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Nestled on a picturesque lot surrounded by mature trees, this warm and inviting home blends timeless character with everyday comfort. Sunlight pours into the spacious living room featuring hardwood floors, a classic fireplace with custom built-ins, and oversized windows The generous dining room flows into a charming sunroom, creating the perfect space to enjoy your morning coffee, read a book, or simply relax throughout the day, while sliding glass doors lead to the deck for easy outdoor entertaining. The country kitchen is functional and filled with potential, offering the perfect opportunity to create the kitchen you've always envisioned. The second floor offers three bedrooms, additoinal office space and a full bath. The spacious primary bedroom features a charming partial vaulted ceiling and generous closet space. The partially finished basement includes a full bath, a workshop area, and plenty of storage. A detached garage offers additional storage and convenience. This home presents an exceptional opportunity for buyers looking to personalize a property while building equity in the highly deisrable city of Melrose. Showings begin at the first open house. Offers, if any, are due Monday, July 27 at 12:00 PM.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms3
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom2
  • Listing Terms Contract
  • Lot Features Corner Lot, Wooded, Level, Sloped
  • Parcel Number 655360

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $757,200
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$7,496

Parking

  • Parking Spaces6
  • Covered Spaces 2
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Off Street, Paved

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 Second
  • Bathroom 2 Basement
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2
  • Bedroom 2 Second,11.25 x 11.833333333
  • Bedroom 3 Second,134 x 9.333333333
  • Dining Room Main, First,13 x 12.166666666
  • Full Bath2
  • Kitchen Main, First,16.416666666 x 14
  • Living Room Main, First,21.25 x 11.833333333
  • Master Bedroom Second,13.083333333
  • Office Second,8.75 x 12.1

Basic Information

  • List Price$699,000
  • MLS Number73552536
  • Modification Date07/22/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • Address160 Forest Street
  • Building Number160
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetForest Street
  • TownMelrose
  • Zip02176

Building

  • Basement
    • Concrete
    • Full
    • Interior Entry
    • Partially Finished
    • Sump Pump
    • Walk-Out Access
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • Door Features French Doors
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • FoundationBlock
  • Garage Spaces2
  • Patio And Porch Features Deck - Exterior, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Property StyleCape
  • Rooms9
  • Utilities For Gas Oven
  • Window Features Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Year Built1931
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.53

Interior

  • Flooring
    • Carpet
    • Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
    • Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
    • Hardwood
    • Tile
    • Vinyl
  • Interior Features Closet, Sun Room, Foyer, Home Office, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

  • Exterior Features
    • Deck - Wood
    • Fenced Yard
    • Garden
    • Patio
    • Rain Gutters
    • Stone Wall
    • Storage
  • Fencing Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Cooling Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric 200+ Amp Service
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric, Wood Stove
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet1,744
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 1,744
  • Lot Size Square Feet 23,261
  • Lot Size Units Acres

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Golf
    • House of Worship
    • Laundromat
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Private School
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedElectric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Other

  • Date Listed07/21/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet

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Listed by Tina Crowley of Compass

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