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.
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
$716,600 Zestimate®
$514/sqft
$3,154 Estimated rent
Home value
$716,600
$659,000 - $781,000
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Detached garageHardwood floorsCharacter and warmthHard wood floorsCharming wood accentsFenced yardTiled bath
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Listed by:
Thomas Lee 617-429-9512,
RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services 781-395-7676
Bought with:
The Varano Realty Group
Keller Williams Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73292551
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 sqft
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 & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping
Location
- Region: Melrose
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2025 | Sold | $720,000-1.2%$514/sqft |
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| 11/17/2024 | Contingent | $729,000$521/sqft |
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| 11/6/2024 | Price change | $729,000-1.4%$521/sqft |
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| 10/18/2024 | Price change | $739,000-3.4%$528/sqft |
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| 10/1/2024 | Price change | $765,000-3.8%$546/sqft |
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| 9/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $795,000$568/sqft |
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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 |
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Neighborhood: East Side
Nearby schools
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- 8/10Hoover Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Melrose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 10/10Melrose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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