Under Agreement

79 Whitman Ave, Melrose, MA

Melrose · MA 02176

$920,000
Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1998
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1950
Lot size: 6,338 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $460 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 1 Garage Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, Electric, Wall AC

About this home

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!!

Neighborhood & Transit

Eastside/Common

79 Whitman 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:
35 days
Listing Price:
$920,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$460
Tax Assessment:
$781,300 in 2026
Taxes:
$747 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
1,998 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
All measurements are for marketing purposes only, buyers should confirm.
Kitchen
Main Floor, Upgraded Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stone Countertops, Flooring - Vinyl, Recessed Lighting, Dishwasher, Range, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
9
Above grade area
1778
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Electric Baseboard, Individual
Heating Zone
2
Cooling
Wall AC
Cooling Zones
0
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers

Exterior Features

Lot Size
6,338 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive
Exterior Features
Patio

Parking

Garage Parking
1 Parking Space, Attached
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Vinyl
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
23X12
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
11X10
Dining room features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Family room level
First Floor
Family room dimensions
17X13
Family room features
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
Kitchen dimensions
11X11
Primary bedroom dimensions
13X11
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
14X10
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
11X9
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 4 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
13X10
Bedroom 4 features
Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 dimensions
8X5
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pocket Door
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 dimensions
11X4
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Listing information

Listing agent
Leeman & Gately
Listing office
Compass
MLS PIN #
73584861
Disclosure
Garage & main roof replaced approx 2022. Fireplace has not been used for several years. 2 bdrns & the lower level playroom are virtually staged & the grass outside has been virtually enhanced . Washer and Dryer being left as gifts.
Disclosure
All measurements are for marketing purposes only, buyers should confirm.