Tucked into a prime Melrose location near downtown, the Fells, and easy access to Oak Grove and the commuter rail, this home offers the kind of convenience buyers are always searching for… but rarely find with this much personality. Inside, you’ll find a space that tells a story - full of character, natural light, and details you simply can’t recreate today. Whether you love it as-is or have a vision to make it your own, this is a home that gives you options. Need flexibility? Work from home, host guests, create spaces that evolve with your lifestyle—all without feeling boxed in. And then there’s the potential. A walkout lower level ready to be transformed. A yard with room to grow, gather, or enjoy. The kind of setting where you can move in now and make updates over time, at your own pace. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about possibility. If you’ve been waiting for something with character, location, and room to make it your own… this might be the one for you.
Sold for $810,000
$810,000
126 Pleasant St, Melrose, MA 02176
4beds
1,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
6,081 Square Feet Lot
$806,700 Zestimate®
$506/sqft
$4,183 Estimated rent
Home value
$806,700
$758,000 - $863,000
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Walkout lower levelNatural light
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kim Izzi 617-763-4034,
Leading Edge Real Estate 781-979-0100
Bought with:
Damien Mahaffey
Mahaffey Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73501823
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 20 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 8 x 6
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 64
- Dimensions: 8 x 8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Chair Rail
- Level: First
- Area: 104
- Dimensions: 13 x 8
Kitchen
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: First
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Living room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Beadboard
- Level: First
- Area: 253
- Dimensions: 23 x 11
Office
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Chair Rail
- Level: First
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Chair Rail, Office
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Wood
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,600
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Exterior features: Porch - Screened, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,081 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: M:0B3 P:0000053,652613
- Zoning: URA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Fuses
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Melrose
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Sold | $810,000+8%$506/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73501823 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $749,900$469/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73501823 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,260 +5.5% | $632,300 +5.8% |
| 2024 | $5,935 +1.9% | $597,700 +6.9% |
| 2023 | $5,825 +2.3% | $559,000 +3.7% |
| 2022 | $5,696 -1% | $538,900 +2.6% |
| 2021 | $5,752 +4.2% | $525,300 +5.2% |
| 2020 | $5,518 +13.1% | $499,400 +10.7% |
| 2019 | $4,879 +6.9% | $451,300 +12.1% |
| 2018 | $4,563 +2.2% | $402,700 +6.4% |
| 2017 | $4,465 +5.6% | $378,400 +10.4% |
| 2016 | $4,228 +2% | $342,900 +7.2% |
| 2015 | $4,146 +2.9% | $319,900 +5.4% |
| 2014 | $4,029 +0.6% | $303,400 -1.3% |
| 2013 | $4,004 -1.1% | $307,300 -3.1% |
| 2012 | $4,047 +2.4% | $317,200 |
| 2011 | $3,952 +1% | $317,200 -2.1% |
| 2010 | $3,912 +0.5% | $324,100 -5.4% |
| 2009 | $3,891 +4.7% | $342,500 -3.9% |
| 2008 | $3,717 +3.1% | $356,400 -2.8% |
| 2007 | $3,606 +9.5% | $366,800 +7.2% |
| 2006 | $3,294 +3.8% | $342,100 +5% |
| 2005 | $3,173 -0.3% | $325,800 +18% |
| 2004 | $3,181 +3.4% | $276,100 +10% |
| 2003 | $3,075 +2.6% | $251,000 +9% |
| 2002 | $2,996 +3.9% | $230,300 +12.1% |
| 2000 | $2,883 +1.3% | $205,500 +13.5% |
| 1999 | $2,847 | $181,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Oak Grove/Pine Banks
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Melrose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Melrose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Apply
- Middle: Mvmms
- High: Mhs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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