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69 Forest St, Melrose, MA, 02176

$739,000

Home List Price

$8,776*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
1,400 SqFt
$528/SqFt
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69 Forest St, Melrose$739,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$8,776*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingDetached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Garage1 space
Year Built1900
HeatingBaseboard, Oil
CoolingWall Unit(s), Ductless
BasementYes
MLS #73292551
Lot Size0.09 Acres
StatusActive

About 69 Forest St

Among the Best Buys in Melrose! ! Appealing, nicely sized 7 room, 3 bedroom home is located in an ideal commuter location conveniently close to both MBTA’s Oak Grove Orange Line & Commuter Rail’s West Wyoming stop. Also situated near Pine Banks & Malden Center, as well as most major highways. Needs some updates, but this home presents an excellent opportunity with its generously sized 1st & 2nd levels & expansion potential in the basement and in the 3rd floor walk-up attic. 1st level offers living room, dining room, kitchen & nice 4-season sun room, plus charming wood accents throughout that add character & warmth. Upstairs 3 bedrooms with hardwood floors & full tiled bath await. There’s a/c to keep you cool during warmer months, plus a lovely fenced yard for outdoor enjoyment & relaxation. The detached garage & driveway will no doubt be appreciated this winter. Truly an interesting offering -- come see!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Living Area: 1,400 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services
  • Office Phone: (781) 395-7676
  • Listing Agent: Thomas Lee

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Carpet
  • Interior: Sun Room

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

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

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.09 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Ductless

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Lebanon to Forest

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $739,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $528/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $5,855
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Melrose, MA

City

Med. Sold Price

$828K

Med. Price/SqFt

$460

Avg. Days On Market

24

# of Sold Homes

24

69 Forest St vs Melrose

33 DAYS ON ROCKET

+9 Days

$739,000

-$89K Less

$528/SqFt

+$67 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $89K less than the Median Sold Price and $67/SqFt more 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: #73292551

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services
  • Office Phone: (781) 395-7676
  • Listing Agent: Thomas Lee

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$5,855$534,700
2020$5,613$508,000
2019$5,167$478,000
2018$4,848$427,900
2017$4,768$404,100

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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7
/10

  • Herbert Clark Hoover

  • 37 Glendower Rd

  • 0.39 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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9
/10

  • Winthrop

  • 162 1st St

  • 0.94 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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6
/10

  • Lincoln

  • 80 W Wyoming Ave

  • 1.10 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 $113,932. Typical income of Melrose, MA residents is between $100k-200k annually. Typical family type is married, with kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 69 Forest St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 69 Forest St property is $739,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 69 Forest St is a house located in Melrose, Massachusetts, 02176.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 69 Forest St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $5,855 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 69 Forest St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 69 Forest St is 1,400 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 69 Forest St is 1900.

Rocket Homes›Massachusetts›Middlesex County›Melrose›02176›69 Forest St

This home is located at 69 Forest St in Melrose, MA and zip code 02176. This 1,400 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.09 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 19, 2024 and is currently priced at $739,000.

Over 11 listings were sold over their listed price in September 2024 in Melrose, MA. In the same period over 12 listings were sold below the listed price and 1 listings were sold for the listed price. In September 2024 in Melrose, MA there were 2.8% less homes for sale than in August 2024. While the average time on the market in September 2024 was 24 days, the median list price was $828,000.

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

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