Pending

$749,000

73 Florence Ave, Melrose, MA 02176

3beds

1,726sqft

$5,054/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1900

5,502 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$434/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Cape cod-style homeTudor-inspired architectural detailsFlat private backyardTimeless curb appealQuiet dead-end streetOriginal wood moldings

Cape Cod-style home with Tudor-inspired architectural details and timeless curb appeal in Melrose's desirable Mount Hood neighborhood. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home sits on a quiet dead-end street moments from Melrose Commons and close to downtown Melrose's restaurants, shops, and commuter rail. Original wood moldings, a fireplace, flat private backyard, and a 1-car garage offer genuine upside for the right buyer. Ready for a full renovation and priced accordingly — this is your opportunity to put your stamp on a character-rich home in a sought-after location. Seller requires use and occupancy through end of August. Ideal for a developer or experienced renovator with a vision. Bring your contractor and make it yours.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Heating

Steam, Oil

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Laminate
Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,726
Total interior livable area: 1,726 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,726

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 5
Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 4

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No

Features

Patio & porch: Screened
Exterior features: Porch - Screened

Lot

Size: 5,502 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: M:0F6 P:0000020,656518
Zoning: URA

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape,Tudor
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Melrose

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $434/sqft
Tax assessed value: $727,100
Annual tax amount: $7,198
Date on market: 9/8/2026
Listing terms: Contract

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$3,427/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/3/2026	Pending sale	$749,000$434/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73535366 Report a problem
6/19/2026	Contingent	$749,000$434/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73535366 Report a problem
6/12/2026	Listed for sale	$749,000+54.4%$434/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73535366 Report a problem
8/31/2006	Sold	$485,000$281/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$7,198 +1.6%	$727,100 +1.9%
2024	$7,086 +0.2%	$713,600 +5.2%
2023	$7,071 +6.3%	$678,600 +7.9%
2022	$6,651 +2.8%	$629,200 +6.5%
2021	$6,469 -0.9%	$590,800
2020	$6,528 +13.3%	$590,800 +10.9%
2019	$5,760 +4.8%	$532,800 +9.8%
2018	$5,498 +3.4%	$485,300 +7.7%
2017	$5,316 -1.4%	$450,500 +3%
2016	$5,391 +3.8%	$437,200 +9.1%
2015	$5,192 +4.7%	$400,600 +7.3%
2014	$4,960 +1.9%	$373,500
2013	$4,867 +4.6%	$373,500 +2.4%
2012	$4,654 +2.4%	$364,700
2011	$4,544 +3.6%	$364,700 +0.3%
2010	$4,387 +2.4%	$363,500 -3.6%
2009	$4,283 +2.3%	$377,000 -6.1%
2008	$4,188 +4%	$401,500 -2%
2007	$4,025 +2.1%	$409,500
2006	$3,943 +3.7%	$409,500 +4.9%
2005	$3,801 +7.1%	$390,200 +26.6%
2004	$3,550 +3.4%	$308,200 +10%
2003	$3,432 +2.6%	$280,200 +9%
2002	$3,344 +8.1%	$257,000 +16.6%
2000	$3,094 +13.8%	$220,500 +27.5%
1999	$2,720	$173,000