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287 Swains Pond Ave

Melrose, MA 02176

Name: Open House: 11:30am-1pm
Start: 2025-03-16T11:30:00
End: 2025-03-16T13:00:00
Location: 287 Swains Pond Ave

5 beds
2 baths
2,502 sqft
15,076 sqft lot
$469 per sqft
1801 build
– on site

Perched on the shores of Towners Pond, this warm and inviting 5-bedroom, 2-bath Colonial offers classic charm, scenic beauty, and a spacious layout. Hardwood floors throughout enhance the home’s character, while breathtaking water views can be enjoyed from the kitchen, living room, dining room, primary bedroom as well as other rooms in the house. The first floor boasts an open-concept living and dining area, a beamed-ceiling office, dual staircases, a bright and airy family room along with a large mudroom. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious primary bedroom that includes a beautiful dressing room. With all 5 bedrooms on the 2nd floor, this home has ample space for everyone. There are two full baths upstairs along with access to the large walk-up attic. The enclosed front porch is bathed in natural sunlight, while the back porch is the perfect spot to take in the tranquil pond view. With its picturesque setting and generous space, this home is the perfect blend of urban- suburban living.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Tina Crowley / Compass

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The Building

Year Built:

1801
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Stone
Exterior Features:

Porch
Window Features:

Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch
Building Area Total:

2502
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

10
Interior Features:

Recessed Lighting
Living Room Level:

Main,First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan
Kitchen Level:

Main,First
Kitchen Features:

Flooring - Laminate, Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pantry, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances
Dining Room Level:

Main,First
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture, Open Floorplan
Family Room Level:

Main,First
Family Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Office Level:

Main
Office Features:

Ceiling - Beamed, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Sconce
Flooring:

Tile
Fireplace:

false
Laundry Features:

Electric Dryer Hookup

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2502
Living Area Source:

Public Record
Living Room Area:

217.25
Living Room Length:

13.166666
Living Room Width:

16.5
Kitchen Area:

171.097222
Kitchen Length:

16.166666
Kitchen Width:

10.583333
Dining Room Area:

125.875
Dining Room Length:

13.25
Dining Room Width:

9.5
Family Room Area:

181.729166
Family Room Length:

11.916666
Family Room Width:

15.25
Office Area:

101.055555
Office Length:

11.333333
Office Width:

8.916666
Bedroom 2 Area:

1823.25
Bedroom 3 Area:

132.763888
Bedroom 2 Length:

11.916666
Bedroom 2 Width:

153
Bedroom 3 Length:

13.166666
Bedroom 3 Width:

10.083333
Bedroom 4 Area:

105.416666
Bedroom 4 Length:

11.5
Bedroom 4 Width:

9.166666
Bedroom 5 Area:

90.666666
Bedroom 5 Length:

8.5
Bedroom 5 Width:

10.666666
Master Bedroom Area:

192.125
Master Bedroom Length:

13.25
Master Bedroom Width:

14.5
Bathroom 1 Length:

7.333333
Bathroom 2 Area:

73.666666
Bathroom 2 Length:

8.5
Bathroom 2 Width:

8.666666

Location

Directions:

Lebanon to Grove to Swains Pond
Latitude:

42.448375
Longitude:

-71.045827

The Property

Parcel Number:

657160
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Gentle Sloping
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.35
Lot Size SqFt:

15076
Lot Size Acres:

0.35
Zoning:

SRA
View:

Scenic View(s)
View:

true
Waterview:

Yes
Exclusions:

Seller's Personal Items
Waterview Features:

Pond
Waterfront:

true
Waterfront Features:

Waterfront
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Book Number:

1302
Tax Annual Amount:

9850
Tax Assessed Value:

994500

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dressing Room, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Window Seat
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 4 Level:

Second
Bedroom 4 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 5 Level:

Second
Bedroom 5 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2
Bathroom 1 Level:

Second
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce, Pedestal Sink
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Lighting - Overhead, Beadboard

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Hot Water
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Window Unit(s)
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Electric Oven
Electric:

200+ Amp Service
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public
Green Energy Efficient:

Thermostat

Appliances

Appliances:

Water Heater

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Total:

4
Parking Features:

Paved Drive
Open Parking:

true

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,175,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$6,291
Taxes	$820
Insurance	$323
Utilities	$346 See report
Total	$7,780/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/11/25 Mar 11, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$1,175,000	102.6% (5.2% / YR)
6/10/05 Jun 10, 2005		MLSPIN	$580,000

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287 Swains Pond Ave

Melrose, MA 02176