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$455,000
● House - Off Market

17 Forest St

Melrose, MA 02176
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
1,800 Ft²
$769,835
RealtyHop Estimate
69.19%
Since May 1, 2016
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

Priced right in the hottest zip code in the country - 02176! This freshly painted and  updated home features a lot of living space for a great price for under $475K! All the updates are done - NEW heating system and NEW baseboard heating, NEW hot water tank, updated electric, NEW kitchen, NEW baths, NEW carpeting, NEW paver driveway, NEW concrete floor with perimeter drain, NEW exterior paint! This is an absolute turn key property perfect for the buyers looking to move into Melrose and just start enjoying their new home with family and friends! All the work has been done for you and this home offers A LOT of living space for the price. THIS IS A MUST SEE!! Close to everything - downtown, Boston, trains, parks. Do not miss out on this great opportunity!
Unit Size
1,800 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.09 acres
Price per sqft
$253
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$470
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1920

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Last updated: 5 months ago (MLSPIN #71934805)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
May 9, 2025 Sold
Sold
Apr 9, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Apr 1, 2025 Listed $699,900
Listed
3 bdrm Melrose Cape offering a nice blend of classic charm & modern convenience, boasting 1757 Sq.ft. of versatile living space. Deceiving from the outside, be surprised!...as this home has a spacious layout, featuring 8 well-appointed rms designed to accommodate all your needs. Enter through the bright mudroom & step into the updated kitchen... the heart of the home, offering a big island, lots of cabinets, granite countertops & stainless & opening to the adjacent dining area (currently being used a family room), perfect for gatherings & entertaining guests. The primary bdrm & a full bath are also on the 1st level, a bonus for those who may not want stairs. A big living room w/picture window & another rm used as an in-home office round out this level!! Upstairs offers 2 more cozy bdrms & full bath! Outside, enjoy the patio, parking for 4 cars & small yard for entertaining, pets & play. Convenient commute to Boston as the MBTA bus is steps away & Orange Line is nearby. Not a drive by
Apr 19, 2016 Sold
Sold
Nov 20, 2015 Listed by Rose Real Estate $455,000
Listed by Rose Real Estate
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Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1920
  • Effective Year Built: 1920
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 16
  • 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: 1,026
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4,069
  • Total Building Area: 1,643
  • Gross Building Area: 3,315
  • Building Area: 1,643
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 16
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,643
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000093
  • 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: 336404

Zoning

  • Zoning: URA

Geography

  • Parcel: MELR M:0E2 P:0000010
  • Municipality: MELROSE
  • Latitude: 42.4422
  • Longitude: -71.0549

    Address

  • Full Address: 17 Forest St
  • Address - House Number: 17
  • Address - Street Name: Forest
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Melrose
  • Carrier Code: C018
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 6329
  • Zip Code: 02176

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $624,000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1738
  • Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 77
  • Final Value: 745,924
  • High Value: 875,637
  • Low Value: 616,211

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $628,400
  • Assessed Land Value: $387,500
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $240,900

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Apr 19, 2016
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: O
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 59093
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Oct 24, 2014
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: ADJ
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 17 Forest Street built and last sold?
The property at 17 Forest Street was built in 1920 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $455,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 17 Forest Street is $694,409.
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