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  • $936,000

    281 Washington St, Melrose, MA 02176

    3beds
    1,692sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1924
    4,791 Square Feet Lot
    $936,000 Zestimate®
    $553/sqft
    $4,278 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $936,000

    $870,000 - $1.01M

    $4,278/mo

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    What's special

    Great Melrose location! Fantastic center entrance colonial charmer, well maintained and cared for by a single family for over 50 years. This home is a treat to tour, exhibiting rich natural gum wood moldings and details throughout. Hardwood floors lay below the wall to wall carpets just waiting to be revealed. First floor features a front to back fireplaced living room, formal dining room with built in china cabinet, an eat-in kitchen, half bath powder room, and a great big, light filled family room overlooking the back yard. The second floor features a spacious master bedroom, two additional bedrooms and a full bath. Below grade is a large partially finished basement with loads of potential for additional finished living. Looking for more space? Take the entertaining outside and enjoy the large mahogany deck during the seasonal months. COMMUTER LOCATION: 0.5 mi to Wyoming Hill Commuter rail; 1 mi to Oak Grove T (Orange Line); less than 1 mi to Main Street center.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Other, Oil
    Features
    • Cable Available
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,692 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 4,791 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: MELRM0A5P0000060

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1924

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Melrose

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
    • Construction: Frame
    • Flooring: Wall To Wall Carpet, Hardwood
    • Hot Water: Oil, Tank
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
    • Utility Connections: For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
    • Exterior: Wood
    • Electric Feature: 100 Amps
    • Bed2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth1 Level: First Floor
    • Heating: Oil, Hot Water Radiators
    • Interior Features: Cable Available
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Level: Second Floor
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Bth2 Level: Second Floor
    • Style: Colonial
    • Fam Level: First Floor
    • Basement Feature: Full, Concrete Floor, Bulkhead
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
    • Road Type: Public, Sidewalk
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Lot Description: Paved Drive, Level
    • Sf Type: Detached
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Foundation: Concrete Block

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/26/2018Sold$570,000$337/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/6/2018Listed for sale$570,000$337/sqft
    Source: Brad Hutchinson Real Estate #72303372 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,614 +3.9%$668,100 +4.2%
    2024$6,366 +3.3%$641,100 +8.4%
    2023$6,164 +2.4%$591,600 +3.9%
    2022$6,021 -1.4%$569,600 +2.2%
    2021$6,104 +4.1%$557,400 +5.1%
    2020$5,861 +11.5%$530,400 +9%
    2019$5,258 +6.5%$486,400 +11.6%
    2018$4,938 +1.7%$435,800 +5.9%
    2017$4,857 +7.9%$411,600 +12.7%
    2016$4,502 +4.5%$365,100 +9.8%
    2015$4,308 +2.8%$332,400 +5.4%
    2014$4,190 +1.9%$315,500
    2013$4,111 -1.1%$315,500 -3.1%
    2012$4,155 +2.4%$325,600
    2011$4,057 +8%$325,600 +4.6%
    2010$3,756 +0.6%$311,200 -5.3%
    2009$3,732 +5.6%$328,500 -3%
    2008$3,533 +2.9%$338,700 -3%
    2007$3,434 +11%$349,300 +8.7%
    2006$3,093 +3.8%$321,200 +5%
    2005$2,979 +1.4%$305,900 +19.9%
    2004$2,939 +3.4%$255,100 +10%
    2003$2,841 +2.7%$231,900 +9%
    2002$2,767 +7.1%$212,700 +15.5%
    2000$2,584 -3.4%$184,200 +8.2%
    1999$2,676 $170,200

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    Neighborhood: Wyoming

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Apply
    • Middle: MVMMS
    • High: MHS

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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