98 Boardman Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
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SOLD
APR 16, 2026

$636,000

Last sold price
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,370 sqft

98 Boardman Ave, Melrose, MA 02176

Est. Refi. Payment $3,846/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 16, 2026 for $636,000 (28% above list price)

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
17 Heywood Ave, Melrose, MA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$695,000
06/23/26
3
1
1,495
73 Sweetwater St, Saugus, MA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$560,000
08/14/26
2
1
1,216
76 Lovell Rd, Melrose, MA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$915,000
11/06/25
3
1
1,755
33 Ledge St, Melrose, MA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$750,000
07/24/26
3
1
1,521
155 Cochrane St, Melrose, MA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$838,000
05/15/26
3
2
2,138
15 Howard St, Wakefield, MA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$590,723
10/23/25
4
1
1,426
54 Lassell St, Wakefield, MA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$575,000
12/05/25
2
1
1,170
73 Shore Rd, Saugus, MA
0.57
Single-Family Home
$686,000
09/17/25
2
1
1,040
93 Sweetwater St, Saugus, MA
0.39
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$500,000
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2
1
708

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
79 Damon Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
0.05
$1,064,600
4
2
1,613
Off Market
76 Lovell Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
0.09
$915,000
3
1
1,755
Recently Sold
116 Boardman Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
0.04
$949,300
3
1.5
1,403
Off Market
89 Lovell Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
0.08
$1,170,000
3
2
1,857
Recently Sold
59 Frost Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
0.09
$963,200
2
2.5
2,072
Off Market
155 Cochrane St, Melrose, MA 02176
0.05
$838,000
3
2
2,138
Recently Sold
125 Boardman Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
0.07
$1,017,000
3
1.5
1,782
Off Market
67 Lovell Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
0.12
$1,568,700
5
3
2,898
Off Market
69 Heywood Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
0.12
$792,000
3
1.5
1,629
Off Market
17 Coolidge Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
0.09
$1,184,300
5
2
2,693
Off Market
61 Bay State Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
0.15
$819,300
3
1.5
1,260
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 1950
1,370 sqft
$464/sqft
4 Open Spaces

About this House

Located in the highly sought-after Horace Mann neighborhood, this charming home offers the perfect opportunity to make it your own. Perched atop a beautiful lot, the property features a newly paved driveway, a spacious yard, and a large detached shed for additional storage.Inside, the kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining area, creating a functional and inviting space for everyday living. The main level also includes a comfortable living room and a generously sized bedroom. Upstairs, you’ll find a large second bedroom with a separate nook—ideal for a home office, gaming area, or cozy reading space.The partially finished, heated basement offers even more versatility with cedar closet storage and a washer and dryer. This space could easily serve as a family room, workout area, or additional living space.This sweet home is full of potential and ready for its next chapter.
98 Boardman Ave, Melrose, MA 02176 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,370 sqft single-family home built in 1950. It last sold for $636,000 on Apr 16, 2026 (28% above the $495,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,903/month.
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Danielle Gahagan, (617) 593-8303
Reference Real Estate, (781) 342-0052
Bought with: Lisa Sheehan, (978) 821-4023, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties, (617) 262-1414
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73481424

Home Details for 98 Boardman Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,ConcreteNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1370 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas DryerAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, RefrigeratorLaundry: In Basement,Gas Dryer HookupRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: NoFloors: Vinyl, Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleFencing: Fenced/Enclosed, FencedExterior: Storage, Fenced YardFoundation: Stone
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 4No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Paved Drive,Off Street,On Street,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1370

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:E13 P:0000056, 660395

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $495,000Price Per Sqft: $464/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Mar 20 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: MelroseCommunity: Horace Mann
School Information
Elementary School: Horace MannHigh School: Melrose High School

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1370 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-StationNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5001 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73481424Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1370

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingPoolTennis Court(s)ParkWalk/Jog TrailsGolfMedical FacilityBike PathHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPublic SchoolT-Station

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 16, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73481424
Sold
$636,000
Mar 10, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73481424
Contingent
$495,000
Mar 2, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73481424
Listed For Sale
$495,000
Jan 20, 2006
Source: N/A
Sold
$360,000

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

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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 98 Boardman Ave

  • What is the price history for 98 Boardman Ave?
    98 Boardman Ave in Melrose, MA last sold for $636,000 in April 2026.
  • 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.
  • What do residents say about Melrose?
    Residents describe Melrose, MA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and well-kept. See recently sold homes in Melrose, MA.
  • Does 98 Boardman Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 98 Boardman Ave in Melrose, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 98 Boardman Ave have a pool?
    Yes, 98 Boardman Ave in Melrose, MA has a pool.

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