Why is this home still available? WE HAVE NO CLUE! It's a fantastic value within the Melrose market and this is the time to step up and take advantage of other buyers being slow to the draw. This is a move-in-ready single-family home offering an exceptional value—priced nearly 30% under the year-to-date average of the Melrose market. With 1,900+ sq ft of living space, the property sits on a corner lot with southern exposure and includes 3 bedrooms with generous closets, and 2.5 baths (UNREAL). Inside, the living area is designed for both comfort and function. Situated ideally for commuters—just 1.5 miles to Oak Grove (Orange Line) and under a mile to the Wyoming Hill commuter rail. A rare opportunity to enjoy the best of the Melrose lifestyle, from vibrant downtown to abundant outdoor recreation, all in a home that’s as practical as it is inviting.
Sold for $760,000
$760,000
42 Fairfield Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
3beds
1,908sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
4,439 Square Feet Lot
$767,000 Zestimate®
$398/sqft
$4,448 Estimated rent
Home value
$767,000
$713,000 - $828,000
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Corner lotSouthern exposure
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Listed by:
TEAM BRUSIL 617-840-9304,
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay 617-542-0012,
TEAM BRUSIL 617-840-9304
Bought with:
TEAM BRUSIL
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73436394
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Other
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,908
- Total interior livable area: 1,908 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,908
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio, Garden
Lot
- Size: 4,439 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: M:0E5 P:0000026,655448
- Zoning: URA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other (See Remarks)
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Melrose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $398/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $689,400
- Annual tax amount: $6,825
- Date on market: 12/18/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | Sold | $760,000+1.3%$398/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73436394 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2025 | Contingent | $750,000$393/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73436394 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $750,000+8.5%$393/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73436394 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2022 | Sold | $691,000+1.8%$362/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72998579 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2022 | Listed for sale | $679,000+317.8%$356/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72998579 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/1990 | Sold | $162,500$85/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,825 +5.1% | $689,400 +5.4% |
| 2024 | $6,495 +5.5% | $654,100 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $6,158 -0.3% | $591,000 +1.1% |
| 2022 | $6,179 +3.7% | $584,600 +7.4% |
| 2021 | $5,959 +7% | $544,200 +8% |
| 2020 | $5,570 +12.1% | $504,100 +9.7% |
| 2019 | $4,967 +1.6% | $459,500 +6.5% |
| 2018 | $4,887 +2.2% | $431,300 +6.5% |
| 2017 | $4,780 -1.1% | $405,100 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $4,835 +5.5% | $392,100 +10.8% |
| 2015 | $4,585 +5.6% | $353,800 +8.2% |
| 2014 | $4,341 +0.9% | $326,900 -1% |
| 2013 | $4,304 +2.1% | $330,300 |
| 2012 | $4,215 +2.4% | $330,300 |
| 2011 | $4,116 +0.6% | $330,300 -2.6% |
| 2010 | $4,093 +2.4% | $339,100 -3.6% |
| 2009 | $3,998 +4.2% | $351,900 -4.4% |
| 2008 | $3,838 +3.4% | $368,000 -2.6% |
| 2007 | $3,713 +3% | $377,700 +0.9% |
| 2006 | $3,606 +3.8% | $374,500 +5% |
| 2005 | $3,473 +6.4% | $356,600 +25.8% |
| 2004 | $3,265 +3.4% | $283,400 +10% |
| 2003 | $3,157 +2.6% | $257,700 +9% |
| 2002 | $3,076 +8.8% | $236,400 +17.3% |
| 2000 | $2,828 +17% | $201,600 +31.1% |
| 1999 | $2,418 | $153,800 |
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Neighborhood: East Side
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