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Home Massachusetts Melrose Homes for Sale

259 Washington St Melrose, MA 02176

$729,900
4 Beds
2 Baths
1798 SQFT
0.13 Acre
HOA: N/A
259 Washington St
Melrose, MA 02176

Property Description

Step into this spacious home and envision the possibilities! The thoughtfully designed first floor offers the generous layout buyers love. A welcoming foyer opens to an inviting living room and adjacent dining room, perfect for hosting gatherings and creating lasting memories. While the kitchen awaits a renovation it provides the perfect canvas to design the heart of your dream home, complete with a pantry room for added storage and functionality. Upstairs you'll find four bedrooms and a full bath, all ready for your personal updates to truly make them shine.The third floor offers untapped potential for additional living space; ideal for a playroom, home office, or creative retreat. Conveniently located just a short distance from Oak Grove,the picturesque trails of the Fells for outdoor adventures, and the vibrant shops & dining of downtown Melrose, this home combines location and opportunity. While the home needs updating,this property offers a chance to bring your ideas to life.

Property Overview

Property Details click or tap to expand

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 14'10"X13'4"
  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Range
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14'7"X13'4"
  • Dining Room Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Pendant

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14'7"X13'4"
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Crown Molding, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 16'6"X15'4"
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Chair Rail, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 13'4"X10'7"
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Crown Molding, Flooring - Hardwood, Handicap Accessible

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Living Room Dimensions: 15'2"X13'11"
  • Living Room Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - Wood
  • Laundry Room Features: Bulkhead, Full, Interior Access, Unfinished Basement

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 1
  • Half Baths 1
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl

Amenities

  • Conservation Area
  • Golf Course
  • Highway Access
  • House of Worship
  • Laundromat
  • Medical Facility
  • Park
  • Private School
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • Swimming Pool
  • Tennis Court
  • T-Station
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Geothermal Heat Source, Individual, Oil, Oil
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Energy Features: Prog. Thermostat
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: 1-10 Spaces, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 1798
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1880
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Floating Home, Low-Rise, Victorian
  • Construction Type: Aluminum, Frame
  • Foundation Info: Fieldstone
  • Roof Material: Aluminum, Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Porch
  • Road Type: Paved, Public, Publicly Maint., Sidewalk

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73357588
  • Last Updated: 05/06/25
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown
  • Terms: Estate Sale

Property History click or tap to expand

Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
04/29/2025Contingent$729,900$406MLSPIN
04/13/2025Active$729,900$406MLSPIN
04/09/2025New$729,900$406MLSPIN

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Map & Resources

Lincoln School

Public Elementary School, Grades: K-5

0.28mi

St. Mary Elementary School

Private School, Grades: PK-8

0.45mi

Coffee Time

Coffee Shop

0.33mi

Cloud Nine

Ice Cream Parlor

0.34mi

Lisa's Family Pizzeria

Pizzeria

0.34mi

Theo's Pizzeria Restaurant

Pizzeria

0.34mi

Melrose Garden

Chinese Restaurant

0.34mi

Brazilian Finest

Brazilian Restaurant

0.36mi

The Pristine Pet

Pet Grooming

0.34mi

Melrose Police Department

Local Police

0.58mi

Fat Man

Fitness Centre. Sports: Climbing

0.25mi

CEO Fitness

Fitness Centre

0.38mi

Pine Banks Fields

Sports Centre. Sports: Baseball

0.38mi

Converse Park

Sports Centre. Sports: Baseball

0.44mi

Middlesex Fells Reservation

Nature Reserve

0.06mi

Lincoln Park

Park

0.23mi

Pine Banks Park

Municipal Park

0.38mi

Lincoln School Playground

Playground

0.3mi

Orient Travel

Travel Agency

0.38mi

Avenue Hair Design

Hairdresser

0.34mi

Yankee Clipper Barber

Hairdresser

0.34mi

Fusion Hair Design

Hairdresser

0.35mi

DL Barron Salon

Hairdresser

0.39mi

East Boston Savings Bank

Bank

0.4mi

Stephen deGaravilla DMD

Dentist

0.34mi

Richdale Convenience

Convenience

0.32mi

Bob's Market

Convenience

0.38mi

Marty's Furniture Company Inc.

Furniture

0.4mi

Pleasant St @ Gould St

132

0.13mi

Pleasant St opp Gould St

132

0.13mi

Pleasant St @ Converse Ln

132

0.18mi

Pleasant St @ Frances St

132

0.19mi

Pleasant St opp Frances St

132

0.19mi

Pleasant St opp Converse Ln

132

0.2mi

Pleasant St @ Everett St

132

0.23mi

Pleasant St opp Everett St

132

0.24mi

Seller's Representative: Annette Gregorio, Leading Edge Real Estate
MLS ID#: 73357588

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