#73367517, Lesley Smith, Listing Office: Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
69 Richardson Rd Melrose, MA 02176
Property details
About 69 Richardson Rd
Stunning Victorian nestled on a level corner lot just steps to the train, bus, restaurants, & coffee shops! This beautifully updated home blends timeless charm w/casual modern elegance. A wraparound porch leads to a glass-enclosed sitting room/mudroom & a grand foyer with a show-stopping staircase. The dining room features modern lighting & Scalamandre wallpaper & the office/library boasts pocket doors, gas FP, bookshelves, & mini-split. The 1st fl bath is fully renovated & the spacious LR offers a w/wood-burning fireplace & bluestone mantel. Custom kitchen w/center island, wet bar, butler’s pantry, window seat, & large windows overlooking the private yard w/a pretty patio, shed, & mature plantings! The 2nd floor offers 4 generous bdrms & 2 full baths, including a primary suite w/walk-in closet & en-suite. 3rd floor holds 2 more large bdrms, bath, & kitchenette or artist studio. Lower level has full kitchen, bath, laundry, & bonus space—perfect for in-law or family room.
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(New)
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Interior: Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Office, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic
- Fireplace: Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 6
- Parking: Off Street, Driveway, Paved
- Exterior: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Fireplace(s)
- Cooling: Ductless, Whole House Fan
- List Price: $1,560,000
- Price/SqFt: $354
- Annual Tax Amount: $13,111
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Corner Lot, Level
- Directions: Morgan to Richardson
- Year Built: 1902
- Living Area: 4,404 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.22 Acres
- MLS Number: 73374595
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (617) 206-3333
- Listing Agent: Leeman & Gately
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Jun 30, 2020 | Home Sold | $1,178,500 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $1,320,300 | $13,111 |
2023 | $1,207,400 | $12,581 |
2022 | $1,011,500 | $10,692 |
2021 | $927,300 | $10,154 |
2020 | $925,400 | $10,226 |
2019 | $854,000 | $9,232 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•253 Vinton St
8
Horace Mann Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•40 Damon Ave
8
Greenwood Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.6 mi
•1030 Main St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $79,070. The most common annual income of people living in Melrose, MA is between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 69 Richardson Rd
The listing price of 69 Richardson Rd property is $1,560,000.
The property 69 Richardson Rd is a house located in Melrose, Massachusetts, 02176.
Active Listing: 69 Richardson Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 69 Richardson Rd are: Roosevelt Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Horace Mann Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Greenwood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Central Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Galvin Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Melrose High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Stoneham High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Wakefield Memorial High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $13,111 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 30, 2020 for $1,178,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 69 Richardson Rd has 6 bedrooms and 3 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 69 Richardson Rd is 4,404 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 69 Richardson Rd is 1902.
This home is located at 69 Richardson Rd in Melrose, MA and zip code 02176. This 4,404 square foot home, which was built in 1902, sits on a 0.22 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,560,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Melrose, MA there were more than 17 sold above asking price, over 5 sold below and more than 2 were sold right at the asked price. Between March and April 2025, Melrose, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 51.9%. Listings spent 18 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $830,000 during the same period.