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$740,000
● House - Off Market

68 Laurel St

Melrose, MA 02176
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
2,000 Ft²
$4,360
Est. Monthly

About This Property

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.
Unit Size
2,000 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.20 acres
Price per sqft
$388
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$551
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1910

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Last updated: 4 months ago (MLSPIN #73308546)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Sep 9, 2025 Sold
Sold
Aug 6, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Jul 31, 2025 Listed by Stuart St James, Inc. $1,249,900
Listed by Stuart St James, Inc.
Stunning fully renovated 5-bed, 3.5-bath single-family home spanning three finished levels. A grand foyer with sweeping staircase & original white oak floors with decorative inlay set a refined tone. The main level features a formal dining room with designer dry bar, living room with wood-burning fireplace, & a chef’s kitchen with gas range top, wall oven & striking quartz countertops. The second floor includes a spacious primary suite with dual closets, including custom built-ins, a luxurious en-suite bath with double vanities & shower heads, two additional bedrooms, full bath, & laundry. The third-floor suite offers flexible space with an expansive bedroom, second office/bedroom, & full bath—perfect for guests or work-from-home. Enjoy outdoor living with front & back porches, a new paver patio, mature landscaping, & a generously sized yard. Additional highlights include a detached 1-car garage and newly paved driveway. Easy access to commuter rail, Main St. & Melrose Common.
Dec 20, 2024 Sold
Sold
Nov 16, 2024 In contract -
In contract
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Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1910
  • Effective Year Built: 1910
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Building Condition: 2
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 16
  • Exterior Walls Type: 1
  • 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: 944
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8,651
  • Total Building Area: 1,991
  • Gross Building Area: 3,848
  • Building Area: 1,991
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,991
  • Heating Fuel Type: 6

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000199
  • 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:0E7 P:0000064
  • Municipality: MELROSE
  • Latitude: 42.4551
  • Longitude: -71.0559

    Address

  • Full Address: 68 Laurel St
  • Address - House Number: 68
  • Address - Street Name: Laurel
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Melrose
  • Carrier Code: C037
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 4039
  • Zip Code: 02176

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $661,400

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1625
  • Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 79
  • Final Value: 851,435
  • High Value: 989,874
  • Low Value: 712,995

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $666,100
  • Assessed Land Value: $435,500
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $230,600
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 68 Laurel Street built and last sold?
The property at 68 Laurel Street was built in 1910 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 68 Laurel Street is $1,262,399.
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