22 Ells Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
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OFF MARKET

$881,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,490 sqft

22 Ells Ave, Melrose, MA 02176

Est. Refi. Payment $5,432/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 29, 2025 for $872,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$881K
Since last month
Increased$5K (+0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$8K (+0.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$9K (+1.1%)
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 +87% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$881K
August 2026$870K
July 2026$876K
June 2026$867K
May 2026$865K
April 2026$859K
March 2026$870K
February 2026$872K
January 2026$855K
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
16 Ells Ave, Melrose, MA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$893,000
08/31/26
3
2.5
1,984
17 Heywood Ave, Melrose, MA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$695,000
06/23/26
3
1
1,495
1078 Main St, Melrose, MA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$970,000
06/29/26
3
1.5
1,737
155 Cochrane St, Melrose, MA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$838,000
05/15/26
3
2
2,138
15 Boardman Ave, Melrose, MA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
05/20/26
4
2
1,700
27 Pratt St, Melrose, MA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$800,000
12/18/25
3
1.5
1,169
2 Overlook Rd, Wakefield, MA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$870,000
01/12/26
3
2
1,529
76 Lovell Rd, Melrose, MA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$915,000
11/06/25
3
1
1,755
89 Lovell Rd, Melrose, MA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,170,000
03/02/26
3
2
1,857
10 Hesseltine Ave, Melrose, MA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$1,001,000
02/13/26
3
2
1,350

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
16 Ells Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
0.02
$893,000
3
2.5
1,984
Recently Sold
17 Heywood Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
0.03
$695,000
3
1
1,495
Recently Sold
15 Boardman Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
0.06
$1,100,000
4
2
1,700
Recently Sold
59 Frost Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
0.09
$963,200
2
2.5
2,072
Off Market
1078 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
0.09
$970,000
3
1.5
1,737
Recently Sold
69 Heywood Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
0.10
$792,000
3
1.5
1,629
Off Market
46 Pearl St, Melrose, MA 02176
0.14
$1,628,900
3
3.5
2,700
Off Market
76 Lovell Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
0.14
$942,900
3
1
1,755
Off Market
67 Lovell Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
0.14
$1,568,700
5
3
2,898
Off Market
10 Bay State Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
0.11
$910,300
3
1.5
1,540
Off Market
89 Sargent St, Melrose, MA 02176
0.15
$884,600
3
1
1,512
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 22 Ells Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1949
1,490 sqft
$591/sqft
Garage

About this House

LOCATION! HORACE MANN neighborhood, this expanded Cape features 3 bedroom, and 2 bathrooms and is located on a child safe, dead end street, off Main Street. This pristine home is within walking distance to Horace Mann, the middle school, the high school, as well as Whole Foods and more. There are hardwood floors throughout. The first floor has an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances including a gas stove, a full bathroom, a deck off the kitchen overlooking a nice backyard. The dining room is right off the kitchen with a bay window and the spacious, front to back living room has a fireplace. The upstairs features three bedrooms, all with ceiling fans and closet space as well as another full bathroom. The basement is partially finished with great extra space, currently used as a den. This area could also be a great playroom for children or a gym. There is also the laundry area and plenty of storage. The driveway leads to a 1 car garage. .
22 Ells Ave, Melrose, MA 02176 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,490 sqft single-family home built in 1949. It last sold for $872,000 on Apr 29, 2025 (12% above the $779,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $881,200, with a rent estimate of $3,643/month.
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Robert Drummey, (978) 766-1133
NE Property Consultants, (978) 766-1133
Robert Drummey, (978) 766-1133
Bought with: The Biega + Kilgore Team, (617) 504-7814, Compass, (617) 206-3333
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73334353

Home Details for 22 Ells Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Partially FinishedNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1490 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas OvenAppliances: Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Microwave, RefrigeratorDisposalLaundry: In BasementMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,OilNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: NoFloors: Hardwood, Flooring Wall To Wall Carpet
Security
Security: Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Deck, PatioExterior: Deck, PatioFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Detached,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1490

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1949
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 659883

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $779,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Feb 18 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Melrose
School Information
Elementary School: Horace MannJr High / Middle School: Melrose MemHigh School: Melrose High

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1490 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public SchoolNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5000 sqft

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73334353Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1490

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkGolfMedical FacilityLaundromatHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPublic School

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 29, 2025
Source: MLS PIN #73334353
Sold
$872,000
Feb 11, 2025
Source: MLS PIN #73334353
Listed For Sale
$779,900
Sep 30, 1993
Source: N/A
Sold
$160,500
Jul 20, 1990
Source: N/A
Sold
$165,000

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

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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
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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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    "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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  • Teri S.
    "Right on Main St. in the middle between Melrose and Malden centers."
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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 22 Ells Ave

  • What is 22 Ells Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 22 Ells Ave in Melrose, MA is $881,200.
  • What is the price history for 22 Ells Ave?
    22 Ells Ave in Melrose, MA last sold for $872,000 in April 2025.
  • 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 22 Ells Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 22 Ells Ave in Melrose, MA has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 22 Ells Ave?
    The lot at 22 Ells Ave in Melrose, MA is about 0.11 acres (5,000 sq ft).

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