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230 Essex St # 22, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176
$395,000
Est. $2,964/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
770
Sq Ft
$513
Price/Sq Ft
1953
Year Built
28
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 5, 2025 • MLS# 73341584 Copied!

About this home

Welcome to this charming & affordable 2-bed & 1-bath condo ideally located in the heart of Melrose! As you come in, you will find yourself in a large living room with sliders leading out to a private balcony. On your left, is the well-appointed kitchen with granite countertops & tiled floor. Off the kitchen is the master bedroom, big enough to fit a King bed, equipped with a double closet. Right next to it is the second bedroom, which can fit a Queen bed & also has double closets. A well-kept bathroom completes the look. Hardwood floors throughout & plenty of natural light. Enjoy the convenience of the two deeded parking spaces, on-site coin-op laundry, and extra storage! Perfect for the first-time home buyer or downsizer, the building is just a short stroll from downtown Melrose, the Commuter Rail, Shaw’s, Whole Foods, Ell Pond & everything the town has to offer. Well-managed association with strong reserves.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1953
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
770 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $399,000
Final Sale Price: $395,000
Difference: $4,000 (-1.0%)
Performance Metrics
99.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
28
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $518
Sale $/sq ft: $513
This property sold for $513 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.0% below the original asking price.

With only 28 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 6 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$513/sq ft
Area Average
$465/sq ft
Difference
+10.3%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1953
Living Area 770 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Unit Control
Cooling Wall Unit(s), Unit Control
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame, Stone
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Balcony
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Off Street, Deeded
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric Fuses, 60 Amps/less
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range

Financial

Annual Tax $3,089
Assessed Value $312,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1953
Effective Year (Renovated): 2007
Structure Type: Garden
Exterior Materials: Frame, Stone
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Unit Control
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded

Location

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Neighborhood

230 Essex St # 22, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

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
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Lincoln School
0.5 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
A
Roosevelt School
0.5 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
Early Childhood Center
0.7 mi
246 students Moderate
Grades PK-K
A
Winthrop School
0.9 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+
Horace Mann School
1.0 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-
Herbert Clark Hoover School
1.2 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
0.4 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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Property Tax $257
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $509/mo
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Year 15
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Property History

Market Insights

1%
Price Range
30
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Apr 24, 2025
$395,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 30
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Listed for Sale
Mar 5, 2025
$399,000
Original listing
Agent: Lidiya Dimova Office: Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 5, 2025 New Listing Added $399,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
28 days
Price per Sq Ft
$513

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $3,089 $312,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,089
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$509
Monthly
Assessed Value
$312,000

Listing Information

Listing Office Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
Agent MLS ID CN239998
Office MLS ID AN2885
Listing Data Updated Apr 24, 2025 3:39 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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