Sold for $720,000

$720,000

69 Forest St, Melrose, MA 02176

3beds

1,400sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1900

4,073 Square Feet Lot

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$514/sqft

$2,960 Estimated rent

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What's special

Detached garageHardwood floorsCharacter and warmthHard wood floorsCharming wood accentsFenced yardTiled bath

Among the Best Buys in Melrose!! Appealing, nicely sized 7 room, 3 bedroom home is located in an ideal commuter location conveniently close to both MBTA’s Oak Grove Orange Line & Commuter Rail’s West Wyoming stop. Also situated near Pine Banks & Malden Center, as well as most major highways. Needs some updates, but then enjoy the charm of hard wood floors and trim throughout! T his home presents an excellent opportunity with its generously sized 1st & 2nd levels & expansion potential in the basement and in the 3rd floor walk-up attic. 1st level offers living room, dining room, kitchen & nice 4-season sun room, plus charming wood accents throughout that add character & warmth. Upstairs 3 bedrooms with hardwood floors & full tiled bath await. There’s a/c to keep you cool during warmer months, plus a lovely fenced yard for outdoor enjoyment & relaxation. The detached garage & driveway will no doubt be appreciated this winter. Property is under contract.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 200
Dimensions: 16 x 12.5

Bedroom 2

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 165
Dimensions: 15 x 11

Bedroom 3

Features: Flooring - Wood, Attic Access
Level: Second
Area: 80
Dimensions: 10 x 8

Bathroom 1

Level: Second

Bathroom 2

Level: Basement

Dining room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Level: First

Living room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First

Heating

Baseboard, Oil

Cooling

Wall Unit(s), Ductless

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Sun Room
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,400
Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,400
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 1

Lot

Size: 4,073 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: M:0E3 P:0000087,655289
Zoning: URA

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Block, Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Melrose

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $514/sqft
Tax assessed value: $626,800
Annual tax amount: $6,224
Date on market: 11/19/2025

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/24/2025	Sold	$720,000-1.2%$514/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73292551 Report a problem
11/17/2024	Contingent	$729,000$521/sqft
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11/6/2024	Price change	$729,000-1.4%$521/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73292551 Report a problem
10/18/2024	Price change	$739,000-3.4%$528/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73292551 Report a problem
10/1/2024	Price change	$765,000-3.8%$546/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73292551 Report a problem
9/19/2024	Listed for sale	$795,000$568/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73292551 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,470 +4%	$653,500 +4.3%
2024	$6,224 +3%	$626,800 +8.1%
2023	$6,040 +2.4%	$579,700 +3.9%
2022	$5,899 +0.8%	$558,100 +4.4%
2021	$5,855 +4.3%	$534,700 +5.3%
2020	$5,613 +8.6%	$508,000 +6.3%
2019	$5,167 +6.6%	$478,000 +11.7%
2018	$4,848 +1.7%	$427,900 +5.9%
2017	$4,768 +6%	$404,100 +10.7%
2016	$4,499 +1.3%	$364,900 +6.4%
2015	$4,443 +2.6%	$342,800 +5.1%
2014	$4,331 +1.9%	$326,100
2013	$4,249 +2.1%	$326,100
2012	$4,161 +2.4%	$326,100
2011	$4,063 +3.2%	$326,100 -0.1%
2010	$3,938 +4.1%	$326,300 -2%
2009	$3,783 +1.6%	$333,000 -6.7%
2008	$3,724 +3.4%	$357,000 -2.6%
2007	$3,602 +11.4%	$366,400 +9.2%
2006	$3,232 +4.6%	$335,600 +5.7%
2005	$3,091 +0.7%	$317,400 +19.1%
2004	$3,069 +3.4%	$266,400 +10%
2003	$2,967 +2.6%	$242,200 +9%
2002	$2,891 +5%	$222,200 +13.3%
2000	$2,753 +11.8%	$196,200 +25.3%
1999	$2,462	$156,600