Dimensions11 x 12
LevelThird
2 Orris Place, Melrose MA 02176
Melrose, MA 02176 • Melrose Highlands
$799,900
Est. $5,061/month
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About this home
Melrose Highlands colonial home with wrap around front porch to sit on and watch the world go by. This fairly large home is old style and awaits your creativity to make it your style. First floor is LR, DR, KIT, 1/4 BATH, PANTRY, front and back stairs. Second floor has three bedrooms and full bath. Third floor has three rooms one of which is heated. Back third floor room was once a kitchen and still has sink with running water. Steam boiler installed in 2006. Buderus wall hot water heater installed in 2008.Roof 2011. Gutters 2017. Extensive electrical work was done in 1972 when seller bought the house and again in 2010.
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Property History
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Property Timeline
Pending Sale
Jul 13, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Listed for Sale
Jun 30, 2026
$799,900
Original listing
Agent: Paul C. Coogan
Office: Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/13/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 06/30/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $799,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,795 | $854,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$9,795
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$854,000
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1900
Living Area
2,209 sq ft
Lot Size
0.12 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
9
Interior
Heating
Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood, Vinyl
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch
Parking
Features
Off Street
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$9,795
Assessed Value
$854,000
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Down Payment Resource
Eligible
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Dining Room Light Fixture Is Not Wired Into The House.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
two rooms on third floor unheated
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
13 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sale Pending
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,209 sq ft
Total Rooms
9
Floor Layout
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Floor Layout
Finished Area
2,209 sq ft above grade
Dimensions14 x 13
LevelThird
Dimensions12 x 12
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelSecond
Dimensions14 x 12
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions16 x 15
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - 1/4
LevelFirst
Dimensions15 x 14
LevelFirst
Dimensions16 x 15
FeaturesFlooring - Vinyl, Pantry
LevelFirst
Dimensions13 x 13
LevelFirst
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Vinyl
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic
Windows:
Storm Window(s)
Basement:
Full
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch
Patio & Porch:
Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Nearby Schools
School District
Melrose School District local
A
School Safety
2024-25
0.6%
Low
0.4%
Suspensions
0.4%
In-School
0.2%
Emergency
4.9% below state avg
Elementary Schools
3 schools
A
Roosevelt School
0.3 mi
|
#124 of 824
|
Score: 57.9
Improved 100 spots from last year
-0.4 below state avg
406 students
Moderate
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Colonial Park School
0.4 mi
|
#3 of 12
|
Score: 50.9
Improved 257 spots from last year
-7.3 below state avg
229 students
Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-04
Stoneham Early Learning Center
0.7 mi
94 students
Diverse
Grades PK
Middle Schools
3 schools
A-
Melrose Middle School
0.6 mi
|
#92 of 352
|
Score: 50.4
Improved 6 spots from last year
-7.8 below state avg
886 students
Moderate
Grades 06-08
B+
Stoneham Central Middle School
1.6 mi
|
#132 of 352
|
Score: 46.3
Dropped 33 spots from last year
-11.9 below state avg
689 students
Moderate
Grades 05-08
A-
Galvin Middle School
2.3 mi
|
#79 of 352
|
Score: 52.1
Improved 5 spots from last year
-6.1 below state avg
1,056 students
Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 05-08
High Schools
3 schools
A-
Stoneham High School
0.7 mi
|
#91 of 346
|
Score: 61.0
Improved 37 spots from last year
+2.8 above state avg
599 students
Moderate
17 sports
• 1,334 athletes
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
A-
Wakefield Memorial High School
2.3 mi
|
#79 of 346
|
Score: 62.6
Improved 16 spots from last year
+4.4 above state avg
854 students
Moderate
18 sports
• 1,930 athletes
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
EMARC - Life Choices & Employment Services
2.6 mi
Grades 09-12
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Melrose Highlands
2 Orris Place, Melrose MA 02176
Melrose, MA 02176
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Paul C. Coogan
Listing Office
Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
Office Phone
781-665-2222
Agent MLS ID
B0429315
Office MLS ID
B11101
Listing Data Updated
Jul 14, 2026 3:30 AM EDT
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