Condo Alternative! This meticulously renovated Cape-style home offers the perfect blend of classic charm and modern efficiency, featuring a total top-to-bottom transformation. The exterior boasts brand-new wood siding and windows, while the interior has been largely gutted and rebuilt with all-new electrical systems and central air conditioning for year-round comfort. The heart of the home is the kitchen/dining room combo designed for entertaining, complemented by a spacious front-to-back living room anchored by a cozy fireplace. Both bathrooms have been addressed with a stylishly renovated full bath and the addition of a brand-new half bath, ensuring this turnkey property feels like new construction. Large level lot and parking for two cars. Close to Commuter Rail and 93/95. Close proximity to Stoneham square as well as Melrose commuter station. Open House Saturday and Sunday 12:00-2:00.
Sold for $775,000
$775,000
53 Perkins St, Stoneham, MA 02180
2beds
1,204sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
10,406 Square Feet Lot
$771,200 Zestimate®
$644/sqft
$3,043 Estimated rent
Home value
$771,200
$717,000 - $825,000
$3,043/mo
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Cozy gas fireplaceBrand-new wood sidingAll-new electrical systemsLarge level lotBrand-new half bathParking for two cars
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Listed by:
Katherine Platcow 781-661-8021,
Harbor View Real Estate Corp. 781-661-8021
Bought with:
John Dolan
Elevated Realty, LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73465767
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Crown Molding
- Level: Second
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
- Level: Second
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Wainscoting, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 231
- Dimensions: 21 x 11
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Slider
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Kitchen
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 21 x 10
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Wainscoting, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 231
- Dimensions: 21 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,204
- Total interior livable area: 1,204 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,204
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Tandem
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping
Lot
- Size: 10,406 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Foundation area: 0
- Parcel number: M:03 B:000 L:196,767153
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Stoneham
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2026 | Sold | $775,000-3%$644/sqft |
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| 2/3/2026 | Contingent | $799,000$664/sqft |
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| 1/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000$664/sqft |
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| 1/13/2026 | Contingent | $799,000$664/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73465767 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000+24.8%$664/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73465767 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2025 | Sold | $640,000-7.2%$532/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73390728 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Contingent | $689,900$573/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73390728 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $689,900$573/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73390728 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2025 | Contingent | $689,900$573/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73390728 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $689,900+112.3%$573/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73390728 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2003 | Sold | $324,900+115.2%$270/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/1996 | Sold | $151,000$125/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,559 +5% | $543,400 +8.7% |
| 2024 | $5,296 +3.5% | $500,100 +8.5% |
| 2023 | $5,116 +13.6% | $460,900 +6.6% |
| 2022 | $4,502 +1.4% | $432,500 +5.4% |
| 2021 | $4,438 +0.6% | $410,200 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $4,411 +4.5% | $408,800 +8.7% |
| 2019 | $4,221 +1.2% | $376,200 +5.6% |
| 2018 | $4,173 -4.6% | $356,400 +1% |
| 2017 | $4,372 +10.3% | $352,900 +13% |
| 2016 | $3,965 +0.8% | $312,200 +2.8% |
| 2015 | $3,935 -6.1% | $303,600 -2.3% |
| 2014 | $4,191 +1.7% | $310,700 -1.6% |
| 2013 | $4,122 +3.6% | $315,600 |
| 2012 | $3,980 +6.3% | $315,600 +2.9% |
| 2011 | $3,744 +4.3% | $306,600 -1.8% |
| 2010 | $3,588 +2.4% | $312,300 -3% |
| 2009 | $3,504 +3.3% | $322,100 -3.2% |
| 2008 | $3,392 +2.3% | $332,900 -2.3% |
| 2007 | $3,317 +5.3% | $340,600 +4.6% |
| 2006 | $3,149 -0.4% | $325,600 +7.7% |
| 2005 | $3,162 +9.6% | $302,300 +27.4% |
| 2004 | $2,886 +4% | $237,300 |
| 2003 | $2,776 -21.4% | $237,300 +37.2% |
| 2002 | $3,532 +40.7% | $173,000 |
| 2000 | $2,510 +7.1% | $173,000 +25.1% |
| 1999 | $2,344 | $138,300 |
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Neighborhood: 02180
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Colonial Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Stoneham Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 7/10Stoneham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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