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$725,000
● House - Off Market

160 Forest St

Melrose, MA 02176
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
1,744 Ft²
$4,057
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Nestled on a picturesque lot surrounded by mature trees, this warm and inviting home blends timeless character with everyday comfort. Sunlight pours into the spacious living room featuring hardwood floors, a classic fireplace with custom built-ins, and oversized windows  The generous dining room flows into a charming sunroom, creating the perfect space to enjoy your morning coffee, read a book, or simply relax throughout the day, while sliding glass doors lead to the deck for easy outdoor entertaining. The country kitchen is functional and filled with potential, offering the perfect opportunity to create the kitchen you've always envisioned. The second floor offers three bedrooms, additoinal office space and a full bath. The spacious primary bedroom features a charming partial vaulted ceiling and generous closet space. The partially finished basement includes a full bath, a workshop area, and plenty of storage. A detached garage offers additional storage and  convenience. This home presents an exceptional opportunity for buyers looking to personalize a property while building equity in the highly deisrable city of Melrose. Showings begin at the first open house. Offers, if any, are due Monday, July 27 at 12:00 PM.
Unit Size
1,744 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.53 acres
Price per sqft
$401
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$625
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1931

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Last updated: 23 days ago (MLSPIN #73552536)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Oct 1, 2026 Sold
Sold
Jul 29, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Jul 21, 2026 Listed by Compass $699,000
Listed by Compass
Apr 12, 2004 Sold
Sold
Feb 15, 2004 Listed by Compass $429,900
Listed by Compass

Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1931
  • Effective Year Built: 1931
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 4
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 837
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 23,261
  • Total Building Area: 1,656
  • Gross Building Area: 3,205
  • Building Area: 1,656
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 10
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,656
  • Heating Fuel Type: 6

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: PLAN 113L
  • Land Acres: 0000000534
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Melrose School District
  • School Tax School District: MELROSE SD
  • Census Tract: 336300

Zoning

  • Zoning: URA

Geography

  • Parcel: MELR M:0E4 P:0051-52
  • Municipality: MELROSE
  • Latitude: 42.4468
  • Longitude: -71.0548

    Address

  • Full Address: 160 Forest St
  • Address - House Number: 160
  • Address - Street Name: Forest
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Melrose
  • Carrier Code: C031
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 5623
  • Zip Code: 02176

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $708,000
  • Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2023

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1625
  • Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 79
  • Final Value: 834,027
  • High Value: 969,636
  • Low Value: 698,418

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $713,000
  • Assessed Land Value: $439,200
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $273,800

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Apr 12, 2004
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 48
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 1318289
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Comparables

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Type
Beds
Baths
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Asking Price
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Closing Price
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HOA + Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 160 Forest Street built and last sold?
The property at 160 Forest Street was built in 1931 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $405,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 160 Forest Street is $706,729.
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