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81 Bancroft Rd, Melrose, MA, 02176

$799,900

Home List Price

$9,499*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
1,272 SqFt
$629/SqFt
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81 Bancroft Rd, Melrose$799,900

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingAttached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Attached Garage1 space
Year Built1948
HeatingBaseboard, Oil
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
FireplaceLiving Room
MLS #73308296
Lot Size0.17 Acres
StatusActive

About 81 Bancroft Rd

Here's your chance - under $800K in Melrose! Fabulous Upham Park location, fenced yard, garage and plenty of off-street parking. 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Den off the kitchen can be used as a home office and leads to the back deck overlooking the spacious yard. The living room has nice classic details including a wood burning fireplace and wall sconces. The kitchen is ready for your new fresh ideas, maybe open into the dining room for a big open concept area. 3 bedrooms and an updated bath complete the second floor. Looking for extra square footage - there is a finished room in the basement great for a kid's playroom, another work-from-home area or a great teen space. New exterior paint and freshened landscape (2024) Current owners installed central air conditioning and windows. Irrigation system and newer FHW/Oil heat. Move into Melrose and enjoy all the trendy shops & restaurants and the ease of commuting w/ access to major routes, commuter rail and the Orange Line.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Living Area: 1,272 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (781) 665-2222
  • Listing Agent: Mark Hutchinson

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior: High Speed Internet
  • Fireplace: Living Room

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

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

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.17 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling: Central Air

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Woodcrest Dr or Wildwood Rd to Bancroft

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $799,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $629/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $6,881
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Melrose, MA

City

Med. Sold Price

$830K

Med. Price/SqFt

$465

Avg. Days On Market

25

# of Sold Homes

16

81 Bancroft Rd vs Melrose

52 DAYS ON ROCKET

+27 Days

$799,900

-$30.1K Less

$629/SqFt

+$163 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $30.1K less than the Median Sold Price and $163/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: #73308296

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (781) 665-2222
  • Listing Agent: Mark Hutchinson

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jun 30, 1998Home Sold
$250,000
Apr 16, 1993Home Sold
$180,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$6,881$628,400
2020$6,948$628,800
2019$6,192$572,800
2018$6,127$540,800
2017$6,036$511,500

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

  • 0.52 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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8
/10

  • Hoover Elementary School

  • 37 Glendower Rd

  • 0.86 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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8
/10

  • Horace Mann Elementary School

  • 40 Damon Ave

  • 0.93 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 $123,881. Residents of Melrose, MA typically earn between $100k-200k each year. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 81 Bancroft Rd

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 81 Bancroft Rd property is $799,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 81 Bancroft Rd is a house located in Melrose, Massachusetts, 02176.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 81 Bancroft Rd 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 $6,881 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on June 30, 1998 for $250,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 81 Bancroft Rd has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 81 Bancroft Rd is 1,272 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 81 Bancroft Rd is 1948.

Rocket Homes›Massachusetts›Middlesex County›Melrose›02176›81 Bancroft Rd

This home is located at 81 Bancroft Rd in Melrose, MA and zip code 02176. This 1,272 square foot home, which was built in 1948, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 31, 2024 and is currently priced at $799,900.

Melrose, MA housing market in November 2024 saw over 9 listings sold above listed price, more than 1 sold at listed price and over 6 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Melrose, MA decreased by 20.3% between October 2024 and November 2024. In November 2024, listings were on the market for 25 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $830,000.

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

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