17 Forest Street
Melrose, MA 02176
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,757 sqft
- 4,069 sqft lot
- $398 per sqft
- 1920 build
- 5 days on site
3 bdrm Melrose Cape offering a nice blend of classic charm & modern convenience, boasting 1757 Sq.ft. of versatile living space. Deceiving from the outside, be surprised!...as this home has a spacious layout, featuring 8 well-appointed rms designed to accommodate all your needs. Enter through the bright mudroom & step into the updated kitchen... the heart of the home, offering a big island, lots of cabinets, granite countertops & stainless & opening to the adjacent dining area (currently being used a family room), perfect for gatherings & entertaining guests. The primary bdrm & a full bath are also on the 1st level, a bonus for those who may not want stairs. A big living room w/picture window & another rm used as an in-home office round out this level!! Upstairs offers 2 more cozy bdrms & full bath! Outside, enjoy the patio, parking for 4 cars & small yard for entertaining, pets & play. Convenient commute to Boston as the MBTA bus is steps away & Orange Line is nearby. Not a drive by
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Last updated Apr 5, 2025
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MLS# 73352969 —
The Building
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Year Built:1920
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Year Built Details:Approximate
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Year Built Source:Public Records
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Architectural Style:Cape
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Construction Materials:Frame
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Roof:Shingle
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Basement:Full
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Foundation Details:Stone
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Exterior Features:Porch - Enclosed
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Patio And Porch Features:Porch - Enclosed
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Building Area Total:1757
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Building Area Units:Square Feet
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Building Area Source:Measured
Interior
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Rooms Total:8
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Interior Features:Crown Molding
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Living Room Level:First
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Living Room Features:Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Crown Molding
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Kitchen Level:First
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Kitchen Features:Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
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Dining Room Level:First
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Dining Room Features:Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
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Office Level:First
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Office Features:Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
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Flooring:Tile
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Fireplace:false
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Laundry Features:Exterior Access
Room Dimensions
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Living Area:1757
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Living Area Source:Measured
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Living Room Area:195
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Living Room Length:15
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Living Room Width:13
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Kitchen Area:180
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Kitchen Length:15
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Kitchen Width:12
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Dining Room Area:182
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Dining Room Length:14
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Dining Room Width:13
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Office Area:96
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Office Length:12
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Office Width:8
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Bedroom 2 Area:168
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Bedroom 3 Area:224
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Bedroom 2 Length:14
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Bedroom 2 Width:12
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Bedroom 3 Length:16
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Bedroom 3 Width:14
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Master Bedroom Area:156
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Master Bedroom Length:13
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Master Bedroom Width:12
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Bathroom 1 Area:56
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Bathroom 1 Length:8
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Bathroom 1 Width:7
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Bathroom 2 Area:49
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Bathroom 2 Length:7
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Bathroom 2 Width:7
Location
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Directions:Lebanon Street~Forest Street
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Latitude:42.442191
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Longitude:-71.054984
The Property
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Parcel Number:655179
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Property Type:Residential
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Property Subtype:Single Family Residence
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Property Attached:false
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Lot Features:Corner Lot
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Lot Size Units:Acres
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Lot Size Area:0.09
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Lot Size SqFt:4069
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Lot Size Acres:0.09
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Zoning:res
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Waterview:No
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Waterfront:false
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Farm Land Area Units:Square Feet
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Road Surface Type:Paved
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Road Frontage Type:Public
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Road Responsibility:Public Maintained Road
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Office phone:
- (617) 206-3333
Taxes
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Tax Year:2025
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Tax Book Number:67108
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Tax Annual Amount:6544
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Tax Assessed Value:661000
Beds
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Bedrooms Total:3
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Master Bedroom Level:First
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Master Bedroom Features:Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
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Bedroom 2 Level:Second
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Bedroom 2 Features:Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
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Bedroom 3 Level:Second
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Bedroom 3 Features:Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
Baths
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Total Baths:2
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Total Baths:2
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Full Baths:2
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Bathroom 1 Level:First
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Bathroom 1 Features:Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded
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Bathroom 2 Level:Second
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Bathroom 2 Features:Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded
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Master Bath Features:No
The Listing
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Home Warranty:false
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Sub Agency Relationship Offered:No
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:Baseboard
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Heating:true
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Cooling:None
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Cooling:false
Utilities
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Utilities:for Gas Range
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Electric:Circuit Breakers
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Sewer:Public Sewer
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Water Source:Public
Appliances
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Appliances:Gas Water Heater
Schools
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Elementary School:Lottery
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Middle Or Junior School:Melrose
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High School:Melrose
The Community
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Senior Community:false
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Community Features:Public Transportation
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Spa:false
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Association:false
Parking
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Garage:false
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Parking Total:4
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Parking Features:Off Street
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Open Parking:true
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$699,900
Expense | Monthly cost |
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Mortgage
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$3,747
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Taxes | $545 |
Insurance | $192 |
Utilities | $279 See report |
Total | $4,763/mo.* |
*This is an estimate |
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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4/2/25
Apr 2, 2025
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Listed / Active | MLSPIN | $699,900 | 53.8% (6.0% / YR) |
4/19/16
Apr 19, 2016
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MLSPIN | $455,000 | 35.8% (24.1% / YR) | |
10/24/14
Oct 24, 2014
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MLSPIN | $335,000 |

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