Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds2,400 sqft$226/sqft
49 Nowell Rd, Melrose, MA 02176
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.38 acresLot Size
1938Year Built
$226/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Loc.! Loc.! Loc.! Fantastic Highlands Location! Situated on one of the Town's prettiest streets this Stately 1938 SE Colonial has so much to offer! This lovely home features: Generous size rms., 4/5 Bedroom FP liv. rm., Hardwood Flrs., 1st flr. Den or hard to find First Flr. bdrm., unique period built ins, eat in kitchen, formal dining rm that leads to inviting enclosed patio which overlooks private enclosed back yard and sun splashed deck! walk up Attic with expansion potential! Finished basement...Loc.! Loc.! Loc.! Fantastic Highlands Location! Situated on one of the Town's prettiest streets this Stately 1938 SE Colonial has so much to offer! This lovely home features: Generous size rms., 4/5 Bedroom FP liv. rm., Hardwood Flrs., 1st flr. Den or hard to find First Flr. bdrm., unique period built ins, eat in kitchen, formal dining rm that leads to inviting enclosed patio which overlooks private enclosed back yard and sun splashed deck! walk up Attic with expansion potential! Finished basement with working FP and well landscaped yard with over 16,000+ sq ft lot offers you much privacy. A commuter delight that is conveniently located just about 1/2 mile from Melrose Highlands Commuter train and just a short distance to Melrose's fabulous restaurants and shopping only add to this homes appeal!
  • Listed by: David Divecchia • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Listing closed: 08/13/2014 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71704838

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,100,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

112.2%

Melrose, MA

9 comparable properties found

front view of a house with a yard
1/2
1

$618,000

Sold 02/27/25

4
Bedrooms
2,074
Square Feet
0.31
Acres
$945,000 | 31 Cass Street, Melrose, MA 02176
1/43
2

$945,000

Sold 05/30/25

5
Bedrooms
2,132
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/43
3

$975,000

Sold 05/07/26

5
Bedrooms
2,045
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/43
4

$1,100,000

Sold 10/28/24

5
Bedrooms
2,693
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
$1,364,000 | 59 Beech Avenue, Melrose, MA 02176
1/34
5

$1,364,000

Sold 07/23/26

5
Bedrooms
2,123
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
a view of a big house with a yard
1/43
6

$1,205,000

Sold 05/07/25

5
Bedrooms
2,502
Square Feet
0.35
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/2
7

$1,280,000

Sold 05/29/25

4
Bedrooms
2,140
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/38
8

$1,050,000

Sold 01/10/25

5
Bedrooms
2,216
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$1,210,000 | 105 Walton Park, Melrose, MA 02176
1/42
9

$1,210,000

Sold 08/27/25

4
Bedrooms
2,124
Square Feet
0.21
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, David Divecchia
Add your commute

Payment Calculator

$3,246 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,755

Property Taxes

$492

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 49 Nowell Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,898 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Melrose
  • Area: MA-Melrose
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Lot Size: 0.38 AC / 16,658 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2400.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Roosevelt
  • High School: Mhs
  • Middle School: Mms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oil Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Garage Access, Bulkhead, 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
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Play Room
  • Interior Features: Other(See Remarks)
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Decorative Lighting
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Decorative Lighting, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Porch - Enclosed, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Enclosed, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Other (See Remarks)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Oil, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Sold "as is" New Roof and Exterior paint. Offers,if any,please submit by Tuesday 5pm and allow 24 hrs for a response. Mid August closing date preferred.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 659200
  • Assessments: $452,700
  • Book: 52236
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Zoning: URA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 49 Nowell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 13, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71704838

$542,000
Jul 2, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71704838

Jun 25, 2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71704838

$529,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/13/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71704838

$542,000
07/02/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71704838

06/25/2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71704838

$529,900

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

Public Records for 49 Nowell Road

Taxable ValueLand$555,800Additions$316,200Total$872,000
Tax Record2025$8,633 ($719 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,399 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,399 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt812 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,657 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938ZoningURACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:C13 P:0000088Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 49 Nowell 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
Roosevelt Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Winthrop Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lincoln 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.

Similar Homes

New listings in 02176

$599,000 | 112 Porter Street, Unit 5, Melrose, MA 02176
1/19
New

$599,000

2
Bedrooms
905
Square Feet
Contact Agent | 14 Blueberry Hill Lane, Unit 14, Melrose, MA 02176
1/40
Coldwell Banker Realty Coming Soon

Contact Agent

3
Bedrooms
2,483
Square Feet
a view of a house with a garden
1/33
Contingent

$869,000

3
Bedrooms
1,905
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/42
Listed By Coldwell Banker Realty

$669,900

4
Bedrooms
1,254
Square Feet
a front view of a building with a yard and parking space
1/40

$589,900

2
Bedrooms
1,236
Square Feet
$720,000 | 244 Beech Avenue, Melrose, MA 02176
1/22
Virtual Tour

$720,000

4
Bedrooms
1,344
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
a view of a house with a yard and tree s
1/35

$1,050,000

5
Bedrooms
2,181
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
a house view with a garden space
1/26
Compass Coming Soon

Contact Agent

3
Bedrooms
1,573
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
$849,000 | 28-30 Crescent Avenue, Melrose, MA 02176
1/42

$849,000

6
Bedrooms
2,472
Square Feet
0.11
Acres

Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 49 Nowell Road, Melrose, MA 02176
$542,000
5
2,400
16,658
$347,000
4
1,688
12,274
5
1
2,675
15,006
3
3,124
7,257
$460,000
4
2,006
6,255
$1,000,000
5
2,227
10,254

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, David Divecchia

The property listing data and information, or the images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS. The property listing data and information, and the images, are for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information, or as to the accuracy of any of the images, set forth herein.