226 Forest St
Melrose, MA 02176
3 bd 2 ba 1,296 sqft Built 1906 Lot 4,443 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$642,000
Apr 29, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2022 | Sold | $642,000 | MLS #72956441 |
| Mar 23, 2022 | Listed | $575,000 | MLS #72956441 |
| Aug 29, 2013 | Sold | $253,000 | MLS #71431790 |
| Aug 9, 2012 | Listing removed | $249,000 | MLSPIN |
| Jun 19, 2012 | Relisted | $249,000 | MLS #71323026 |
| Jun 6, 2012 | Listing removed | $249,000 | MLSPIN |
| May 22, 2012 | Price changed | $249,000 | MLS #71323026 |
| Mar 11, 2012 | Price changed | $260,000 | MLS #71323026 |
| Jan 3, 2012 | Listed | $274,900 | MLS #71323026 |
| Mar 31, 2006 | Sold | $340,500 | MLS #70315320 |
| Jan 14, 2006 | Listed | $339,900 | MLS #70315320 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $281,300 | $420,600 | $701,900 | $6,949 |
| 2024 | $281,300 | $395,100 | $676,400 | $6,717 |
| 2023 | $190,100 | $382,400 | $572,500 | $5,965 |
| 2022 | $183,400 | $382,400 | $565,800 | $5,981 |
| 2021 | $169,400 | $356,900 | $526,300 | $5,763 |
| 2020 | $169,400 | $318,600 | $488,000 | $5,392 |
| 2019 | $155,900 | $294,400 | $450,300 | $4,868 |
| 2018 | $155,900 | $267,700 | $423,600 | $4,799 |
| 2017 | $138,900 | $254,900 | $393,800 | $4,647 |
| 2016 | $96,900 | $248,500 | $345,400 | $4,259 |
| 2015 | $96,900 | $223,000 | $319,900 | $4,146 |
| 2013 | $95,700 | $197,600 | $293,300 | $3,822 |
| 2005 | $96,300 | $217,300 | $313,600 | $3,054 |
| 2004 | $84,200 | $164,300 | $248,500 | $2,863 |
| 2003 | $76,600 | $149,300 | $225,900 | $2,767 |
Property facts
Year built
1906
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,296 sqft
Lot size
4,443 sqft
ZIP code
02176
City
Melrose
Street
Forest St
Coordinates
42.44876, -71.05537
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$3,758
Gross rental yield
7.02%
Implied cap rate
4.57%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 226 Forest St last sell?
226 Forest St most recently sold on Apr 29, 2022 for $642,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 226 Forest St?
The most recent total assessment for 226 Forest St (year 2025) is $701,900 with $6,949 in property tax.
How does 226 Forest St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 9.3% above the last sale price of $642,000.
When was 226 Forest St built?
226 Forest St was built in 1906.
How does 226 Forest St compare to others on Forest St?
We track 6 other properties on Forest St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Forest St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 226 Forest St?
226 Forest St is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,296 sqft, 4,443 sqft lot single_family.
Is 226 Forest St a flip candidate?
No — 226 Forest St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 226 Forest St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 226 Forest St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+1.3%
Implied 1-yr
+5.4%
2026 Q2
$922.3K
2026 Q3
$933.7K
ZIP 02176 — Median Price History + Forecast
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