Welcome to effortless living at Melrose Towers. Updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath corner condo offering comfort, convenience, and a true amenity-rich lifestyle. Featuring an expansive glass-enclosed private porch with treetop views of Ell Pond Park to observe the morning sunrises, along with the vibrant sunsets, with desirable southeast exposures. Brand-new/Energy Efficient Heating/Cooling Mini Splits system, luxury "Oak" plank flooring throughout, stainless steel appliances, freshly painted, +1 assigned outdoor parking space. Adtl. Storage. An inviting, bright home designed for those seeking low-maintenance living without compromise. Community amenities include an indoor+outdoor pool, sauna, tennis court, basketball court, solarium with table tennis, laundry room, + grill stations. Ideally located moments from Whole Foods, CVS, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital. Minutes from award winning restaurants, gyms and parks of downtown Melrose. Walk Score 79, Commuter Rail <.5 Mile, Bus to Oak Grove
Sold for $475,000
$475,000
53 Melrose St APT 5H, Melrose, MA 02176
2beds
1,080sqft
Condominium
Built in 1961
-- sqft lot
$454,500 Zestimate®
$440/sqft
$2,573 Estimated rent
Home value
$454,500
$432,000 - $482,000
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Desirable southeast exposuresStainless steel appliancesExpansive glass-enclosed private porchFreshly paintedInviting bright home
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Listed by:
Marianne Gianelli 818-856-1260,
The Charles Realty 617-236-0353
Bought with:
Leeman & Gately
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73520798
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Ductless
Cooling
- Geothermal, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: Corner
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,080
- Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,080
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Assigned
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Screened
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened
- Pool features: Association, Above Ground, In Ground, Indoor
Details
- Parcel number: M:C11 P:0073A5H,658826
- Zoning: URC
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stone
Condition
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Pool, Elevator(s), Tennis Court(s), Paddle Tennis, Sauna/Steam, Clubroom, Storage
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $720 monthly
Location
- Region: Melrose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $440/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $395,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,914
- Date on market: 7/6/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Sold | $475,000-4.8%$440/sqft |
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| 6/16/2026 | Pending sale | $499,000$462/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Price change | $499,000-5.7%$462/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $529,000+146%$490/sqft |
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| 12/22/2008 | Sold | $215,000-27.7%$199/sqft |
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| 6/9/2008 | Listing removed | $297,500$275/sqft |
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| 2/19/2008 | Listed for sale | $297,500+20%$275/sqft |
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| 12/18/2002 | Sold | $248,000+161.1%$230/sqft |
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| 8/26/1992 | Sold | $95,000$88/sqft |
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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 -3.7% | $218,000 +0.6% |
| 2016 | $2,671 +4.6% | $216,600 +9.9% |
| 2015 | $2,553 +3.5% | $197,000 +6.1% |
| 2014 | $2,466 -2.8% | $185,700 -4.7% |
| 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 |
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Neighborhood: Melrose Highlands
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Melrose
- 02176
- Melrose Highlands
- 53 Melrose St Apartment 5H
