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287 Swains Pond Ave, Melrose, MA
Melrose · MA 02176
- $1,205,000
- Price
- 5
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2502
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1801
Lot size:
0.35 Acre Lot
Price per square foot:
$470 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
No Parking
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Window AC
About this home
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.
Neighborhood & Transit
287 Swains Pond Ave, Melrose · MA 02176
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 514 days
- Listing Price:
- $1,175,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $470
- Tax Assessment:
- $994,500 in 2025
- Taxes:
- $821 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Living Area
- 2,502 Sq.Ft
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- Living area does not include enclosed front ,see floor plans attached
- Kitchen
- Main Floor, Stainless Steel Appliances, Pantry, Flooring - Laminate, Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Dishwasher, Range, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Primary Bedroom
- Floor 2, Remodeled, Dressing Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 10
- Above grade area
- 2502
- Flooring
- Tile, Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Steam, Individual
- Heating Zone
- 3
- Cooling
- Window AC
- Cooling Zones
- 0
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- 200 Amps
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 15,076 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Paved Drive, Gentle Slope, Scenic View(s)
- Exterior Features
- Garden Area, Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Gutters
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 0 Parking Spaces
- Off Street Parking
- None, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Siding
- Clapboard
- 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 dimensions
- 13'2X16'6
- Living room features
- Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Open Floor Plan
- Dining room level
- First Floor
- Dining room dimensions
- 13'3X9'6
- Dining room features
- Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture, Main Level, Open Floor Plan
- Family room level
- First Floor
- Family room dimensions
- 11'11X15'3
- Family room features
- Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level
- Kitchen dimensions
- 16'2X10'7
- Primary bedroom dimensions
- 13'3X14'6
- Bedroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 2 dimensions
- 11'11X153
- 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 Floor
- Bedroom 3 dimensions
- 13'2X10'1
- Bedroom 3 features
- Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
- Bedroom 4 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 4 dimensions
- 11'6X9'2
- Bedroom 4 features
- Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
- Bedroom 5 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 5 dimensions
- 8'6X10'8
- Bedroom 5 features
- Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Bathroom 1 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 1 dimensions
- 7'4'X6;4
- 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 Floor
- Bathroom 2 dimensions
- 8'6X8'8
- 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
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Tina Crowley
- Listing office
- Compass
- MLS PIN #
- 73343677
- Disclosure
- Blown in insulation exterior walls & attic flooring, basement seepage during heavy rains, 1st floor does have some sloping floors, it's unknown if 2nd bedroom has hardwood floors, some dark spots on hardwood under rug which were there when these sellers bought the house, Chicken coop & supllies stay
- Disclosure
- Living area does not include enclosed front ,see floor plans attached