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81 Linden Rd, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176
$869,900
Est. $5,224/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,529
Sq Ft
$569
Price/Sq Ft
0.19
Acres
1940
Year Built
5 hours 47 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Apr 9, 2026 • MLS# 73499152 Copied!

About this home

Set in a well-located Melrose neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers a layout that feels both functional and easy to live in. The main level is filled with natural light, featuring an open kitchen that connects seamlessly to the living and dining areas making everyday routines and hosting feel simple. Upstairs, three nicely sized bedrooms provide flexibility for a variety of needs, along with a full bath complete with all the updates. Bonus space downstairs in the large finished basement adds valuable extra space, perfect for a home office, workout area, media room, or play space. Outside is a large fully fenced-in backyard offering room to relax, entertain, or enjoy time outdoors, while the detached one-car garage adds convenience for parking or storage. Located close to downtown Melrose, shopping, dining, and Route 1, this home blends everyday convenience with a neighborhood setting. Easy, practical, and ready for what’s next!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1940
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,529 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Open House Schedule

13
Apr
Monday, April 13
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT
12
Apr
Sunday, April 12
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
11
Apr
Saturday, April 11
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1940
Living Area 1,529 sq ft
Lot Size 0.19 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Oil
Cooling Heat Pump, Ductless
Flooring Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Finished
Laundry Washer Hookup
Features Home Office, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $7,507
Assessed Value $758,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Home Office, Internet Available - Unknown
Windows:
Basement: Full, Finished
Laundry: Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1940
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Heat Pump, Ductless
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Porch, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

81 Linden Rd, 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
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Early Childhood Center
0.3 mi
246 students Moderate
Grades PK-K
A+
Horace Mann School
0.4 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
0.5 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
Roosevelt School
0.7 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
1.0 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-
Herbert Clark Hoover School
1.0 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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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 9, 2026
$869,900
Original listing
Agent: Laura Cohron Office: Fiv Realty Co.
Previous Transaction - MLS #72201910
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Oct 17, 2017
$485,000
MLS #72201910

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 9, 2026 New Listing Added $869,900
Oct 17, 2017 Sold $485,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
5 hours 47 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$569

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $7,507 $758,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,507
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$758,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent Laura Cohron
Listing Office Fiv Realty Co.
Agent MLS ID CN226436
Office MLS ID AN8571
Listing Data Updated Apr 9, 2026 11:58 AM 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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