36 Fairmount, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176
$699,000
$649,000
Est. $4,239/month
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5
Beds
2
Baths
1,440
Sq Ft
$451
Price/Sq Ft
0.09
Acres
1910
Year Built
3
Parking
36
Days on Market
For Sale Price Drop -$50,000 Open House Listed Sep 9, 2026 • MLS# 73574472 Copied! • Updated Oct 4, 2026

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Open House Schedule

18
Oct
Sunday, October 18
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

About this home

Welcome to 36 Fairmount Street a charming Colonial in Melrose's desirable Mount Hood neighborhood. This spacious 5 bedroom, 2 full bath home offers plenty of room for growing family, guests, a home office, or anyone looking for additional living space. The first floor features a comfortable living room, dining room, kitchen with pantry, and a full bathroom. Sliding door off the dining room opens to a rear deck creating a great space for outdoor entertaining and enjoying the level back yard. The second floor offers three bedrooms and a full bathroom while the third floor features two additional heated bedrooms, providing valuable flexibility and privacy. Additional features include a full walk-out basement, three car tandem driveway parking, a rear deck, and a welcoming front porch. The location is a major highlight, with Mount Hood Golf Course less than a mile away and downtown Melrose approximately a half mile from the home putting restaurants, shops, parks, transportation, and everyday conveniences close by. Conveniently located to multiple MBTA bus stops and trains for an easy commute to Boston.

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Price Changes
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Price Range

Property Timeline

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Price Reduced
Sep 30, 2026
$649,000 $50,000 (-7.15%)
From $699,000 to $649,000 (-7.2%)
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Listed for Sale
Sep 9, 2026
$699,000
Original listing
Agent: Paul C. Coogan Office: Brad Hutchinson Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $9,087 $792,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,087
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$792,200

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1910
Living Area 1,440 sq ft
Lot Size 0.09 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry None
Features Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck
Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Total Spaces 3
Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $9,087
Assessed Value $792,200
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Down Payment Resource Eligible
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures two heated rooms on third floor adds about 325 square feet to living space
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 25 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,440 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Walk-up Attic
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1910
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
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
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Herbert Clark Hoover School
0.4 mi | #204 of 825 | Score: 54.6
Dropped 74 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
266 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
Winthrop School
0.5 mi | #79 of 825 | Score: 60.3
Improved 11 spots from last year
+2.1 above state avg
372 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A-
Lincoln School
0.7 mi | #205 of 825 | Score: 54.6
Improved 119 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
387 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Early Childhood Center
1.1 mi
247 students Diverse
Grades PK-K
A+
Horace Mann School
1.2 mi | #74 of 825 | Score: 60.6
Dropped 68 spots from last year
+2.3 above state avg
258 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Roosevelt School
1.2 mi | #107 of 825 | Score: 58.8
Improved 117 spots from last year
+0.6 above state avg
366 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A-
Melrose Middle School
1.0 mi | #89 of 352 | Score: 50.7
Improved 9 spots from last year
-7.5 below state avg
830 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
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36 Fairmount, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176

Listing Information

Listing Agent Paul C. Coogan
Listing Office Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
Office Phone 781-665-2222
Agent MLS ID B0429315
Office MLS ID B11101
Listing Data Updated Oct 4, 2026 4:05 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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