Houses for sale in Melrose, Scottish Borders
House Prices in Melrose
Properties in Melrose have an average house price of £278k and had 184 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Melrose is an area in Scottish Borders with 3,638 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £1.45M.
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Property price trends in Melrose
According to the latest Registers of Scotland data, the average home in Melrose sold for £263,713 in 2026. That figure comes from 3,396 sales logged over the past 25 years.
Prices have softened over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £278,843, that's a fall of roughly 5.4%.
Looking back five years, average prices are down about 11% since 2021, a drop of around £32,580 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £213,666, so the typical sold price has climbed about 23.4% since then, roughly 2.1% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace eases back to about 0.8%.
Frequently asked questions about Melrose
What is the average price for a property for sale in Melrose?
The average price for a property for sale in Melrose is £277,570. This amount is 41% higher than the average price in Scottish Borders. There are 825 property listings for sale in Melrose.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Melrose?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Melrose are Leaderdale and Melrose at an average of £316,420 and Jedburgh and District at an average of £262,039.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Melrose?
The location with the most affordable properties for sale in Melrose is Selkirkshire at an average of £188,410.
Which train stations are available in or near Melrose?
Some of the train stations available in or near Melrose are Tweedbank, Galashiels and Stow.
Property Price Paid in Melrose by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £263,713 | 
-16% |
39 Properties |
| 2025 | £305,218 | 
15% |
44 Properties |
| 2024 | £259,219 |
-8% |
41 Properties |
| 2023 | £278,843 |
2% |
60 Properties |
| 2022 | £273,990 |
-8% |
135 Properties |
| 2021 | £296,293 |
29% |
150 Properties |
| 2020 | £210,675 |
-4% |
120 Properties |
| 2019 | £219,252 |
-13% |
139 Properties |
| 2018 | £248,220 |
9% |
184 Properties |
| 2017 | £226,806 |
6% |
146 Properties |
Transport in Melrose
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