Contractor's dream in the heart of Melrose. This three bedroom, one and a half bathroom home is full of potential and ready for your personal touch! Situated on a desirable corner lot, it features a driveway with two parking spots and unbeatable proximity to everything Melrose has to offer... Restaurants, shops, and public transportaion are all close by the house. With updates and creativity, this property could easily become your dream home or next great investment.
Sold for $550,000
$550,000
1078 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
3beds
1,208sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
2,831 Square Feet Lot
$551,300 Zestimate®
$455/sqft
$3,165 Estimated rent
Home value
$551,300
$513,000 - $595,000
$3,165/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: November 17, 2025 at 01:33pm
Listed by:
Kimberly O'Neil Mara 617-504-5945,
Century 21 North East 800-844-7653
Bought with:
Leeman & Gately
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73445882
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,208
- Total interior livable area: 1,208 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,208
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 2,831 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: M:D13 P:0000020,659720
- Zoning: URB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping
Location
- Region: Melrose
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | Sold | $550,000-8.2%$455/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Contingent | $599,000$496/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,000$496/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,944 +4.6% | $499,400 +4.9% |
| 2024 | $4,727 +2.1% | $476,000 +7.2% |
| 2023 | $4,628 +2.3% | $444,100 +3.8% |
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Neighborhood: Melrose Highlands
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Horace Mann Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Melrose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Melrose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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Estimated market value
$551,300
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Estimated market value
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