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$8,905 Closing Credit¹
#73374059, Rossetti Poti Team, Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield
$699,000 List price
85 W Highland Ave Melrose, MA 02176
$8,301
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,377 sqft
0.2 acres
$508 / sqft
House
Property details
About 85 W Highland Ave
Attention contractors and homebuyers! An exciting opportunity awaits with this south-facing colonial, fully gutted and ready for your design. Current plans are for a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout with approximately 2,000 square feet, but the expansive lot offers plenty of room for additions. Situated just blocks from the vibrant shops of Melrose Highlands, the commuter rail station, and within half a mile of Whole Foods, CVS, and all levels of Melrose public schools, this location offers unmatched convenience while maintaining classic neighborhood charm. Bring your builder or architect and create the home you've always envisioned.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingOther
StatusActive
(New)
(New)
Size1,377 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.19 Acres
Year built1935
ParkingDetached, Paved Drive, Off Street
MLS #73379649
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Other
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $699,000
- Price/SqFt: $507
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,893
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: See map
- Year Built: 1935
- Living Area: 1,377 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.19 Acres
- MLS Number: 73379649
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Trove Properties
- Office Phone: (617) 269-7000
- Listing Agent: Alex Burke
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2022 | Home Sold | $400,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $694,200 | $6,893 |
| 2023 | $632,900 | $6,595 |
| 2022 | $624,900 | $6,605 |
| 2021 | $587,600 | $6,434 |
| 2020 | $545,700 | $6,030 |
| 2019 | $503,200 | $5,440 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 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
0.8 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. Most Melrose, MA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
10%
<35k
58%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
7%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
37%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
26%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
52%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Soccer
Men's Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
The Container Store
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Starbucks
Bonefish Grill
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Lexus
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Alternative
News
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 85 W Highland Ave
The listing price of 85 W Highland Ave property is $699,000.
The property 85 W Highland Ave is a house located in Melrose, Massachusetts, 02176.
Active Listing: 85 W Highland Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 85 W Highland Ave 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), Forestdale (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), 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 $6,893 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on February 15, 2022 for $400,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 85 W Highland Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 85 W Highland Ave is 1,377 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 85 W Highland Ave is 1935.
This home is located at 85 W Highland Ave in Melrose, MA and zip code 02176. This 1,377 square foot home, which was built in 1935, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $699,000.
Melrose, MA housing market in April 2025 saw over 17 listings sold above listed price, more than 2 sold at listed price and over 5 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Melrose, MA between March and April 2025 increased by 51.9%. In April 2025 median list price was $830,000 and the average listing age was 18 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.