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Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Middlesex County, Massachusetts · Change town
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Real Estate

Melrose home prices hold near $885,000 median despite incomplete data

Melrose recorded 18 property deed transfers between Sept. 25 and Oct. 24, though only eight carry a sale price so far. Priced sales ranged from $226,777 for a Main Street condominium to $1,515,000 for a trust-sold property, with a median of $884,500.

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Council hears Flock camera concerns

Melrose City Council held an informational hearing on police use of Flock license-plate cameras amid rising privacy scrutiny. From our own coverage: Early voting underway ahead of Nov. 3 election; September home sales led by $1.515 million sale.

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of October 12 through October 18, 2026

Four Melrose-resident obituaries were published this week: Leydon, Robert J.; Murray, Holden J. "Ned"; Sullivan, Christine M.; and Thibeault, Daniel S. "Dan," who grew up in Melrose before later living in Mashpee and Cambridge.

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September's top sale hits $1.515 million

Melrose's priciest September home sale closed at $1.515 million amid many deeds without listed prices. From our own coverage: Early voting opens ahead of Nov. 3 election; September home sales led by $1.515 million deal.

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