The group chat is about to lose it's mind! Welcome to 26 1st Street, a beautifully remodeled home that nails the balance of modern design and everyday functionality. The open-concept layout is made for hosting, with a show-stopping kitchen featuring a waterfall-edge island, sleek finishes, and a brand-new refrigerator that flows effortlessly into bright living and dining spaces. Hardwood floors run throughout, while the spacious primary suite offers the kind of private retreat you'll actually look forward to at the end of the day. Plug in your EV with the garage charger before heading out or stay home and enjoy your front porch or fenced in yard. A brand-new A/C unit and condenser already in place, the big-ticket updates are done. Tucked away on Melrose's sought-after East Side, you're just minutes from Melrose Common and an easy stroll to downtown's local restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques. Stylish, move-in ready, and perfectly located.
Sold for $1,085,000
$1,085,000
26 1st St, Melrose, MA 02176
3beds
1,605sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1860
3,850 Square Feet Lot
$1,047,000 Zestimate®
$676/sqft
$4,730 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,047,000
$995,000 - $1.10M
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Sleek finishesFront porchBrand-new refrigeratorOpen-concept layoutHardwood floors run throughoutPrivate retreatSpacious primary suite
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Listed by:
The Bill Butler Group 617-771-9376,
Leading Edge Real Estate 781-979-0100
Bought with:
proActive RE Team
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73534011
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 66
- Dimensions: 11 x 6
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: First
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: First
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bonus Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Bulkhead,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,605
- Total interior livable area: 1,605 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,605
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 3,850 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: MELRM0D7P0000171
- Zoning: URA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Condition
- Year built: 1860
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Melrose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $676/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $882,300
- Annual tax amount: $8,735
- Date on market: 7/13/2026
- Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion Sheet.
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Sold | $1,085,000+3.4%$676/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73534011 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Pending sale | $1,049,000$654/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73534011 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,049,000+46.7%$654/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73534011 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2019 | Sold | $715,000+5.9%$445/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2018 | Listed for sale | $674,900+54.3%$420/sqft |
Source: Leading Edge Real Estate #72418022 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2018 | Sold | $437,500+9.4%$273/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2018 | Pending sale | $399,900$249/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX LEADING EDGE #72315167 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2018 | Listed for sale | $399,900$249/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Leading Edge #72315167 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,735 +3.8% | $882,300 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $8,413 +0.5% | $847,200 +5.5% |
| 2023 | $8,367 +0.2% | $803,000 +1.6% |
| 2022 | $8,352 +5% | $790,200 +8.8% |
| 2021 | $7,954 +4.9% | $726,400 +5.8% |
| 2020 | $7,586 +36.8% | $686,500 +33.8% |
| 2019 | $5,547 +0.9% | $513,100 +5.8% |
| 2018 | $5,496 +3% | $485,100 +7.3% |
| 2017 | $5,334 +3.1% | $452,000 +7.7% |
| 2016 | $5,176 +4% | $419,800 +9.3% |
| 2015 | $4,978 +4.8% | $384,100 +7.4% |
| 2014 | $4,748 +1.8% | $357,500 -0.1% |
| 2013 | $4,663 +2.1% | $357,900 |
| 2012 | $4,567 +2.4% | $357,900 |
| 2011 | $4,459 +1.3% | $357,900 -1.9% |
| 2010 | $4,402 +2.5% | $364,700 -3.5% |
| 2009 | $4,294 +5.2% | $378,000 -3.4% |
| 2008 | $4,082 +4.2% | $391,400 -1.8% |
| 2007 | $3,919 +1.4% | $398,700 -0.6% |
| 2006 | $3,865 +3.8% | $401,300 +4.9% |
| 2005 | $3,725 +9.4% | $382,400 +29.4% |
| 2004 | $3,404 +3.5% | $295,500 +10% |
| 2003 | $3,290 +2.6% | $268,600 +9% |
| 2002 | $3,207 +6.9% | $246,500 +15.2% |
| 2000 | $3,001 +18.7% | $213,900 +33% |
| 1999 | $2,528 | $160,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: East Side
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Winthrop Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Melrose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Melrose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Apply
- Middle: Melrose
- High: Melrose
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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