This inviting ranch offers open-concept living with thoughtful updates, ideally located near public transportation and vibrant downtown Melrose. The spacious kitchen and dining area features wood cabinetry, granite countertops, pantry storage, and French doors opening to a bright three-season porch—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Pride of ownership shines with a fresh top-to-bottom interior paint job and a newly installed heat pump for efficient, modern comfort. Outside, the owners have created beautiful front gardens filled with flowers and plantings, adding standout curb appeal, while the private backyard patio offers a peaceful setting for gatherings or quiet evenings. The finished lower level provides flexible space for extended living, a home office, or hobbies, and the pull-down attic offers generous storage. Located directly across from Pine Banks Park with ball fields, soccer fields, and scenic walking and jogging paths. A fantastic starter home!
Sold for $715,000
$715,000
247 Lebanon St, Melrose, MA 02176
2beds
1,856sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
5,044 Square Feet Lot
$714,500 Zestimate®
$385/sqft
$3,610 Estimated rent
Home value
$714,500
$672,000 - $765,000
$3,610/mo
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Private backyard patioOpen-concept livingBright three-season porchGranite countertopsStandout curb appealPantry storageWood cabinetry
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Listed by:
David Sampson 617-595-5082,
Real Broker MA, LLC 855-450-0442
Bought with:
Betsy Herald
The Charles Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73516345
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Baseboard, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Bulkhead,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,856
- Total interior livable area: 1,856 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,392
- Finished area below ground: 464
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,044 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 655329
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Location
- Region: Melrose
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Sold | $715,000+5.9%$385/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Pending sale | $675,000$364/sqft |
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| 5/19/2026 | Contingent | $675,000$364/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000+35%$364/sqft |
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| 9/26/2019 | Sold | $500,000+11.4%$269/sqft |
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| 7/10/2019 | Pending sale | $449,000$242/sqft |
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| 6/27/2019 | Listed for sale | $449,000+40.3%$242/sqft |
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| 9/2/2003 | Sold | $320,000+2566.7%$172/sqft |
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| 4/29/1994 | Sold | $12,000-91.8%$6/sqft |
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| 4/21/1989 | Sold | $147,000$79/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,849 +4.2% | $590,800 +4.5% |
| 2024 | $5,611 +1.4% | $565,100 +6.4% |
| 2023 | $5,532 +1% | $530,900 +2.5% |
| 2022 | $5,476 +3.1% | $518,100 +6.8% |
| 2021 | $5,310 +4.7% | $484,900 +5.7% |
| 2020 | $5,071 +5.2% | $458,900 +2.9% |
| 2019 | $4,822 +8.7% | $446,100 +13.9% |
| 2018 | $4,437 +5.5% | $391,600 +9.8% |
| 2017 | $4,207 +2.7% | $356,500 +7.3% |
| 2016 | $4,097 -0.3% | $332,300 +4.8% |
| 2015 | $4,108 +2.8% | $317,000 +5.4% |
| 2014 | $3,996 +7.6% | $300,900 +5.5% |
| 2013 | $3,715 -0.1% | $285,100 -2.2% |
| 2012 | $3,720 +2.4% | $291,500 |
| 2011 | $3,632 +3.4% | $291,500 +0.2% |
| 2010 | $3,511 +4.1% | $290,900 -2.1% |
| 2009 | $3,374 +2.8% | $297,000 -5.6% |
| 2008 | $3,282 +0% | $314,700 -5.7% |
| 2007 | $3,281 +10.4% | $333,800 +8.2% |
| 2006 | $2,972 +4.2% | $308,600 +5.4% |
| 2005 | $2,852 +10.5% | $292,800 +30.7% |
| 2004 | $2,580 +3.4% | $224,000 +10% |
| 2003 | $2,494 +2.6% | $203,600 +9% |
| 2002 | $2,430 +3.7% | $186,800 +11.9% |
| 2000 | $2,343 +15.9% | $167,000 +29.9% |
| 1999 | $2,022 | $128,600 |
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Neighborhood: East Side
Nearby schools
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- 8/10Hoover Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Melrose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Melrose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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- Middlesex County
- Melrose
- 02176
- East Side
- 247 Lebanon St
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