Welcome to the penthouse level of The Melrose Towers. Spectacular city and pond views await from this freshly updated 7th-floor condominium. The enclosed balcony provides a stunning vantage point overlooking Ell Pond with Boston's skyline gracing the horizon. Both bedrooms capture these impressive views and offer ample closet space. The open concept living and dining area, enhanced with new flooring and fresh paint throughout, creates an ideal space for entertaining or relaxing. This amenity-rich building provides indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, common laundry, and additional basement storage. Positioned in the heart of Melrose, steps from Whole Foods, coffee shops, and everyday conveniences. This move-in ready home combines stunning views, modern updates, and an unbeatable location with resort-style amenities.
Sold for $468,000
$468,000
53 Melrose St APT 7F, Melrose, MA 02176
2beds
1,080sqft
Condominium
Built in 1961
-- sqft lot
$468,400 Zestimate®
$433/sqft
$2,547 Estimated rent
Home value
$468,400
$431,000 - $506,000
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Overlooking ell pondEnclosed balconyAmple closet spaceFresh paintNew flooring
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Listed by:
The Kim Perrotti Team 781-254-5527,
Leading Edge Real Estate 781-979-0100,
Kim Perrotti 781-254-5527
Bought with:
Erica Lockberg
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73385599
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Balcony - Exterior
- Level: First
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 5 x 8
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 350
- Dimensions: 14 x 25
Heating
- Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Building
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Engineered Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above
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, Assigned
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Exterior features: Balcony / Deck, Porch - Enclosed, Professional Landscaping
- Pool features: Association, In Ground, Indoor
Details
- Parcel number: 658819
- Zoning: URC
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Brick
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, Golf, House of Worship, Public School
- Security: Intercom
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Pool, Laundry, Elevator(s), Tennis Court(s), Sauna/Steam
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
- HOA fee: $672 monthly
Location
- Region: Melrose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $433/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $464,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,598
- Date on market: 12/24/2025
- Exclusions: Please See Inclusion/Exclusion Sheet In Info Pack.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2025 | Sold | $468,000+0.6%$433/sqft |
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| 6/23/2025 | Contingent | $465,000$431/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $465,000+111.4%$431/sqft |
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| 12/29/2008 | Sold | $220,000+104.7%$204/sqft |
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| 5/10/1996 | Sold | $107,500$100/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,598 +2.6% | $464,400 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $4,481 -3.5% | $451,300 +1.3% |
| 2023 | $4,643 +2.9% | $445,600 +4.4% |
| 2022 | $4,511 +5% | $426,800 +8.8% |
| 2021 | $4,296 -0.9% | $392,300 |
| 2020 | $4,335 +11.3% | $392,300 +8.9% |
| 2019 | $3,894 +33.6% | $360,200 +40% |
| 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 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Melrose Highlands
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GreatSchools rating
- NAEarly Childhood CenterGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Melrose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Melrose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Apply
- Middle: Melrose Middle
- High: Melrose High
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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