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  • $1,978,000

    98 Hillside Ave, Melrose, MA 02176

    5beds
    3,693sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1889
    9,583 Square Feet Lot
    $1,978,000 Zestimate®
    $536/sqft
    $6,797 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,978,000

    $1.82M - $2.16M

    $6,797/mo

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    What's special

    Exquisite detail, a rich Melrose history and superlative location hallmark this beautifully reclaimed 11rm, 5br, 3+bath Queen Anne. Nestled in the lower East Side and offering a backyard oasis, you get the best of all worlds, pairing convenience and privacy with spectacular design and extensive detail. The Charles C Barry home has been renovated with great attention toward period style and fixtures while still embracing today, inside & outside. Expansive eat-in kitchen boasts concrete counters, top flight appliances and cabinetry and oodles of smart space, while the dining room opens to the porch and boasts wood burning fireplace. Parlor with fireplace and sitting room feature lovely details. The master retreat hosts a fireplace, walk-in closet, bath with rain shower and double sinks, built-ins & adjoining study. Four bedrooms and two full baths round out the upper levels. Continue entertaining on the porch and deck overlooking tiered yard. Updated systems. Walk to town, train & more!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Walk-Up Attic, Wired for Surround Sound
    • Flooring: Tile, Concrete, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,693 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Shingle (Not Wood), Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 9,583 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: MELRM0D9P0000083

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1889

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Melrose

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Tennis Court, Park
    • Construction: Frame
    • Electric Feature: Circuit Breakers
    • Energy Features: Storm Windows, Prog. Thermostat
    • Exterior: Clapboard, Shingles, Wood
    • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Concrete
    • Hot Water: Tankless, Natural Gas
    • Master Bath: Yes
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Other (see Remarks)
    • Utility Connections: For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer
    • Year Round: Yes
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Vent Hood, Wall Oven, Countertop Range
    • Bed2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth1 Level: First Floor
    • Insulation Feature: Full
    • Kit Dscrp: Pantry, Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Recessed Lighting, Exterior Access
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Level: Second Floor
    • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
    • Bed2 Dscrp: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood, Fireplace, Crown Molding
    • Bed3 Dscrp: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Balcony - Exterior, Crown Molding
    • Din Dscrp: Flooring - Wood, Fireplace, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet - Walk-In, Flooring - Wood, Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • Bth2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth2 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
    • Bth3 Dscrp: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Full, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup - Dual
    • Fam Level: First Floor
    • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener
    • Bed4 Dscrp: Closet, Flooring - Wood
    • Bed5 Dscrp: Closet, Flooring - Wood
    • Bth3 Level: Second Floor
    • Style: Victorian, Queen Anne
    • Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic, Wired for Surround Sound
    • Bth1 Dscrp: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Bathroom - Half
    • Bed4 Level: Third Floor
    • Bed5 Level: Third Floor
    • Fam Dscrp: Flooring - Wood, Crown Molding
    • Basement Feature: Full
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Gutters
    • Foundation: Fieldstone, Granite
    • Laundry Dscrp: Dryer Hookup - Dual, Washer Hookup, Bathroom - Full
    • Laundry Level: Second Floor
    • Liv Dscrp: Fireplace, Flooring - Wood, Crown Molding
    • Road Type: Public, Paved, Publicly Maint.
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Lot Description: Paved Drive
    • Sf Type: Detached

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/23/2019Sold$1,350,000+4.7%$366/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/8/2019Listed for sale$1,289,000+159.4%$349/sqft
    Source: Leading Edge Real Estate #72546625 Report a problem
    8/1/2000Sold$497,000+118.5%$135/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/16/1988Sold$227,500$62/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$13,742 +2%$1,388,100 +2.3%
    2024$13,473 +1.4%$1,356,800 +6.4%
    2023$13,284 +3.1%$1,274,900 +4.5%
    2022$12,890 +4.6%$1,219,500 +8.3%
    2021$12,329 -0.9%$1,125,900 0%
    2020$12,445 +22.7%$1,126,200 +20%
    2019$10,143 +0.7%$938,300 +5.6%
    2018$10,068 +5.3%$888,600 +9.7%
    2017$9,562 -2%$810,300 +2.4%
    2016$9,757 +6.6%$791,300 +12%
    2015$9,155 +1.7%$706,400 +4.2%
    2014$9,005 +3.2%$678,100 +1.2%
    2013$8,729 +3.5%$669,900 +1.4%
    2012$8,431 +2.4%$660,700
    2011$8,232 +4.5%$660,700 +1.2%
    2010$7,877 +4%$652,600 -2.1%
    2009$7,574 +4.9%$666,700 -3.7%
    2008$7,220 +15.1%$692,200 +8.5%
    2007$6,273 -8.1%$638,100 -10%
    2006$6,829 +3.8%$709,100 +4.9%
    2005$6,582 +6.7%$675,800 +26.2%
    2004$6,171 +3.4%$535,700 +10%
    2003$5,967 +2.6%$487,100 +9%
    2002$5,814 +25.3%$446,900 +35.1%
    2000$4,640 +3%$330,700 +15.4%
    1999$4,504 $286,500

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    Neighborhood: East Side

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Apply
    • Middle: MVMMS
    • High: Melrose High

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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