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68 Laurel St, Melrose, MA, 02176

$775,500

Home List Price

$9,209*

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5 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
2,000 SqFt
$388/SqFt
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68 Laurel St, Melrose$775,500

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingDetached, Off Street
Garage1 space
Year Built1910
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
BasementYes
MLS #73308546
Lot Size0.20 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)

About 68 Laurel St

Location, location, location! Investors and contractors, take notice of this diamond in the rough. Located in a spectacular East Side neighborhood, this Victorian charmer has great bones and amazing potential. Highlights include a welcoming front porch, a large gracious entry foyer with stained glass window, fireplaced living room, large kitchen pantry, walk-up third floor, and hardwood floors throughout. It sits on a large, level lot with a detached 1-car garage. Improvements in recent years include newer roof and windows (2008), and blown-in insulation. This well-built home exudes the charm and character of a bygone era, and it won’t take much to restore this beauty to her former glory! Offer deadline Wednesday 11/6 at noon. Seller reserves the right to accept an offer at any time.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Living Area: 2,000 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: True North Realty
  • Office Phone: (781) 872-1487
  • Listing Agent: Jennifer Hardin

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior: Walk-up Attic

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Porch, Deck, Stone Wall

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Off Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Level
  • Lot Size: 0.20 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Gooch to Laurel

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $775,500
  • Price Per SqFt: $388/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $6,497
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Melrose, MA

City

Med. Sold Price

$832.1K

Med. Price/SqFt

$462

Avg. Days On Market

24

# of Sold Homes

20

68 Laurel St vs Melrose

20 DAYS ON ROCKET

-4 Days

$775,500

-$56.6K Less

$388/SqFt

-$74 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $56.6K less than the Median Sold Price and $74/SqFt less than other homes in Melrose, MA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • MLS Number: #73308546

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: True North Realty
  • Office Phone: (781) 872-1487
  • Listing Agent: Jennifer Hardin

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$6,497$593,300
2020$6,094$551,500
2019$5,494$508,200
2018$5,424$478,700
2017$5,271$446,700

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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9
/10

  • Winthrop Elementary School

  • 162 1st St

  • 0.29 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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8
/10

  • Hoover Elementary School

  • 37 Glendower Rd

  • 0.49 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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7
/10

  • Lincoln Elementary School

  • 80 W Wyoming Ave

  • 0.82 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $126,302. The majority of Melrose, MA residents have income between $100k-200k annually. The majority of families are married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 68 Laurel St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 68 Laurel St property is $775,500.

What type of property is this?

The property 68 Laurel St is a house located in Melrose, Massachusetts, 02176.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 68 Laurel St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $6,497 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 68 Laurel St has 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 68 Laurel St is 2,000 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 68 Laurel St is 1910.

Rocket Homes›Massachusetts›Middlesex County›Melrose›02176›68 Laurel St

This home is located at 68 Laurel St in Melrose, MA and zip code 02176. This 2,000 square foot home, which was built in 1910, sits on a 0.20 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 01, 2024 and is currently priced at $775,500.

Melrose, MA housing market in October 2024 saw over 12 listings sold above listed price, more than 2 sold at listed price and over 6 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Melrose, MA between September 2024 and October 2024 increased by 7.5%. The median list price of listings available in October 2024 was $832,100, while the average time on the real estate market was 24 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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