Something special! This fully gutted and renovated New England Colonial blends timeless charm with modern updates. Enjoy an open floor plan, gourmet kitchen with gas cooking, quartz counters, island, and stainless appliances. Hardwood floors, crown molding, wainscoting, and mosaic-tiled baths add style throughout. The sun-filled family room offers flexibility—ideal as an office, playroom, or cozy retreat. Features include first-floor laundry, three bedrooms upstairs—including a spacious primary with two closets—and fully updated systems: gas heat, central A/C, plumbing, electrical, plus newer roof, windows, and cedar impression siding. Enjoy a fully fenced-in yard with patio, ample parking, and a prime location near multiple commuter rail options and just moments to downtown’s shops, restaurants, cafés, and more.
Sold for $965,000
$965,000
59 Sanford St, Melrose, MA 02176
3beds
1,608sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
4,857 Square Feet Lot
$973,000 Zestimate®
$600/sqft
$3,883 Estimated rent
Home value
$973,000
$895,000 - $1.05M
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First-floor laundrySun-filled family roomHardwood floorsMosaic-tiled bathsOpen floor planAmple parkingGourmet kitchen
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Listed by:
The Kennedy Team 617-281-9221,
Classified Realty Group 781-944-1901,
Felicia Giuliano-Kennedy 617-281-9221
Bought with:
Alison Socha Group
Leading Edge Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73417888
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Wainscoting, Crown Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Wainscoting, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 16 x 10
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Flooring - Hardwood, First Floor
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,608
- Total interior livable area: 1,608 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,608
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Lot
- Size: 4,857 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:0A7 P:0000069,652179
- Zoning: URA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Melrose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $600/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $856,300
- Annual tax amount: $8,477
- Date on market: 1/15/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2025 | Sold | $965,000+4.3%$600/sqft |
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| 8/19/2025 | Contingent | $925,000$575/sqft |
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| 8/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $925,000+34.1%$575/sqft |
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| 4/19/2019 | Sold | $690,000-1.4%$429/sqft |
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| 3/13/2019 | Pending sale | $699,900$435/sqft |
Source: Boardwalk Real Estate #72461696 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2019 | Listed for sale | $699,900+75%$435/sqft |
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| 8/30/2018 | Sold | $400,000+0%$249/sqft |
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| 7/26/2018 | Price change | $399,900-11.1%$249/sqft |
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| 7/19/2018 | Listed for sale | $449,900$280/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,477 +3% | $856,300 +3.3% |
| 2024 | $8,232 +3.5% | $829,000 +8.6% |
| 2023 | $7,955 +0.2% | $763,400 +1.6% |
| 2022 | $7,941 +4.2% | $751,300 +7.9% |
| 2021 | $7,621 +5.2% | $696,000 +6.2% |
| 2020 | $7,243 +58.9% | $655,500 +55.4% |
| 2019 | $4,559 +2.3% | $421,700 +7.2% |
| 2018 | $4,456 +2.5% | $393,300 +6.8% |
| 2017 | $4,346 +1.5% | $368,300 +6.1% |
| 2016 | $4,281 +7.2% | $347,200 +12.7% |
| 2015 | $3,994 +6.9% | $308,200 +9.6% |
| 2014 | $3,736 0% | $281,300 -1.9% |
| 2013 | $3,737 -0.2% | $286,800 -2.3% |
| 2012 | $3,745 +2.4% | $293,500 |
| 2011 | $3,657 +3.6% | $293,500 +0.4% |
| 2010 | $3,529 +1.6% | $292,400 -4.4% |
| 2009 | $3,475 +3.9% | $305,900 -4.6% |
| 2008 | $3,345 +4.8% | $320,700 -1.3% |
| 2007 | $3,193 +5.3% | $324,800 +3.1% |
| 2006 | $3,033 +3.8% | $315,000 +5% |
| 2005 | $2,922 +5.4% | $300,000 +24.7% |
| 2004 | $2,771 +3.5% | $240,500 +10% |
| 2003 | $2,678 +2.6% | $218,600 +9% |
| 2002 | $2,610 +8.8% | $200,600 +17.4% |
| 2000 | $2,398 -4.7% | $170,900 +6.8% |
| 1999 | $2,515 | $160,000 |
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Neighborhood: Wyoming
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