Traditional cape style home located on a quiet street with an abundance of trees for a country feel. First floor features LR, DR w/ built-in hutch, sunny eat-in kitchen, a 1/2 bath and linen closet off hallway and bonus playroom/den with wood -burning brick fireplace and spectacular city views. Second story offers three bedrooms with generous closet space (one with city views) and full bath. There's still more! The finished lower level features wood floors & bead board; perfect for entertaining or play/craft room. The laundry is conveniently tucked away in a closet and the generous storage room helps keep everything organized. There are replacement windows throughout the house and 2-3 year old roof. The greenhouse and garden area provides fresh vegetables all summer. The current owners have loved this home with its close proximity to highways, public transportation, restaurants, shops and schools. With all that Melrose has to offer, you'll love to call this house HOME.
Sold for $760,000
$760,000
37 Temple St, Melrose, MA 02176
3beds
1,488sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
4,792 Square Feet Lot
$894,900 Zestimate®
$511/sqft
$4,056 Estimated rent
Home value
$894,900
$841,000 - $966,000
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Wood-burning brick fireplaceGarden areaReplacement windows throughoutGenerous closet spaceGenerous storage roomBead boardWood floors
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Listed by:
Sheila Horne 781-983-4745,
Barrett Sotheby's International Realty 781-862-1700
Bought with:
Zhonghui Zhu
Keller Williams Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73130655
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Vinyl, Cabinets - Upgraded, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Exterior Access, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area, Exterior Access, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, In Basement
Features
- Den, Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Parquet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Picture, Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,488
- Total interior livable area: 1,488 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Greenhouse, Screens, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View(s), City
Lot
- Size: 4,792 Square Feet
- Features: Wooded, Steep Slope
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse
- Foundation area: 999
- Parcel number: 656387
- Zoning: SRA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Melrose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $511/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $547,500
- Annual tax amount: $5,705
- Date on market: 1/18/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2023 | Sold | $760,000+31.1%$511/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73130655 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2023 | Listed for sale | $579,900+218.6%$390/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73130655 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/1996 | Sold | $182,000+4%$122/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/1995 | Sold | $175,000+4.2%$118/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/1994 | Sold | $168,000-14.7%$113/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/1989 | Sold | $197,000$132/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,055 +21.3% | $712,600 +21.7% |
| 2024 | $5,815 +1.9% | $585,600 +7% |
| 2023 | $5,705 +2.3% | $547,500 +3.8% |
| 2022 | $5,577 -0.3% | $527,600 +3.3% |
| 2021 | $5,591 +4.3% | $510,600 +5.3% |
| 2020 | $5,359 +10.2% | $485,000 +7.8% |
| 2019 | $4,865 +6.8% | $450,000 +11.9% |
| 2018 | $4,555 +2.2% | $402,000 +6.5% |
| 2017 | $4,456 +4.2% | $377,600 +8.9% |
| 2016 | $4,275 -1% | $346,700 +4.1% |
| 2015 | $4,317 +2.5% | $333,100 +5% |
| 2014 | $4,211 -0.2% | $317,100 -2.1% |
| 2013 | $4,219 +2.1% | $323,800 |
| 2012 | $4,132 +2.4% | $323,800 |
| 2011 | $4,035 +1.8% | $323,800 -1.4% |
| 2010 | $3,963 +4.2% | $328,300 -1.9% |
| 2009 | $3,802 +1% | $334,700 -7.3% |
| 2008 | $3,766 +2.2% | $361,100 -3.7% |
| 2007 | $3,686 +9.8% | $375,000 +7.6% |
| 2006 | $3,356 +3.8% | $348,500 +5% |
| 2005 | $3,233 +0.5% | $331,900 +18.9% |
| 2004 | $3,216 +3.4% | $279,200 +10% |
| 2003 | $3,110 +2.6% | $253,900 +9% |
| 2002 | $3,030 +1% | $232,900 +8.9% |
| 2000 | $3,000 +21% | $213,800 +35.6% |
| 1999 | $2,479 | $157,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: East Side
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hoover Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Melrose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 10/10Melrose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hoover
- Middle: Melrose Middle
- 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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