Perfectly maintained by its longtime owner occupants, this multi family home offers tremendous space and upgrades throughout. The illustrious exterior is highlighted by meticulous landscape and gorgeous stonework. The front entry welcomes with a shared foyer and leads directly into the first-floor owner's unit. This unit offers a nicely sized formal living room and a sunny bedroom or home office along the front. A large primary suite with private bath sits centrally before entering into the open dining room and fireplaced family room. An eat in kitchen with tons of cabinetry sits at the back of the home and offers access to the backyard and garage area. The second unit upstairs offers 2 large bedrooms, living room, kitchen, full bath and storage areas from a large walk-in closet and walk-up attic. This fabulous property offers separate utilities, mini splits on the first floor and plenty of off-street parking. 2 car garage. Exc location near downtown Melrose amenities and commuter rail
Sold for $1,025,000
$1,025,000
85 Lynde St, Melrose, MA 02176
5beds
3,100sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$1,292,600 Zestimate®
$331/sqft
$2,776 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,292,600
$1.15M - $1.49M
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Fireplaced family roomOpen dining roomEat in kitchenGorgeous stoneworkSunny bedroomAccess to the backyardTons of cabinetry
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Listed by:
Joanne Mulkerin 781-983-0251,
J. Mulkerin Realty 781-933-7200
Bought with:
Joanne Mulkerin
J. Mulkerin Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73394087
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-Up Attic, Storage, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry Room, Office/Den
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
- Windows: Box/Bay/Bow Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,100
- Total interior livable area: 3,100 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,100
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 8,407 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 653854
- Zoning: URB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Public School
Location
- Region: Melrose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $331/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $823,500
- Annual tax amount: $8,153
- Date on market: 12/29/2025
- Total actual rent: 1300
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2025 | Sold | $1,025,000-6.7%$331/sqft |
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| 7/15/2025 | Contingent | $1,099,000$355/sqft |
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| 7/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,099,000$355/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Contingent | $1,099,000$355/sqft |
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| 6/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,099,000$355/sqft |
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| 7/2/2019 | Listing removed | $2,500$1/sqft |
Source: Cambridge Portfolios LLC Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,500$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,153 +6.3% | $823,500 +6.6% |
| 2024 | $7,668 -0.2% | $772,200 +4.7% |
| 2023 | $7,684 +2.3% | $737,400 +3.8% |
| 2022 | $7,512 +1.2% | $710,700 +4.8% |
| 2021 | $7,425 +4% | $678,100 +5% |
| 2020 | $7,137 +8.7% | $645,900 +6.4% |
| 2019 | $6,564 +6.5% | $607,200 +11.6% |
| 2018 | $6,166 +3.2% | $544,200 +7.5% |
| 2017 | $5,973 +11% | $506,200 +16% |
| 2016 | $5,381 -2.1% | $436,400 +2.9% |
| 2015 | $5,499 +8.1% | $424,300 +10.7% |
| 2014 | $5,089 +1.7% | $383,200 -0.2% |
| 2013 | $5,002 -1.7% | $383,900 -3.7% |
| 2012 | $5,086 +2.4% | $398,600 |
| 2011 | $4,967 +2.5% | $398,600 -0.7% |
| 2010 | $4,845 -1% | $401,400 -6.8% |
| 2009 | $4,892 +4.7% | $430,600 -3.9% |
| 2008 | $4,672 +2.6% | $447,900 -3.3% |
| 2007 | $4,554 +11.4% | $463,300 +9.1% |
| 2006 | $4,088 +3.7% | $424,500 +4.9% |
| 2005 | $3,943 +3.2% | $404,800 +22.1% |
| 2004 | $3,819 +3.5% | $331,500 +10% |
| 2003 | $3,691 +2.6% | $301,300 +9% |
| 2002 | $3,596 +7.2% | $276,400 +15.6% |
| 2000 | $3,356 -11.6% | $239,200 -0.9% |
| 1999 | $3,795 | $241,400 |
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Neighborhood: Oak Grove/Pine Banks
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- 8/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
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