Last Sold Price
3 beds1,622 sqft$369/sqft
35 Leonard Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

Description

Tucked away on a downtown Melrose side street & just a short stroll to restaurants, shops & train~~ this ultra chic Gambrel/Colonial Style home, circa 1926, is the home you have been dreaming about! This 3 bed 1.5 bath residence has been lovingly maintained & meticulously cared for & offers well proportioned rooms with gracious high ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, welcoming & expansive spaces for entertaining as well as casual everyday easy living. A few of the features of this home are a quality...Tucked away on a downtown Melrose side street & just a short stroll to restaurants, shops & train~~ this ultra chic Gambrel/Colonial Style home, circa 1926, is the home you have been dreaming about! This 3 bed 1.5 bath residence has been lovingly maintained & meticulously cared for & offers well proportioned rooms with gracious high ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, welcoming & expansive spaces for entertaining as well as casual everyday easy living. A few of the features of this home are a quality kitchen featuring superb work space & deluxe appliances; exquisite living room & dining room; well appointed baths; bonus lower level flex space & wonderful stone patio in the flat rear yard affording privacy in this wonderful friendly neighborhood. There is lovely architectural detail throughout, abundant natural light, walk up attic, gas heating & cooking storage & off street parking complete this fine home on a tree lined street. Walk score of 89 in super hot Melrose!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/17/2016 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Nancy Ciampa McLaughlin • Redfin Corp.
  2. Listed by Deborah Neumann • Redfin Corp.

Property Details for 35 Leonard Road

Status
MLS #
71979362
Days on Market
16
Taxes
$4,857 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1926
Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Gambrel /Dutch
Style
Gambrel /Dutch
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$700,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

100.0%

Melrose, MA

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$650,000 | 639 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose, MA 02176
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Square Feet
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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7

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Sold 01/22/26

3
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.08
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
1/32
8

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Sold 03/24/25

3
Bedrooms
1,400
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/36
9

$750,000

Sold 12/02/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

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Building Information for 35 Leonard Road

Stories-Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,573 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,444 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,040

Property Taxes

$405

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 35 Leonard Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1622.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Apply
  • High School: Mhs
  • Middle School: Memorial
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Exercise Room, Sun Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 160.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 10.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 72.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled,Wainscoting
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Marble,Remodeled
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 120.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 99.0
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 9.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 180.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Radiant heat in bath's. In very,very heavy rain,there is some seepage. Roof (2011),water heater (2014) windows & heating (2008) patio (2012) Yard is partially fenced in. All window ac's & appliances to stay. Seller's attorney to hold deposit (not Redfin).
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:0D7 P:0000047,654776
  • Assessments: $393,900
  • Book: 56730
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: URB
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Foundation Area: 9999.0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 35 Leonard Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 18, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #571636374

$598,000

+8.1% / yr

May 17, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71979362

$598,000
Apr 5, 2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71979362

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/18/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #571636374

$598,000

+8.1% / yr

05/17/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71979362

$598,000
04/05/2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71979362

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

Public Records for 35 Leonard Road

Taxable ValueLand$387,700Additions$360,300Total$748,000
Tax Record2025$7,405 ($617 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,622 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,622 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt538 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,572 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926ZoningURBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:0D7 P:0000047Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 35 Leonard Road

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

Hoover Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Roosevelt Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lincoln 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 35 Leonard Road, Melrose, MA 02176
$598,000
3
1,622
3,573
$760,000
3
2,280
3,581
$835,000
3
1,440
3,565
$540,000
5
2,749
6,680
$140,000
3
3,113
3,113
$338,000
3
1,044
4,186

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