81 Bancroft Rd, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176 • Upham Park
$785,000
Est. $4,178/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,272
Sq Ft
$617
Price/Sq Ft
0.17
Acres
1948
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
56
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73308296

About this home

Here's your chance - under $800K in Melrose! Fabulous Upham Park location, fenced yard, garage and plenty of off-street parking. 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Den off the kitchen can be used as a home office and leads to the back deck overlooking the spacious yard. The living room has nice classic details including a wood burning fireplace and wall sconces. The kitchen is ready for your new fresh ideas, maybe open into the dining room for a big open concept area. 3 bedrooms and an updated bath complete the second floor. Looking for extra square footage - there is a finished room in the basement great for a kid's playroom, another work-from-home area or a great teen space. New exterior paint and freshened landscape (2024) Current owners installed central air conditioning and windows. Irrigation system and newer FHW/Oil heat. Move into Melrose and enjoy all the trendy shops & restaurants and the ease of commuting w/ access to major routes, commuter rail and the Orange Line.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $799,900
Final Sale Price: $785,000
Difference: $14,900 (-1.9%)
Performance Metrics
98.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
56
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $629
Sale $/sq ft: $617
This property sold for $617 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.9% below the original asking price.

The property spent 56 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1948
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,272 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Interior Features

Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Heating
Baseboard, Oil
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Central Air
Has Cooling
Yes
Fireplace Features
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
Interior Features
High Speed Internet
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Basement Details
Full, Partially Finished
Window Features
Insulated Windows

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Block
Foundation Area
0 sq ft
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
Fencing
Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.17 acres
Lot Size
7,593 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1700
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
Yes
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Covered Parking Spaces
1

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
100 Amp Service

Community & HOA

Subdivision
Upham Park
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$7,995
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$805,100
Parcel Number
M:0H9 P:0000048,657699
Zoning
SRB

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
No

Location

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Neighborhood

Upham Park

81 Bancroft Rd, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Melrose
Rating information coming soon
Middle School
Mvmms
Rating information coming soon
High School
Melrose High
Rating information coming soon

Monthly Payment Calculator

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $666
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

1.9%
Price Range
57
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Feb 18, 2025
$785,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 57
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Listed for Sale
Oct 31, 2024
$799,900
Original listing
Agent: Mark Hutchinson Office: Brad Hutchinson Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Oct 31, 2024 New Listing Added $799,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
56 days
Price per Sq Ft
$617

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $7,995 $805,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,995
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$805,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mark Hutchinson
Listing Office Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
Agent MLS ID B0427845
Office MLS ID B11101

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