17 Forest Street, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176
$761,000
Est. $4,050/month
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,757
Sq Ft
$433
Price/Sq Ft
0.09
Acres
1920
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
7
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73352969

About this home

3 bdrm Melrose Cape offering a nice blend of classic charm & modern convenience, boasting 1757 Sq.ft. of versatile living space. Deceiving from the outside, be surprised!...as this home has a spacious layout, featuring 8 well-appointed rms designed to accommodate all your needs. Enter through the bright mudroom & step into the updated kitchen... the heart of the home, offering a big island, lots of cabinets, granite countertops & stainless & opening to the adjacent dining area (currently being used a family room), perfect for gatherings & entertaining guests. The primary bdrm & a full bath are also on the 1st level, a bonus for those who may not want stairs. A big living room w/picture window & another rm used as an in-home office round out this level!! Upstairs offers 2 more cozy bdrms & full bath! Outside, enjoy the patio, parking for 4 cars & small yard for entertaining, pets & play. Convenient commute to Boston as the MBTA bus is steps away & Orange Line is nearby. Not a drive by

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $699,900
Final Sale Price: $761,000
Difference: +$61,100 (+8.7%)
Performance Metrics
108.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
7
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $398
Sale $/sq ft: $433
This property sold for $433 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.7% 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.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,757 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Interior Features

Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
None
Has Cooling
No
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
Crown Molding, Lighting - Overhead, Office, Mud Room
Laundry Features
Exterior Access, In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Basement Details
Full, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Cape
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Exterior Features
Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters
Patio/Porch Features
Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.09 acres
Lot Size
4,069 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.0900
Lot Features
Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface Type
Paved
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Off Street, Driveway

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$6,544
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$661,000
Parcel Number
655179
Zoning
res

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
See listing broker-subject to 3rd party approval. Mudroom is not heated. Washer and Dryer being left as gifts. A puddle develops at the base of the bulkhead door in heavy rains.
Listing Terms
Contract

Location

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Neighborhood

17 Forest Street, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Lottery
Rating information coming soon
Middle School
Melrose
Rating information coming soon
High School
Melrose
Rating information coming soon

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $545
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

8%
Price Range
8
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
May 9, 2025
$761,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 8
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Listed for Sale
Apr 1, 2025
$699,900
Original listing
Agent: Leeman & Gately Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 1, 2025 New Listing Added $699,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
7 days
Price per Sq Ft
$433

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $6,544 $661,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,544
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$661,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Leeman & Gately
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TM336476
Office MLS ID AN2383

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