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81 Linden Road, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176
$485,000
Est. $3,144/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,528
Sq Ft
$317
Price/Sq Ft
0.10
Acres
1940
Year Built
38
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 21, 2017 • MLS# 72201910 Copied!

About this home

Horace Mann area Colonial with natural woodwork in need of complete rehab. Kitchen & diningroom are open to each other for great family dining!! Large fireplaced livingroom and 1st floor den or office (new ceilings). Three bedrooms and full bath on 2nd, pull down stairs to the attic, older playroom in lower level. Boiler and roof less than 5 years old. 100 amp CB. Two lots equaling 8,459. Property being sold “as is”.

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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
1,528 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $499,900
Final Sale Price: $485,000
Difference: $14,900 (-3.0%)
Performance Metrics
97.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
38
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $327
Sale $/sq ft: $317
This property sold for $317 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.0% below the original asking price.

The property spent 38 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$317/sq ft
Area Average
$570/sq ft
Difference
44.3%

This property sold below the area average, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1940
Living Area 1,528 sq ft
Lot Size 0.10 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Steam, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Carpet
Appliances Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

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

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $5,896
Assessed Value $499,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

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

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Oil
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

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, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

81 Linden Road, 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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Homeowners Insurance $200
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Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
50/50
Year 30
95% Principal
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Property History

Market Insights

44.2%
Price Range
40
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73499152
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Apr 9, 2026
$869,900
MLS #73499152 - Active
Sold
Oct 17, 2017
$485,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 40
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Listed for Sale
Jul 21, 2017
$499,900
Original listing
Agent: Mary Sexton Office: Century 21 Sexton & Donohue

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 9, 2026 Sold $869,900
Jul 21, 2017 New Listing Added $499,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
38 days
Price per Sq Ft
$317

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $5,896 $499,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,896
Tax Year 2017
Assessed Value
$499,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mary Sexton
Listing Office Century 21 Sexton & Donohue
Agent MLS ID B0302867
Office MLS ID B13001
Listing Data Updated Oct 23, 2017 3:18 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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