225 Howard St

2,541 Sq. Ft.
$368 / Sq. Ft.
2,541
Sq. Ft.
$368
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Property Assessed at $43k OVER Asking Price! Curb Appeal plus Location and Charm in the Horace Mann Neighborhood! This Meticulously maintained Colonial style home near Melrose Highlands MBTA Station is full of life, character & warmth. The formal fireplaced Living Room and Dining Room with custom built-ins are truly the heart of this home. The Home Office (which could easily have a door replace a window to the deck for a private entrance) is currently being used as a Sunroom. So many unique details,...Property Assessed at $43k OVER Asking Price! Curb Appeal plus Location and Charm in the Horace Mann Neighborhood! This Meticulously maintained Colonial style home near Melrose Highlands MBTA Station is full of life, character & warmth. The formal fireplaced Living Room and Dining Room with custom built-ins are truly the heart of this home. The Home Office (which could easily have a door replace a window to the deck for a private entrance) is currently being used as a Sunroom. So many unique details, this home needs to be seen to appreciate the tasteful touches. Three nicely sized bedrooms on the 2nd floor with a full bathroom. Use your creativity to update the Kitchen and make the Accessory Apartment in Lower Level something really special as it features a kitchen set up, bedroom, family room with fireplace, another full bathroom and its own separate entrance. Also Convenient to the Orange Line at Oak Grove, several Highways, Schools, tons of Shopping options, Restaurants and more.
  1. Listed by Barbara Grasso • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Property Details for 225 Howard Street

Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING UPDATED: 02/27/2026 03:42 PM

Property Details for 225 Howard Street

StatusSold
MLS #73450034
Days on Market102
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1958
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Barbara Grasso

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield, Hixon + Bevilacqua Home Group

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Building Information for 225 Howard Street

Stories-Year Built1958Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 8,046 SF

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$5,291 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,557

Property Taxes

$734

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 225 Howard Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2541.0
  • Color: Tan
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Lottery System
  • High School: Melrose High School
  • Middle School: Melrose Middle School
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors, Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Countertops - Paper Based, Home Office, Accessory Apt.
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 165.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 228.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom3 Length: 19.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 170.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Basement
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 20.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 4.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 56.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 28.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom3 Width: 4.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 144.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 231.0
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Family Room Length: 21.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 150.0
  • Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Paper Based
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 14X4
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 253.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Living Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 88.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Flooring - Wood,French Doors
  • Room Office Length: 11.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 8.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Electric heat in Home Office,Both Fireplaces ARE operational. Floor in LL is Vinyl,Not asbestos. Kitchen ceiling is Joint Compound NOT Asbestos! Year Built,Sq Ft. and other information taken from Town Property Records.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:F12 P:0000035,660797
  • Assessments: $992,880
  • Book: 000
  • Map: F12
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: URA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 0
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 225 Howard Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 27, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73450034

$935,000—
Feb 10, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73450034

—
Feb 1, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73450034

—
Dec 1, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73450034

$949,000—
Oct 31, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73450034

$975,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/27/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73450034

$935,000
02/10/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73450034

—
02/01/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73450034

—
12/01/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73450034

$949,000
10/31/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73450034

$975,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 225 Howard Street

Taxable ValueLand$488,500Additions$401,600Total$890,100
Tax Record2025$8,812 ($734 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,541 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,541 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,046 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958ZoningURACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:F12 P:0000035Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 225 Howard Street

This home is within Melrose School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Winthrop Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Roosevelt Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Hoover Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Barbara Grasso

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