24 Poplar Street, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176
$546,500
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,656
Sq Ft
$206
Price/Sq Ft
0.41
Acres
1896
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
Single Family Residence
Type
16
Days on Market
Sold 2003 Listed Apr 25, 2003 • MLS# 30713825 Copied! • Updated Jul 31, 2003

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $550,000
Final Sale Price: $546,500
Difference: $3,500 (-0.6%)
Performance Metrics
99.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
16
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $207
Sale $/sq ft: $206
This property sold for $206 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.6% below the original asking price.

With only 16 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$206/sq ft
Area Median
$524/sq ft
Difference
60.7%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

SPACIOUS VICTORIAN IN A BEAUTIFUL CEDAR PARK NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURING ORIGINAL BARN (2 CARS!) AND OVER 1/3 ACRE OF LAND. PHENOMENAL DIVIDED LIGHT WINDOWS, WOOD FLOORS, MASTER SUITE, AND LOTS OF PERIOD ORIGINAL DETAILS. WALK TO TRAIN!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

60.9%
Price Range
17
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73584730
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Previously Sold
Nov 17, 2026
$1,399,000
MLS #73584730
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Sold
Jul 1, 2003
$546,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 17
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Listed for Sale
Apr 25, 2003
$550,000
Original listing
Agent: Peggy Botte Office: RE/MAX Heritage, LLC

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2003 $4,015 $327,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,015
Tax Year 2003
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$327,800

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1896
Living Area 2,656 sq ft
Lot Size 0.41 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry Second Floor
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Victorian
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Paved Drive
Total Spaces 4
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $4,015
Assessed Value $327,800
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Seepage In Basement See Disclosure
Exclusions Refrigerator
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color SOFT GREEN
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 17 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1896
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,656 sq ft
Total Rooms
10

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry: Second Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1896
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Stone

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage: 0.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
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
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Lincoln School
0.5 mi | #205 of 825 | Score: 54.6
Improved 119 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
387 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Roosevelt School
0.5 mi | #107 of 825 | Score: 58.8
Improved 117 spots from last year
+0.6 above state avg
366 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Early Childhood Center
0.9 mi
247 students Diverse
Grades PK-K
A+
Horace Mann School
1.2 mi | #74 of 825 | Score: 60.6
Dropped 68 spots from last year
+2.3 above state avg
258 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
Winthrop School
1.2 mi | #79 of 825 | Score: 60.3
Improved 11 spots from last year
+2.1 above state avg
372 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A-
Herbert Clark Hoover School
1.5 mi | #204 of 825 | Score: 54.6
Dropped 74 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
266 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A-
Melrose Middle School
0.6 mi | #89 of 352 | Score: 50.7
Improved 9 spots from last year
-7.5 below state avg
830 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
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Neighborhood

24 Poplar Street, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176

Listing Information

Listing Agent Peggy Botte
Listing Office RE/MAX Heritage, LLC
Office Phone 781-979-0100
Agent MLS ID B0288778
Office MLS ID B13601
Listing Data Updated Jul 31, 2003 2:28 PM 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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