous schools. It also has a variety of restaurants. Another unique element is that it is close to Wakefield."
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  • Anna M.
    "There are numerous elementary schools to choose from. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. It is a good place to live for kids."
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Frequently asked questions about 129 Boardman Ave

  • What is 129 Boardman Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 129 Boardman Ave in Melrose, MA is $902,400.
  • What is the price history for 129 Boardman Ave?
    129 Boardman Ave in Melrose, MA last sold for $554,000 in October 2017.
  • Is Melrose a buyer's or seller's market?
    Melrose is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Melrose?
    The median sale price in Melrose is $922K. That is up $33.33K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 129 Boardman Ave?
    The lot at 129 Boardman Ave in Melrose, MA is about 0.14 acres (6,098 sq ft).

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