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$699,000
New Listing

160 Forest St
Melrose, MA 02176

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
3
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1,744
SqFt
$401
/SqFt
1931
Built
County:
Middlesex

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Nestled on a picturesque lot surrounded by mature trees, this warm and inviting home blends timeless character with everyday comfort. Sunlight pours into the spacious living room featuring hardwood floors, a classic fireplace with custom built-ins, and oversized windows overlooking the beautiful yard. The generous dining room flows into a charming sunroom, creating the perfect space to enjoy your morning coffee, read a book, or simply relax throughout the day, while sliding glass doors lead to the deck for easy outdoor entertaining. The country kitchen is functional and filled with potential, offering the perfect opportunity to create the kitchen you've always envisioned. Hardwood floors continue throughout much of the home, adding warmth and character. The second floor offers three bedrooms, a dedicated office ideal for today's work-from-home lifestyle, and a full bath. The spacious primary bedroom features a charming partial vaulted ceiling and generous closet space. The partially finished basement includes a full bath, a workshop area, and abundant storage, providing flexibility for hobbies, projects, a home gym, or possible future expansion. A detached garage offers additional storage and convenience. Lovingly maintained over the years, this home presents an exceptional opportunity for buyers looking to personalize a property while building equity in the highly deisrable city of Melrose.The beautiful lot, mature trees, and inviting outdoor spaces create a setting to enjoy through every season. Whether you're a first-time buyer, looking for more space, or searching for a home with timeless character and room to make it your own, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Showings begin at the first open house. Offers, if any, are due Monday, July 27 at 12:00 PM.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$699,000
Days On Site 
0 Days
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,744 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.53 Acres
Year Built 
1931
MLS® Number 
73552536
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$7,496
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Public Records
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
7 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
7 hours agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.53
Disclosures 
Property being sold as is2nd bedroom bunkbeds are built in2nd bath is in the basementsellers would prefer to leave behind any personal items they do not wantheating system is old but functioningbedrooms have electric heatpossible termite damage in the garage
Foundation 
Block
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
DetachedStorageWorkshop in GarageOff StreetPaved
Parking Spaces 
6
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Above 
1744
SqFt Total 
1744
Style 
Cape
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
URA
Interior Features
Appliances 
Electric Water HeaterRangeDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Basement 
FullPartially FinishedWalk-Out AccessInterior EntrySump PumpConcrete
Cooling 
Window Unit(s)
Electric 
200+ Amp Service
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living Room
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
TileVinylCarpetHardwood
Heating 
Natural GasBaseboardElectricWood StoveZoned
Interior 
Entrance FoyerOpen Floorplan
Laundry Features 
In Basement
Window Features 
Bay Window(s)
Bathroom 1 
Level - Second
Bathroom 2 
Level - Basement
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 11.25x11.833333333Level - SecondArea - 133
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 134x9.333333333Level - SecondArea - 1250
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 13x12.166666666Level - MainArea - 158
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 16.416666666x14Level - MainArea - 229
Living Room 
Dimensions - 21.25x11.833333333Level - MainArea - 251
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 13.083333333x24.083333333Level - SecondArea - 315
Office 
Dimensions - 8.75x12.1Level - SecondArea - 105
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Frame
Exterior 
Rain GuttersStorageGarden
Fencing 
FencedStone
Lot Features 
Corner LotWoodedLevelSloped
Other Structures 
Storage
Patio And Porch 
PatioDeck
Roof 
Shingle
Windows/Doors 
Bay Window(s)
Community Features
Community Features 
ParkGolf
Financing Terms Available 
Contract
Listing courtesy of Tina Crowley of Compass



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