43 Prospect Street, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176
$950,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,737
Sq Ft
$547
Price/Sq Ft
0.14
Acres
1900
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Single Family Residence
Type
7
Days on Market
Sold 2022 Listed Nov 1, 2022 • MLS# 73054170 Copied! • Updated Dec 1, 2022

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $879,000
Final Sale Price: $950,000
Difference: +$71,000 (+8.1%)
Performance Metrics
108.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
7
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $506
Sale $/sq ft: $547
This property sold for $547 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 7 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
$547/sq ft
Area Median
$446/sq ft
Difference
+22.7%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Live in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Melrose! This move-in ready 4 bed 2 full bath dutch colonial home is fully equipped with modern amenities, charm , character and major curb appeal! Set along picturesque tree-lined Prospect Street, the first floor offers a flexible floor plan with ample sunlight, updated windows, living room w/ FP, DR w/ built-in, enclosed sunroom ideal for office/playroom, full 3/4 bath & kitchen w/ SS appliance & direct access to the rear yard. The 2nd level offers four corner bedrooms & full bath. Walk-up attic & walk-out basement offers ample storage and room for expansion if desired. Central AC added in 2022, freshly painted throughout and hardwood floors recently refinished. Relax and unwind in the fenced-in yard and patio! One-car attached garage with direct side entrance into the basement. Minutes from the Cedar Park Commuter Stop, bus route to Oak Grove, the Fells, downtown and Rt.93! This is a true COMMUTER'S DREAM!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

53.2%
Price Range
9
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73592908
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 20, 2026
$999,000
MLS #73592908 - Active
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Sold
Dec 1, 2022
$950,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 9
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Listed for Sale
Nov 2, 2022
$879,000
Original listing
Agent: Ngoc Anh Goldstein Office: Leading Edge Real Estate
Previous Transaction - MLS #71223865
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 17, 2011
$468,000
MLS #71223865
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Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2022 $7,955 $752,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,955
Tax Year 2022
Assessed Value
$752,600

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,737 sq ft
Lot Size 0.14 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle, Rubber
Features Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Patio
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 3
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $7,955
Assessed Value $752,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures One Steam Radiator In 2nd Floor Bedroom Needs To Be Replaced.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Blue
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 9 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,737 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room, Walk-up Attic
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Foundation: Block

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, 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
0.6 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
0.6 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
1.0 mi
247 students Diverse
Grades PK-K
A+
Horace Mann School
1.3 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
1.4 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
1.6 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
0.7 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

43 Prospect Street, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176

Listing Information

Listing Agent Ngoc Anh Goldstein
Listing Office Leading Edge Real Estate
Office Phone 781-979-0100
Agent MLS ID CN223762
Office MLS ID AN4646
Listing Data Updated Dec 1, 2022 8:28 PM EST
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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