Pending

Price cut: $11K (6/29)

$419,000

53 Melrose St APT 2B, Melrose, MA 02176

2beds

1,080sqft

$3,434/mo

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Condominium

Built in 1961

-- sqft lot

$409,600 Zestimate^®

$388/sqft

$720/mo HOA

What's special

Bright second floor unitGreat closet space

SELLER ENCOURAGES OFFERS!! THE GLASS IN ALL BALCONY WINDOWS HAS BEEN REPLACED. The Towers never disappoints. Its reputation for being centrally located, offering great amenities & being really well run makes it a popular choice time and time again. This bright second floor unit is located in building 53 w the indoor pool & sauna.. Looks like you will have to enjoy that one a bit longer until the outdoor pool opens. Unit 2B offers a traditional Towers layout with an open floor plan for the living room, dining area and kitchen. Sliders to the balcony add extended living space, bringing the outdoors in. Primary bedroom is spacious, has sliders to the balcony and great closet space. The second bedroom is also a great size for accommodating furniture. Luxury vinyl flooring gives the space clean and updated feel as does the walls that were freshly painted. THE BEST PART, THIS UNIT COMES WITH AN ASSIGNED PARKING SPACE RIGHT NEAR THE FRONT DOOR #12B, AS WELL AS A GARAGE SPACE #47!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Balcony - Interior
Level: Second
Area: 168
Dimensions: 14 x 12

Bedroom 2

Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Level: Second
Area: 120
Dimensions: 12 x 10

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub
Level: Second
Area: 40
Dimensions: 8 x 5

Kitchen

Level: Second
Area: 88
Dimensions: 8 x 11

Heating

Electric

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry: In Building

Features

Balcony - Interior, Slider, Living/Dining Rm Combo
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,080
Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,080

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Assigned
Garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 1

Features

Exterior features: Balcony / Deck, Balcony, Professional Landscaping
Pool features: Association, In Ground, Indoor

Details

Parcel number: 658826
Zoning: URC
Other equipment: Intercom

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium

Condition

Year built: 1961

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Electric Range

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Security: Intercom

HOA

Amenities included: Hot Water, Pool, Laundry, Elevator(s), Tennis Court(s)
Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
HOA fee: $720 monthly

Location

Region: Melrose

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $388/sqft
Tax assessed value: $408,800
Annual tax amount: $4,688
Date on market: 4/8/2026
Exclusions: Please See Inclusion/Exclusion Sheet In Info Pack

Estimated market value

$409,600

$389,000 - $430,000

$2,573/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/4/2026	Pending sale	$419,000$388/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73498177 Report a problem
6/29/2026	Price change	$419,000-2.6%$388/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73498177 Report a problem
6/12/2026	Price change	$430,000-2.3%$398/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73498177 Report a problem
4/23/2026	Price change	$440,000-1.1%$407/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73498177 Report a problem
4/8/2026	Listed for sale	$445,000+1189.9%$412/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73498177 Report a problem
8/5/1974	Sold	$34,500$32/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,914 +2.6%	$395,400 +2.9%
2024	$3,816 -3.5%	$384,300 +1.2%
2023	$3,956 +2.8%	$379,700 +4.3%
2022	$3,847 +4.9%	$364,000 +8.7%
2021	$3,666 -0.9%	$334,800 0%
2020	$3,701 +11.2%	$334,900 +8.7%
2019	$3,329 +14.2%	$308,000 +19.8%
2018	$2,914 +13.3%	$257,200 +18%
2017	$2,572 +4.5%	$218,000 +9.2%
2016	$2,461 +4.6%	$199,600 +10%
2015	$2,352 +3.5%	$181,500 +6.1%
2014	$2,272 -10.5%	$171,100 -12.2%
2013	$2,538 -0.4%	$194,800 -2.5%
2012	$2,549 +2.4%	$199,800
2011	$2,490 -3.8%	$199,800 -6.9%
2010	$2,589 +3.7%	$214,500 -2.4%
2009	$2,497 +4.3%	$219,800 -4.3%
2008	$2,395 +3.4%	$229,600 -2.6%
2007	$2,317	$235,700