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  • $340,900

    53 Melrose St APT 3E, Melrose, MA 02176

    1beds
    700sqft
    Apartment
    Built in 1961
    -- sqft lot
    $340,900 Zestimate®
    $487/sqft
    $2,362 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $340,900

    $320,000 - $361,000

    $2,362/mo

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    What's special

    Central air

    Enjoy this sun-filled, one-bedroom unit in the desirable and convenient Melrose Towers! This spacious and open floor plan apartment with a large living room, dining area or at-home-office, and galley kitchen with updated appliances. Central air. Nice 3 season porch. 1 parking spot (#13E) included with additional spots available for rent. This location is ideal as it is just moments from Whole Foods, local pharmacies, schools, commuter rail, buses & to Melrose's many wonderful restaurants and local businesses. Melrose Towers has everything you could possibly want for amenities: indoor/outdoor pools, sauna, laundry room, tennis & basketball courts & grilling area. Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity at a great value. Elevator, security, and guest parking. no pets or smoking allowed Must have good credit and references requires first & security

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven, Range Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Elevator
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 700 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Balcony, Granite countertop, Guest parking, Living room, Stainless steel appliances
    Lot
    • Features: Near Public Transit
    Details
    • Parcel number: MELRMC11P0073A3E

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment
    Condition
    • Year built: 1961

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Cable Available

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Pool
    Location
    • Region: Melrose

    HOA & financial

    Other fees
    • Deposit fee: $2,100

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/9/2025Listing removed$2,100$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    11/4/2025Listed for rent$2,100+27.3%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    2/1/2018Listing removed$1,650$2/sqft
    Source: Plunkett Properties #72241965 Report a problem
    10/13/2017Price change$1,650+3.4%$2/sqft
    Source: Plunkett Properties #72241965 Report a problem
    10/10/2017Listed for rent$1,595+2.9%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    5/23/2015Listing removed$1,550$2/sqft
    Source: Plunkett Properties #71834144 Report a problem
    5/12/2015Listed for rent$1,550$2/sqft
    Source: Plunkett Properties #71834144 Report a problem
    9/17/2014Sold$163,000-1.2%$233/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/30/2014Pending sale$165,000$236/sqft
    Source: Brad Hutchinson Real Estate #71715368 Report a problem
    7/17/2014Listed for sale$165,000-16.9%$236/sqft
    Source: Brad Hutchinson Real Estate #71715368 Report a problem
    10/28/2005Sold$198,500+24.1%$284/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/4/2002Sold$160,000$229/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,870 +2.5%$289,900 +2.8%
    2024$2,799 -3.7%$281,900 +1%
    2023$2,907 +2.6%$279,000 +4.1%
    2022$2,834 +4.7%$268,100 +8.5%
    2021$2,706 -0.9%$247,100
    2020$2,730 +16.5%$247,100 +14%
    2019$2,344 +13.5%$216,800 +18.9%
    2018$2,065 +12.9%$182,300 +17.6%
    2017$1,829 -5.6%$155,000 -1.3%
    2016$1,937 +4.6%$157,100 +10%
    2015$1,851 +3.4%$142,800 +5.9%
    2014$1,791 -6.9%$134,900 -8.6%
    2013$1,923 -0.3%$147,600 -2.4%
    2012$1,929 +2.4%$151,200
    2011$1,884 -3.6%$151,200 -6.7%
    2010$1,955 -4.8%$162,000 -10.4%
    2009$2,054 +4.4%$180,800 -4.2%
    2008$1,968 +3.3%$188,700 -2.6%
    2007$1,905 $193,800

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    Neighborhood: Melrose Highlands

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