INVESTORS/BUILDERS!!! MOTIVATED SELLER! Amazing investment opportunity in Melrose’s desirable Highlands neighborhood! Ultimate urban convenience, just a stone’s throw from the commuter rail and a short stroll to the vibrant downtown shops, cozy cafés, local restaurants, and all three schools: elementary, middle, and high school. Yet, it’s surrounded by a quiet sense of suburban tranquility. Inside, you’ll find a freshly painted interior that’s bright, inviting, and move-in ready. The flexible second and third floors offer endless possibilities, create additional bedrooms, a home office, or a creative studio. The private, fenced backyard with two storage sheds provides the perfect retreat to relax, garden, or play. Only 10 miles from downtown Boston, with easy access to highways and a quick ride on the commuter rail, this location is truly a commuter’s dream.
Sold for $450,000
$450,000
24 Ellsworth Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
2beds
1,222sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
3,781 Square Feet Lot
$608,400 Zestimate®
$368/sqft
$3,055 Estimated rent
Home value
$608,400
$535,000 - $687,000
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Two storage shedsPeaceful streetPrivate fenced backyardFreshly painted interior
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Listed by:
Kimberly Kearns-Nardone 978-766-2327,
Kearns Nardone Realty LLC 978-766-2327
Bought with:
Cristian Marcu
Red Spade Realty LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73452129
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 141.01
- Dimensions: 11.92 x 11.83
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 103.44
- Dimensions: 11.08 x 9.33
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
- Level: First
- Area: 83.13
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.75
Dining room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Laminate
- Level: First
- Area: 124.69
- Dimensions: 14.25 x 8.75
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Laminate, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 179.47
- Dimensions: 15.17 x 11.83
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Laminate, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: First
- Area: 146.68
- Dimensions: 14.92 x 9.83
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Mud Room, Bonus Room
- Flooring: Plywood, Carpet, Laminate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,222
- Total interior livable area: 1,222 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,222
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Tandem
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Storage
Lot
- Size: 3,781 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: M:C12 P:0000055,659009
- Zoning: URB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Melrose
- Subdivision: Highlands
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Sold | $450,000-15.1%$368/sqft |
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| 2/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $530,000$434/sqft |
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| 2/24/2026 | Contingent | $530,000$434/sqft |
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| 2/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $530,000-3.5%$434/sqft |
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| 2/17/2026 | Contingent | $549,000$449/sqft |
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| 1/24/2026 | Price change | $549,000-5.2%$449/sqft |
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| 1/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $579,000$474/sqft |
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| 12/31/2025 | Contingent | $579,000$474/sqft |
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| 12/28/2025 | Price change | $579,000-3.5%$474/sqft |
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| 12/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $600,000$491/sqft |
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| 12/9/2025 | Contingent | $600,000$491/sqft |
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| 11/23/2025 | Price change | $600,000-7.6%$491/sqft |
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| 11/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $649,000+149.6%$531/sqft |
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| 5/31/2006 | Sold | $260,000+130.1%$213/sqft |
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| 7/15/1991 | Sold | $112,970$92/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,330 +2.6% | $538,400 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $5,193 +4.1% | $523,000 +9.3% |
| 2023 | $4,987 -0.7% | $478,600 +0.7% |
| 2022 | $5,024 +2.8% | $475,300 +6.5% |
| 2021 | $4,885 +8.7% | $446,100 +9.7% |
| 2020 | $4,493 +10.9% | $406,600 +8.5% |
| 2019 | $4,052 +3.1% | $374,800 +8% |
| 2018 | $3,932 +2% | $347,000 +6.2% |
| 2017 | $3,855 +0.5% | $326,700 +5% |
| 2016 | $3,837 +7.8% | $311,200 +13.2% |
| 2015 | $3,561 +7.9% | $274,800 +10.6% |
| 2014 | $3,299 +0.4% | $248,400 -1.5% |
| 2013 | $3,287 -0.5% | $252,300 -2.5% |
| 2012 | $3,304 +2.4% | $258,900 |
| 2011 | $3,226 +13.8% | $258,900 +10.3% |
| 2010 | $2,834 +0.6% | $234,800 -5.3% |
| 2009 | $2,817 +2.9% | $248,000 -5.5% |
| 2008 | $2,738 +5.2% | $262,500 -0.8% |
| 2007 | $2,602 -13.7% | $264,700 -15.5% |
| 2006 | $3,015 +3.8% | $313,100 +5% |
| 2005 | $2,904 +5.2% | $298,200 +24.4% |
| 2004 | $2,761 +3.4% | $239,700 +10% |
| 2003 | $2,669 +2.6% | $217,900 +8.9% |
| 2002 | $2,602 +4.4% | $200,000 +12.6% |
| 2000 | $2,492 +8.3% | $177,600 +21.4% |
| 1999 | $2,300 | $146,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Melrose Highlands
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Roosevelt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Melrose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Melrose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Apply
- Middle: Mvmms
- High: Melrose High
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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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Melrose
- 02176
- Melrose Highlands
- 24 Ellsworth Ave
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