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158 Perkins Street, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176 • Melrose Highlands
$905,000
Est. $4,817/month
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,969
Sq Ft
$460
Price/Sq Ft
0.14
Acres
1900
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
123
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 27, 2025 • MLS# 73221253

About this home

PRICE REDUCED and a now-resolved 5 week estate issue makes this beautiful home ready to sell! Located on lovely tree-lined street in sought-after area, house has charm and beautiful detail including a welcoming farmer’s porch, gleaming hardwood floors, foyer with leaded windows and French doors. Bright and spacious living room. Dining room includes custom ceiling, expansive window seat, and butler's pantry. Kitchen and half bath/laundry complete the 1st floor. Four good-sized bedrooms, enclosed glass/screened porch, and full bath make up the 2nd floor. Additional space on 3rd floor with good-size finished room and large storage area. Expansive yard surrounds the house and includes step-up patio and built-in rock garden. Replacement windows, central AC, newer gas heat and boiler. Close to Routes 1 and 93, Commuter Rail locations/Orange Line, and Middlesex Fells trails. Short walk to elementary, middle, and high schools. Restaurants and shops in the downtown area are just 1 mile away.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $950,000
Final Sale Price: $905,000
Difference: $45,000 (-4.7%)
Performance Metrics
95.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
123
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $482
Sale $/sq ft: $460
This property sold for $460 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.7% below the original asking price.

At 123 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,969 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Interior Features

Flooring
Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood
Heating
Hot Water, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Central Air
Has Cooling
Yes
Fireplace Features
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
Attic Access, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
Laundry Features
First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Basement Details
Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Door Features
Storm Door(s), French Doors

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features
Porch
Patio/Porch Features
Porch
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.14 acres
Lot Size
6,098 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1400
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$7,052
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$755,500
Parcel Number
657845
Zoning
URA

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Now-resolved estate issue required 5-week temporary withdrawal. House is now ready to sell! Tiffany type light in dining room excluded. Microwave in kitchen non-working.
Exclusions
Tiffany Type Lamp In Dining Room Excluded.
Listing Terms
Contract

Location

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Neighborhood

Melrose Highlands

158 Perkins Street, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Roosevelt
Rating information coming soon
Middle School
Melrose Middle
Rating information coming soon
High School
Melrose High
Rating information coming soon

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $588
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

0.6%
Price Range
95
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Aug 22, 2024
$905,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 95
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Listed for Sale
Apr 12, 2024
$899,990
Original listing
Office: Century 21 North East

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 12, 2024 New Listing Added $899,990 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
123 days
Price per Sq Ft
$460

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $7,052 $755,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,052
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$755,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Joan Chiasson
Listing Office Century 21 North East
Agent MLS ID B8000121
Office MLS ID AN7856

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