68 Laurel St, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176 • Mount Hood
$740,000
Est. $3,939/month
5
Beds
1
Baths
2,000
Sq Ft
$370
Price/Sq Ft
0.20
Acres
1910
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
23
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73308546

About this home

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.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $775,500
Final Sale Price: $740,000
Difference: $35,500 (-4.6%)
Performance Metrics
95.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
23
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $388
Sale $/sq ft: $370
This property sold for $370 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.6% below the original asking price.

With only 23 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,000 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Interior Features

Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Walk-up Attic
Laundry Features
First Floor, Washer Hookup
Basement Details
Full
Window Features
Insulated Windows

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Victorian
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Block, Stone
Exterior Features
Porch, Deck, Stone Wall
Patio/Porch Features
Porch, Deck
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.20 acres
Lot Size
8,651 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.2000
Lot Features
Level
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
No
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Detached, Off Street
Covered Parking Spaces
1

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Fuses

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$6,614
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$666,100
Parcel Number
M:0E7 P:0000064,655851
Zoning
URA

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
House is sold AS-IS

Location

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Neighborhood

Mount Hood

68 Laurel St, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176

Walkability

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Schools

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $551
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

51.3%
Price Range
25
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73412215
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Sep 9, 2025
$1,520,000
MLS #73412215
Sold
Dec 20, 2024
$740,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 25
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Listed for Sale
Nov 1, 2024
$775,500
Original listing
Agent: Jennifer Hardin Office: True North Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 9, 2025 Sold $1,520,000
Nov 1, 2024 New Listing Added $775,500

Market Statistics

Days on Market
23 days
Price per Sq Ft
$370

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $6,614 $666,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,614
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$666,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jennifer Hardin
Listing Office True North Realty
Agent MLS ID CN211411
Office MLS ID AN2670

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