Welcome to 79 Baxter Street, where classic New England character meets the way you actually want to live. This spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is flooded with natural light, from the oversized family room and bright eat-in kitchen to the sun-filled three-season porch that feels like an extension of the living space. Grab your morning coffee on the wraparound farmer’s porch, host friends on the rear patio, or let pets and kids enjoy the perfectly sized backyard. The renovated bathrooms bring a boutique hotel vibe, highlighted by a spa-worthy primary suite with a clawfoot soaking tub, rainfall shower, and pebble stone floor. Just minutes from Conant Park, the commuter rail, and the trails of the Middlesex Fells, you’ll have easy access to hiking, mountain biking, dog walks, and Boston commuting—all while coming home to a space that feels bright, stylish, and designed for everyday life.
Sold for $1,362,300
$1,362,300
79 Baxter St, Melrose, MA 02176
4beds
2,505sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
4,931 Square Feet Lot
$1,299,400 Zestimate®
$544/sqft
$4,767 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,299,400
$1.23M - $1.36M
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Rainfall showerRear patioOversized family roomBright eat-in kitchenPerfectly sized backyardSun-filled three-season porchSpa-worthy primary suite
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Listed by:
The Bill Butler Group 617-771-9376,
Leading Edge Real Estate 781-979-0100
Bought with:
Thais Collins
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73533842
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 352
- Dimensions: 22 x 16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
- Area: 15
- Dimensions: 5 x 3
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 8 x 6
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 374
- Dimensions: 22 x 17
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dryer Hookup - Gas, Washer Hookup, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18 x 13
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
- Laundry: First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Sun Room
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,505
- Total interior livable area: 2,505 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,505
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
Lot
- Size: 4,931 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Foundation area: 0
- Parcel number: M:0A7 P:0000055,652165
- Zoning: URA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Melrose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $544/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $840,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,316
- Date on market: 7/20/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Sold | $1,362,300+13.6%$544/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73533842 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Pending sale | $1,199,000$479/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73533842 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,199,000+348.2%$479/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73533842 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/1998 | Sold | $267,500$107/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,316 +2.4% | $840,000 +2.7% |
| 2024 | $8,123 +3.3% | $818,000 +8.3% |
| 2023 | $7,867 +0.3% | $755,000 +1.7% |
| 2022 | $7,846 +2.9% | $742,300 +6.6% |
| 2021 | $7,626 +5.2% | $696,400 +6.1% |
| 2020 | $7,250 +10.8% | $656,100 +8.4% |
| 2019 | $6,541 +0.1% | $605,100 +4.9% |
| 2018 | $6,535 +3.4% | $576,800 +7.7% |
| 2017 | $6,321 +3.7% | $535,700 +8.4% |
| 2016 | $6,093 +7% | $494,200 +12.5% |
| 2015 | $5,693 +4% | $439,300 +6.5% |
| 2014 | $5,475 +3% | $412,300 +1.1% |
| 2013 | $5,316 +0.4% | $408,000 -1.6% |
| 2012 | $5,293 +2.4% | $414,800 |
| 2011 | $5,168 +6.7% | $414,800 +3.3% |
| 2010 | $4,845 +2.8% | $401,400 -3.3% |
| 2009 | $4,713 +5.1% | $414,900 -3.5% |
| 2008 | $4,483 -5.2% | $429,800 -10.6% |
| 2007 | $4,727 +4.2% | $480,900 +2.1% |
| 2006 | $4,536 +3.8% | $471,000 +5% |
| 2005 | $4,370 +5.7% | $448,700 +25% |
| 2004 | $4,136 +3.5% | $359,000 +10% |
| 2003 | $3,998 +2.6% | $326,400 +9% |
| 2002 | $3,895 +2.9% | $299,400 +11% |
| 2000 | $3,784 +10.5% | $269,700 +23.8% |
| 1999 | $3,424 | $217,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Wyoming
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Melrose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Melrose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Apply
- Middle: Melrose
- High: Melrose
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Melrose
- 02176
- Wyoming
- 79 Baxter St
