51 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176 • Fells - Fells/Cedar Park
$950,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,640
Sq Ft
$360
Price/Sq Ft
0.14
Acres
1930
Year Built
1
Garage Space
9
Days on Market
Sold Listed May 17, 2022 • MLS# 72982791 Copied! • Updated Jun 23, 2022

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $819,900
Final Sale Price: $950,000
Difference: +$130,100 (+15.9%)
Performance Metrics
115.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
9
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $311
Sale $/sq ft: $360
This property sold for $360 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 15.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 9 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
$360/sq ft
Area Median
$505/sq ft
Difference
28.7%

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

About this home

Turn-Key 1930's 4 bdrm Colonial overlooking Iconic Lynn Fells offering 4 finished levels of living space, minutes to 93! The Kit is perfect for entertaining & opens to an eating area & FR offering great views of the neighborhood w/a slider leading out to the private patio...great space for grilling, gardens & firepits! The 2nd floor holds a full BA & 3 bdrms(1 the former primary bdrm offering 3 closets & another used as an in-home office). The real bonus here is the 4th bdrm on the 3rd level...a private retreat awaits you; open & airy, flooded w/natural light & perched among the trees...boasting a full BA & sweet balcony for morning coffee! A rec rm in the LL w/ a 2nd FP rounds out this classic home! The sidewalks lead to the "Fells" walking & hiking trails, the dog park at Ell Pond, MBTA Train, Farmers Market, Whole Foods, Restaurants, Pool & Schools! Just unpack & be home for the summer & be a part of this friendly neighborhood, there's even a Fells Book Club!

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Property History

Market Insights

99.5%
Price Range
10
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73542751
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jun 28, 2026
$4,800
MLS #73542751 - Active
Sold
Jun 23, 2022
$950,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 10
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Listed for Sale
May 17, 2022
$819,900
Original listing
Agent: Leeman & Gately Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2022 $7,939 $751,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,939
Tax Year 2022
Assessed Value
$751,000

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1930
Living Area 2,640 sq ft
Lot Size 0.14 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Play Room, Mud Room, Foyer

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 5
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $7,939
Assessed Value $751,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures New Roof In 2019. Brand New Carpet On 3rd Fl. Ll Is Unheated But The Plumbing Is There To Add A 4th Zone. No Door In Closet Alcove In Primary Bedroom. Majority Of Windows Replaced Through The Years.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Gray
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 10 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,640 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Play Room, Mud Room, Foyer
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1930
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Screens
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
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
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Roosevelt School
0.4 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
A
Lincoln School
0.7 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
0.9 mi
246 students Moderate
Grades PK-K
A+
Horace Mann School
1.2 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
Winthrop School
1.3 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-
Herbert Clark Hoover School
1.6 mi | #218 of 824 | Score: 54.0
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
260 students Moderate
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A-
Melrose Middle School
0.6 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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Neighborhood

Fells - Fells/Cedar Park

51 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176

Listing Information

Listing Agent Leeman & Gately
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-206-3333
Agent MLS ID TM336476
Office MLS ID AN2383
Listing Data Updated Jun 23, 2022 3:52 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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