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158 Perkins Street

Melrose, MA 02176

4 beds
2 baths
1,969 sqft
6,098 sqft lot
$459 per sqft
1900 build
– on site

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PRICE REDUCED and a now-resolved 5 week estate issue makes this beautiful home ready to sell! Located on lovely tree-lined street in sought-after area, house has charm and beautiful detail including a welcoming farmer’s porch, gleaming hardwood floors, foyer with leaded windows and French doors. Bright and spacious living room. Dining room includes custom ceiling, expansive window seat, and butler's pantry. Kitchen and half bath/laundry complete the 1st floor. Four good-sized bedrooms, enclosed glass/screened porch, and full bath make up the 2nd floor. Additional space on 3rd floor with good-size finished room and large storage area. Expansive yard surrounds the house and includes step-up patio and built-in rock garden. Replacement windows, central AC, newer gas heat and boiler. Close to Routes 1 and 93, Commuter Rail locations/Orange Line, and Middlesex Fells trails. Short walk to elementary, middle, and high schools. Restaurants and shops in the downtown area are just 1 mile away.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Joan Chiasson / Century 21 North East

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Aug 22, 2024 •

MLS# 73221253 —

The Building

Year Built:

1900
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Porch
Door Features:

Storm Door(s)
Window Features:

Insulated Windows
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch
Building Area Total:

1969
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

8
Interior Features:

Attic Access
Living Room Level:

First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Flooring - Vinyl
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Attic Access, Chair Rail, Exterior Access
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

First Floor

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1969

Location

Directions:

Lynn Fells Parkway, to Perkins Street
Latitude:

42.463907
Longitude:

-71.076171

The Property

Parcel Number:

657845
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.14
Lot Size SqFt:

6098
Lot Size Acres:

0.14
Zoning:

URA
Water View:

No
Exclusions:

Tiffany Type Lamp In Dining Room Excluded.
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Book Number:

69660
Tax Annual Amount:

7052
Tax Assessed Value:

755500

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 4 Level:

Second
Bedroom 4 Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood

Baths

Total Baths:

1.5
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half, Dryer Hookup - Dual, Dryer Hookup - Electric
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Cabinets - Upgraded
Bathroom 3 Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Hot Water
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Electric Range
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Roosevelt
Middle Or Junior School:

Melrose Middle
High School:

Melrose High

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Total:

2
Parking Features:

Paved Drive
Open Parking:

true

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Utility Costs

$309/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
8/22/24 Aug 22, 2024	Sold	MLSPIN	$905,000	0.6%
8/6/24 Aug 6, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MLSPIN	$899,990
6/25/24 Jun 25, 2024	Price Changed	MLSPIN	$899,990	-2.7%

House Sold on 8/22/2024

$905,000

Listing provided by broker:

Joan Chiasson

Century 21 North East

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158 Perkins Street

Melrose, MA 02176