FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Crown Molding
LevelFirst
220 Essex St # 1, Melrose MA 02176
Melrose, MA 02176
$315,000
Track this home for price, status, and open-house alerts.
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$339,900
Final Sale Price:
$315,000
Difference:
$24,900 (-7.3%)
Performance Metrics
92.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
23
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$591
Sale $/sq ft:
$548
This property sold for $548 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 7.3% below the original asking price.
With only 23 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 11 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$548/sq ft
Area Median
$493/sq ft
Difference
+11.2%
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
About this home
Welcome to Pondfield at Cedar Park Condominiums - an exceptional commuter location next to the Melrose/Cedar Park Station. This sun-filled 1-bedroom condo features an open floor plan with abundant natural light and versatile living and dining areas accented by elegant crown molding. The spacious bedroom offers a custom double built-in closet, and the tiled bath includes a tub/shower combo. Generous rooms with walls of windows, Pergo and ceramic tile throughout, and ample storage. Enjoy an intercom system connected to your phone, on-site laundry room, extra storage, and one assigned parking spot (#16) plus guest parking. Exceptionally well-managed association with extremely low HOA fees and very strong reserves. Quiet two-building complex surrounded by mature trees in a commuter-friendly suburb with convenient access to Routes 93/95, downtown shops, dining, farmers market, Middlesex Fells Reservation, Spot Pond & more! Seller can include furnishings at no cost or can be unfurnished.
View in the App
Save this property, schedule tours instantly, and get alerts when the price drops
Scan with phone
Public Records & Permits
Log in to view assessor & tax records, ownership history, and recent building permits for this property.
BMN Estimate
Get the number an algorithm can't give you
A free agent CMA factors in condition, upgrades, and the street — the things comps alone can't see.
Recently Sold Nearby
Property History
Market Insights
1
Price Changes
33.8%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Pending Sale
Jan 26, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Price Reduced
Jan 12, 2026
$329,000
$10,900
(-3.21%)
From $339,900 to $329,000 (-3.2%)
Listed for Sale
Jan 2, 2026
$339,900
Original listing
Agent: Emily Schwartz
Office: Centre Realty Group
Previous Transaction - MLS #72501706
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jul 2, 2019
$225,000
MLS #72501706
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/26/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 01/12/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $329,000 | $10,900 | - | From $339,900 to $329,000 (-3.2%) |
| 01/02/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $339,900 | - | - | Original listing |
| 07/02/2019 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $225,000 | - | - | MLS #72501706 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,414 | $243,800 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$2,414
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$398
Monthly
Assessed Value
$243,800
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1953
Living Area
575 sq ft
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas, Unit Control
Cooling
Wall Unit(s), Unit Control
Flooring
Tile, Laminate
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace
None
Basement
Y
Laundry
First Floor, Common Area, In Building
Features
Internet Available - Broadband
Exterior
Construction
Frame, Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
Off Street, Assigned, Guest, Exclusive Parking
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
110 Volts, 220 Volts, Fuses
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$2,414
Assessed Value
$243,800
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$398 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Hot Water, Laundry, Storage
Optional Fee Includes
None
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Association Allows Up To 2 Cats - No Dogs. On-site Laundry Room, Extra Storage, And One Assigned Parking Spot (#16), Plus Guest Parking. Seller Is Open To Including Furnishings With Sale Or Can Deliver Completely Unfurnished.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Garden","Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building
1
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements, Certificate Of Insurance (7)
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
89 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1953
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
575 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
575 sq ft above grade
FeaturesFlooring - Wood, Open Floorplan, Crown Molding
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Open Floorplan, Crown Molding
LevelFirst
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Open Floorplan, Crown Molding, Closet - Double
LevelFirst
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Closet - Double
LevelFirst
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Laminate
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Internet Available - Broadband
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
First Floor, Common Area, In Building
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1953
Structure Type:
Garden, Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Frame, Brick
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Natural Gas, Unit Control
Cooling:
Wall Unit(s), Unit Control
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Off Street, Assigned, Guest, Exclusive Parking
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
Elementary Schools
7 schools
St. Mary Elementary School
0.3 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
0.6 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
1.1 mi
|
#218 of 824
|
Score: 54.0
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
260 students
Moderate
Grades K-05
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
Learn about these ratings
Location
Loading map...
Neighborhood
220 Essex St # 1, Melrose MA 02176
Melrose, MA 02176
Listing Information
Listing Office
Centre Realty Group
Office Phone
617-332-0077
Agent MLS ID
CN221173
Office MLS ID
BB5200
Listing Data Updated
Feb 20, 2026 1:34 PM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
Contact Us
Ask about this property — free, no obligation.
Similar Homes for Sale
Comparable Properties
Customize Comparable Search
Finding comparable properties...
Loading market insights for Melrose.