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285 Washington, Melrose, MA

Melrose · MA 02176

$435,000
Price
3
Beds
1
Baths
1276
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1940
Lot size: 5,000 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $341 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 1 Garage Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, Window AC

About this home

This a a contractor's dream project or a very handy buyer! Step back in time through the adorable front vestibule. This beauty deserves to be restored to all its glory!! They don't make homes with this kind of character and charm any more!! Closets galore!! All original hardwood floors and never painted gum wood trim in beautiful condition. All solid wood doors in great condition with original brass plates and crystal knobs. Large brick front fireplace with built in book cases in over sized living room, Double entry way to dining room with built in china cabinet. Exterior door to screened porch off dining room. Kitchen in need of total gut job. Three generous second floor bedrooms with great closets, linen in hall, walk up attic in third bedroom could easily be finished. Full basement in great shape with bulkhead to decent size level back yard with one car detached garage. Newer roof! Sweat equity in this fabulous home!! Commuter's dream with Oak Grove less than a mile down the road!!

Neighborhood & Transit

285 Washington, Melrose · MA 02176

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • Wyoming Hill Commuter Rail 1 route 0.34 mi
    • Haverhill Line

Price Insight

Days on Market:
2124 days
Listing Price:
$435,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$341
Tax Assessment:
$507,300 in 2020
Taxes:
$467 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
1,276 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Main Floor, Deck - Exterior
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
6
Above grade area
Unknown
Flooring
Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood, Other (See Remarks)
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Steam, Individual
Heating Zone
1
Cooling
Window AC
Cooling Zones
0
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Unknown

Exterior Features

Lot Size
5,000 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive
Exterior Features
Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood

Parking

Garage Parking
1 Parking Space, Detached
Off Street Parking
Unknown

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Unknown
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access

Listing information

Listing agent
Ellen Meehan
Listing office
Rear Window Realty, LLC
MLS PIN #
72649895