53 Melrose Street # 4D, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176 • Melrose Highlands
$213,050
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,080
Sq Ft
$197
Price/Sq Ft
1961
Year Built
1
Parking
Condominium
Type
24
Days on Market
Sold Listed Feb 18, 2010 • MLS# 71034241 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $209,900
Final Sale Price: $213,050
Difference: +$3,150 (+1.5%)
Performance Metrics
101.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
24
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $194
Sale $/sq ft: $197
This property sold for $197 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.5% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 24 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 19 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$197/sq ft
Area Median
$422/sq ft
Difference
53.3%

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

About this home

Spacious corner unit at the highly desirable Melrose Towers! The combination living/dining room is an ideal area for entertaining. Master bedroom with a full wall of closets. Second bedroom also includes double closet and would also work well as an in home office. The kitchen is vintage but in near perfect condition. Enjoy the change of seasons from the large, enclosed balcony. Amenities include an indoor pool and outdoor pool and tennis courts. Handy to transportation & shopping.

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Property History

Market Insights

53.3%
Price Range
237
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73472659
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Feb 26, 2026
$449,000
MLS #73472659
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Sold
Mar 30, 2010
$213,050
Property sold
Days on Market: 237
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Listed for Sale
Feb 18, 2010
$209,900
Original listing
Agent: Lisa Howitt Office: Century 21 Sexton & Donohue

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2010 $2,497 $214,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,497
Tax Year 2010
HOA Fee
$434
Per month
Assessed Value
$214,500

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1961
Living Area 1,080 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Electric
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet, Laminate
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Stone
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Porch - Enclosed
Pool Association, In Ground, Indoor
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Enclosed
Features Off Street, Deeded, Guest, Paved
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven
Annual Tax $2,497
Assessed Value $214,500

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $434
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities Pool, Laundry, Elevator(s), Tennis Court(s), Recreation Facilities, Sauna/steam, Garden Area
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 4D
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents Master Deed, Rules & Regs (2)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 25 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1961
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,080 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1961
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Stone
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
Patio & Porch: Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded, Guest, Paved
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
Early Childhood Center
0.2 mi
247 students Diverse
Grades PK-K
A
Roosevelt School
0.4 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
A+
Horace Mann School
0.5 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
0.8 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-
Lincoln School
0.9 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-
Herbert Clark Hoover School
1.2 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
0.1 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

Melrose Highlands

53 Melrose Street # 4D, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lisa Howitt
Listing Office Century 21 Sexton & Donohue
Office Phone 781-665-2121
Agent MLS ID B0483875
Office MLS ID B13001
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 9:30 AM EDT
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