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$920,000
 $4,939 est/mo Sourced by Back At You

79 Whitman Avenue,Melrose, MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176

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Description

Nestled on a desirable, tree-lined street on the Eastside, this charming 9-room, 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath home on Whitman Avenue offers classic character, thoughtful updates, and an exceptional location. Deceptive from the outside, the home surprises with a spacious, welcoming interior featuring freshly painted rooms, beautiful dark-stained floors, crown molding, built-ins, and other period details.The bright, updated kitchen features white cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless-steel appliances, while both full baths have been thoughtfully updated too. The dining room opens to a spacious family room overlooking the backyard, with lush greenery creating a peaceful backdrop and a comfortable living room with fireplace provides an inviting space to relax or entertain. A beautiful bath w/walk-in shower rounds out the 1st fl! Upstairs are four nicely sized bedrooms and a full stylish bath. The lower level offers valuable flexible space with new vinyl flooring and fresh paint-perfect for a home office, playroom, gym, or hobby area. Outside, enjoy a lovely yard with patio space and plenty of room for gardening, play, and fun cookouts. Sidewalks lead from your front door to the Common, nearby MBTA bus stops, schools, and Melrose Square, with its restaurants, cafés, brewery, YMCA, shopping, and everyday conveniences. Oak Grove & Rts. 1 & 93 are also nearby, making commuting to Boston and points north easy and convenient Charming, versatile, updated, and move-in ready, this sweet home offers the best of neighborhood living with everything you need just minutes away...Just unpack & be home sweet home for the holidays!!

Details

MLS #73584861
Listing TypeFor Sale
StyleHouse
Sub-TypeResale
StatusActive
Year1950
Days On Site2
Listing Provided ByCompass | Leeman & Gately

Features

Bed(s)4
Bath(s) 2 Total
SQ Feet1,998
Garage1
BasementY
Zoningres
Acreage0.15
Golf CourseYes

Interior

Rooms Total9
Cooling Yes / NoYes
CoolingWall Unit(s)
Heating Yes / NoYes
HeatingBaseboard, Oil
Interior FeaturesPlay Room
AppliancesTankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace FeaturesLiving Room
Fireplaces Total1
Fireplace Yes / NoYes
FlooringTile, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl

Exterior

Exterior FeaturesPatio
RoofShingle
Construction MaterialsFrame
Foundation DetailsBlock

Parking

Garage Yes / NoYes
Attached Garage Yes / NoYes
Parking FeaturesAttached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Open Parking Yes / NoYes

Utilities

Utilitiesfor Electric Range, Washer Hookup
SewerPublic Sewer
ElectricCircuit Breakers

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount8962
Tax Assessed Value781300
Tax Year2026

Location

Community FeaturesPublic Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Senior Community Yes / NoNo

Area Information

StateMA
CountyMiddlesex
CityMelrose
Zip Code02176
AreaMiddlesex
Community NameEastside/Common
School DistrictMelrose High
Elementary SchoolLottery
High SchoolMelrose High
Listing VS Median (in Eastside/Common)
Price:
$920,000
low | high
Med:
$920,000
50% of Average
sqft:
1,998
low | high
Med:
1,998
50% of Average
$ / sqft:
$460
low | high
Med:
$460
50% of Average
On site:
2
low | high
Med:
2
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You

Market Activity 02176

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Cheryl Raymond

Cheryl Raymond

Andrew Abu Inc

9074195 (508) 246-9143cheryl@andrewabu.com
Open House
In-Person
10/03 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
In-Person
10/04 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex
CityMelrose
Zip Code02176
AreaMiddlesex
Community NameEastside/Common
School DistrictMelrose High
Elementary SchoolLottery
High SchoolMelrose High
Listing VS Median (in Eastside/Common)
Price:
$920,000
low | high
Med:
$920,000
50% of Average
sqft:
1,998
low | high
Med:
1,998
50% of Average
$ / sqft:
$460
low | high
Med:
$460
50% of Average
On site:
2
low | high
Med:
2
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
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Listing Updated: October 2, 2026 at 12:41:14 AM PDT