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160 Forest St, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176
$699,000
Est. $4,359/month
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,744
Sq Ft
$401
Price/Sq Ft
0.53
Acres
1931
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
8 hours 9 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Jul 21, 2026 • MLS# 73552536 Copied! • Updated Jul 21, 2026

Open House Schedule

26
Jul
Sunday, July 26
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
25
Jul
Saturday, July 25
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

About this home

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 overlooking the beautiful yard. 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. Hardwood floors continue throughout much of the home, adding warmth and character. The second floor offers three bedrooms, a dedicated office ideal for today's work-from-home lifestyle, 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 abundant storage, providing flexibility for hobbies, projects, a home gym, or possible future expansion. A detached garage offers additional storage and convenience. Lovingly maintained over the years, this home presents an exceptional opportunity for buyers looking to personalize a property while building equity in the highly deisrable city of Melrose.The beautiful lot, mature trees, and inviting outdoor spaces create a setting to enjoy through every season. Whether you're a first-time buyer, looking for more space, or searching for a home with timeless character and room to make it your own, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Showings begin at the first open house. Offers, if any, are due Monday, July 27 at 12:00 PM.

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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Jul 21, 2026
$699,000
Original listing
Agent: Tina Crowley Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $7,496 $757,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,496
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$757,200

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1931
Living Area 1,744 sq ft
Lot Size 0.53 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric, Wood Stove
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry In Basement
Features Closet, Sun Room, Foyer, Home Office, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck - Exterior, Deck - Wood, Patio
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Storage, Workshop In Garage, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 6
Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Oven
Annual Tax $7,496
Assessed Value $757,200
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Property Being Sold As Is, 2nd Bedroom Bunkbeds Are Built In, 2nd Bath Is In The Basement, Sellers Would Prefer To Leave Behind Any Personal Items They Do Not Want, Heating System Is Old But Functioning, Bedrooms Have Electric Heat, Possible Termite Damage In The Garage
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color brown
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Buyers and buyers agent to perform all due diligence
Documents None
County Middlesex

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1931
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,744 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Room Details

Second Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
Bedroom3
134 x 9.333333333
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Bedroom2
11.25 x 11.833333333
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Master Bedroom
13.083333333 x 24.083333333
Skylight, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Office
8.75 x 12.1
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Basement Floor

Bathroom2
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bathroom3
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No

Main,First Floor

Dining Room
13 x 12.166666666
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
Kitchen
16.416666666 x 14
Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors, Country Kitchen, Exterior Access, Gas Stove
Living Room
21.25 x 11.833333333
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Sconce

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Closet, Sun Room, Foyer, Home Office, Internet Available - Unknown
Windows: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1931
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric, Wood Stove
Heating Zones: 6
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch: Deck - Exterior, Deck - Wood, Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded, Level, Sloped
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
School District
Melrose School District local
A
School Safety 2024-25
0.6% Low
0.4% Suspensions 0.4% In-School 0.2% Emergency
4.9% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

7 schools
St. Mary Elementary School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Herbert Clark Hoover School
0.3 mi | #218 of 824 | Score: 54.0
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
260 students Moderate
Grades K-05
A
Winthrop School
0.8 mi | #89 of 824 | Score: 59.8
Improved 1 spots from last year
+1.6 above state avg
392 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Lincoln School
0.9 mi | #130 of 824 | Score: 57.6
Improved 194 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
404 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-05
Early Childhood Center
1.4 mi
246 students Moderate
Grades PK-K
A+
Horace Mann School
1.5 mi | #79 of 824 | Score: 60.5
Dropped 73 spots from last year
+2.3 above state avg
254 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Roosevelt School
1.6 mi | #124 of 824 | Score: 57.9
Improved 100 spots from last year
-0.4 below state avg
406 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A-
Melrose Middle School
1.4 mi | #92 of 352 | Score: 50.4
Improved 6 spots from last year
-7.8 below state avg
886 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
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160 Forest St, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176

Listing Information

Listing Agent Tina Crowley
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-206-3333
Agent MLS ID CT009656
Office MLS ID AN2383
Listing Data Updated Jul 21, 2026 8:10 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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