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79 Florence Ave, Melrose, MA
Melrose · MA 02176
- $1,400,000
- Price
- 5
- Beds
- 2.5
- Baths
- 2409
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1890
Lot size:
6,382 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot:
$485 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Electric, AC
About this home
This East Side Victorian is a true gem, blending timeless character w/ modern updates in an unbeatable location near Melrose Common, Winthrop School & vibrant downtown. This beloved, meticulously restored home features a 1st flr designed for comfort & style, including an updated showstopper kitchen w/ white & gray palette, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, island & window seat. The LR & DR offer soaring ceilings, crown molding, oak floors & fireplace. The 2nd flr has 3 spacious BDs, a Juliet balcony, updated BA & bonus rm for storage, play or office. The 3rd flr features a primary suite w/ updated bath & office space. Updates include mini-splits (AC), newer roof & windows, plus a detached 2-car garage. Enjoy a front porch & rear deck overlooking a beautiful landscaped fenced yard. This is more than a home; it?s a piece of Melrose history, lovingly maintained and ready for its next chapter. Don?t miss your chance to make this Victorian treasure yours!
Neighborhood & Transit
Mount Hood
79 Florence 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:
- 194 days
- Listing Price:
- $1,168,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $485
- Tax Assessment:
- $960,400 in 2025
- Taxes:
- $792 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Half Bathrooms
- 1
- Living Area
- 2,409 Sq.Ft
- Kitchen
- Main Floor, Stainless Steel Appliances, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding, Dishwasher, Range, Vent Hood, Garbage Disposal
- Primary Bedroom
- Floor 3, Walk-in Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, En-suite bathroom
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 8
- Above grade area
- 2409
- Flooring
- Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Electric Baseboard, Steam, Unit Control
- Heating Zone
- 3
- Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split System
- Cooling Zones
- 7
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 6,382 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Paved Drive, Level
- Exterior Features
- Deck - Wood, Porch, Patio, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces, Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Off Street Parking
- None, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Siding
- Wood
- Roof
- Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Rubber
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
- 12X14
- Living room features
- Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Crown Molding
- Dining room level
- First Floor
- Dining room dimensions
- 17X12
- Dining room features
- Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Crown Molding
- Kitchen dimensions
- 24X11
- Primary bedroom dimensions
- 20X16
- Bedroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 2 dimensions
- 10X12
- Bedroom 2 features
- Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 3 dimensions
- 9X12
- Bedroom 3 features
- Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 4 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 4 dimensions
- 12X10
- Bedroom 4 features
- Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 5 level
- Third Floor
- Bedroom 5 dimensions
- 15X10
- Bedroom 5 features
- Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Bathroom 1 level
- First Floor
- Bathroom 1 dimensions
- 3X4
- Bathroom 1 features
- Bathroom - Half, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Bathroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 2 dimensions
- 7X14
- Bathroom 2 features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Bathroom 3 level
- Third Floor
- Bathroom 3 dimensions
- 12X11
- Bathroom 3 features
- Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Team Suzanne and Company
- Listing office
- Compass
- MLS PIN #
- 73494680
- Disclosure
- Deck older. Complete new roof installed 2021: 25 yr warrantee for shingles, 20 yr warrantee for flat/rubber area. High efficiency gas heating/hot water system-last 10 yrs. Fireplace not used, likely needs liner. Cat 5 to every room. Newer Andersen windows.