159 Howard St, Melrose, MA 02176
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OFF MARKET

$984,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,863 sqft

159 Howard St, Melrose, MA 02176

Est. Refi. Payment $6,205/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 21, 2020 for $745,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$984K
Since last month
Increased$800 (+0.1%)
Since last year
Increased$30K (+3.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$239K (+32.1%)
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
September 2026$984K
August 2026$983K
July 2026$1.02M
June 2026$1.04M
May 2026$1.05M
April 2026$1.02M
March 2026$1.01M
February 2026$970K
January 2026$945K
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
760 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$850,000
08/18/26
3
2
1,917
768 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,031,800
05/14/26
3
2
1,628
76 Lovell Rd, Melrose, MA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$915,000
11/06/25
3
1
1,755
155 Cochrane St, Melrose, MA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$838,000
05/15/26
3
2
2,138
50 Conrad Rd, Melrose, MA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$950,000
09/23/26
3
2.5
2,162
639 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$650,000
07/30/26
3
1.5
1,553
10 Hesseltine Ave, Melrose, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,001,000
02/13/26
3
2
1,350
89 Lovell Rd, Melrose, MA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,170,000
03/02/26
3
2
1,857
225 Howard St, Melrose, MA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$935,000
02/27/26
4
2.5
2,541
38 Cranmore Ln, Melrose, MA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,125,000
05/15/26
4
2
2,506

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
140 Howard St, Melrose, MA 02176
0.05
$507,900
2
1
964
Off Market
744 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA 02176
0.04
$972,300
3
1.5
1,875
Off Market
109 Howard St, Melrose, MA 02176
0.11
$983,000
3
2
2,340
Off Market
104 Howard St, Melrose, MA 02176
0.12
$1,009,600
4
2
2,708
Off Market
127 Larchmont Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
0.13
$1,465,000
4
3
5,020
Recently Sold
31 Sunset Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
0.12
$1,039,900
4
1.5
1,604
Off Market
760 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA 02176
0.11
$850,000
3
2
1,917
Recently Sold
62 Cranmore Ln, Melrose, MA 02176
0.13
$1,142,700
5
2
2,400
Off Market
768 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA 02176
0.13
$1,031,800
3
2
1,628
Recently Sold
100 Larchmont Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
0.17
$1,555,800
4
2.5
3,253
Off Market
225 Howard St, Melrose, MA 02176
0.15
$935,000
4
2.5
2,541
Recently Sold
46 Cranmore Ln, Melrose, MA 02176
0.17
$1,009,200
3
2.5
1,943
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1930
1,863 sqft
$528/sqft
Garage

About this House

Charming inside and out this HORACE MANN Cape Cod style home will charm you the minute you step inside the front door! Graceful archways adorned with wide fluted mouldings frame the entryway to the living room with fireplace and the dining room which includes two custom built corner china cabinets and chair rail mouldings. Adjacent to the living room is a den/home office with skylights and wrapped with windows which provide a great view of the lushly landscaped rear yard with stone patio where there is ample room to play, barbecue or enjoy your vacation at home. The kitchen features, granite countertops and a custom granite bump out that will accommodate seating. The lower level media/family room is large enough to host friends and family for movie or game night. Updates and amenities include CA, updated electric, HW, and irrigation system. Highlands Commuter Rail, bus, shopping, schools and dining are all close by. This jewel will not last so do not delay!
159 Howard St, Melrose, MA 02176 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,863 sqft single-family home built in 1930. It last sold for $745,000 on Aug 21, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $984,200, with a rent estimate of $4,006/month.

Home Details for 159 Howard St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Electric, OilAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposal
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Stone, WoodPatioSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6098 sqft

Building

Fitness & Sports
Tennis Court

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 21, 2020
Source: N/A
Sold
$745,000
Jul 17, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$715,000
Aug 31, 2018
Source: N/A
Sold
$715,000
Jul 18, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$610,000
Jul 13, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$610,000

Market trends in Melrose

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$940K
$18.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$499
$29MoM
Available listings
51
1MoM

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

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  • 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 159 Howard St

  • What is 159 Howard St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 159 Howard St in Melrose, MA is $984,200.
  • What is the price history for 159 Howard St?
    159 Howard St in Melrose, MA last sold for $745,000 in August 2020.
  • 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 $940K. That is up $18.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 159 Howard St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 159 Howard St in Melrose, MA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 159 Howard St?
    The lot at 159 Howard St in Melrose, MA is about 0.14 acres (6,098 sq ft).

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