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69 Forest St, Melrose, MA 02176

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Sale Pending

$729,000

3 beds • 1 baths • 1 half baths • 1,400 sqft

Estimated Payment

$ 4,263 /mo. †

6.65% APR for 30 yrs.
$6,224 in taxes
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  • Single Family Detached
    Property type

  • $520.71
    Price per square foot

  • Over 50 Years Old
    Age

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Among the Best Buys in Melrose!! Appealing, nicely sized 7 room, 3 bedroom home is located in an ideal commuter location conveniently close to both MBTA s Oak Grove Orange Line & Commuter Rail s West Wyoming stop. Also situated near Pine Banks & Malden Center, as well as most major highways. Needs some updates, but then enjoy the charm of hard wood floors and trim throughout! T his home presents an excellent opportunity with its generously sized 1st & 2nd levels & expansion potential in the basement and in the 3rd floor walk-up attic. 1st level offers living room, dining room, kitchen & nice 4-season sun room, plus charming wood accents throughout that add character & warmth. Upstairs 3 bedrooms with hardwood floors & full tiled bath await. There s a/c to keep you cool during warmer months, plus a lovely fenced yard for outdoor enjoyment & relaxation. The detached garage & driveway will no doubt be appreciated this winter. Property is under contract.
MLS# 73292551

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Property Features

  • Age
    Over 50 Years Old
  • Architecture Style
    Colonial
  • Lot Size
    0.09 Acres

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  • Principle and Interest
    $3,744
  • Property Taxes
    $518
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Schools

Hoover Elementary School

Grades KG-5 Public School

Melrose, MA 02176 0.5 miles
37 glendower rd

300 total students
13:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: A-

School Details

Horace Mann Elementary School

Grades KG-5 Public School

Melrose, MA 02176 1.7 miles
40 damon ave

271 total students
12:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: A-

School Details

Lincoln Elementary School

Grades KG-5 Public School

Melrose, MA 02176 1 miles
80 w wyoming ave

404 total students
13:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: B+

School Details

Roosevelt Elementary School

Grades KG-5 Public School

Melrose, MA 02176 1.8 miles
253 vinton st

421 total students
16:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: B

School Details

Winthrop Elementary School

Grades KG-5 Public School

Melrose, MA 02176 1 miles
162 1st st

393 total students
18:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: A+

School Details

Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School

Grades 6-8 Public School

Melrose, MA 02176 1.6 miles
350 lynn fells pkwy

824 total students
14:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C

School Details

Melrose High School

Grades 9-12 Public School

Melrose, MA 02176 1.5 miles
360 lynn fells pkwy

929 total students
12:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: B+

School Details
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Forestdale 0.2 miles Public KG-8 C+
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School 0.8 miles Public KG-12 B+
Salemwood 0.9 miles Public KG-8 C-
Malden Early Learning Center 0.9 miles Public PK
St Mary's School 1 miles Private PK-8
Melrose Montessori School 1.2 miles Private PK-5
Malden Catholic High School 1.2 miles Private 9-12
Linden 1.2 miles Public KG-8 B-
Malden High School 1.2 miles Public 9-12 D
Cheverus Catholic School 1.4 miles Private PK-8
Lafayette School 1.5 miles Public KG-8 D+
Ferryway 1.5 miles Public KG-8 C+
Beebe 1.7 miles Public KG-8 C-

Forestdale

Distance: 0.2 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-8

C+

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School

Distance: 0.8 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-12

B+

Salemwood

Distance: 0.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-8

C-

Malden Early Learning Center

Distance: 0.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK

St Mary's School

Distance: 1 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

Melrose Montessori School

Distance: 1.2 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-5

Malden Catholic High School

Distance: 1.2 miles

Type Private

Grades: 9-12

Linden

Distance: 1.2 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-8

B-

Malden High School

Distance: 1.2 miles

Type Public

Grades: 9-12

D

Cheverus Catholic School

Distance: 1.4 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

Lafayette School

Distance: 1.5 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-8

D+

Ferryway

Distance: 1.5 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-8

C+

Beebe

Distance: 1.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-8

C-

School information does not guarantee enrollment. School service boundaries are provided as a reference only, may change, and are not guaranteed to be accurate. Contact the school district directly to verify school enrollment eligibility.

Local area information for Melrose, MA 02176

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Melrose, MA 02176

This community’s employment is highest in the healthcare practitioners and administrative support industries. The area’s overall household expenses are above the national average.

82° July
Hottest Average Month
19° January
Coldest Average Month
12,471 Total Households in Area
-0.6% Increase in population since the year 2010
29%
of households
have children
30 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

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Demographic facts
for Melrose, MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176 has a population of 29,386 people in 12,471 households with a median age of 42.8 years old.

-0.6%
Decrease in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending down
12,040
Total households as of 2010
5.9%
projected percent change in total
households in 5 years

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 42.8 years old. The smallest percentage group is 35-44 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 79%
Asian 8%
Hispanic 5%
Black 3%
Other 2%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 79%, followed by Asian at 8%, Hispanic at 5%, and Black at 3%.

Economics
for Melrose, MA 02176

6,298 /sq mi
Population Density
$130,451 /yr
Median Household Income
$852,500
Median Sales Price
30 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is Over $200k representing 26.61% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 59%
  • Work from Home 20%
  • Public Transit 19%
  • Walk or Bike 3%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 8,080 63%
Rented 4,392 34%
Vacant 454 4%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 91%
Blue Collar 9%

Family & Education Facts
for Melrose, MA 02176

42.8 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.3
persons per
household

56.2%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

Bachelors Degree 34%
Graduate Degree 29%
High School Graduate 15%
Some College 10%
Associates Degree 7%
Some High School 4%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is Bachelors Degree, representing 34.36% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
29% of households have children

Weather
for Melrose, MA 02176

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 82° F in July to a low of 19° F in January

82° July
Hottest Average Month
19° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
19°
36°
Feb
20°
37°
Mar
28°
46°
Apr
37°
57°
May
47°
67°
Jun
56°
77°
Jul
62°
82°
Aug
61°
80°
Sep
53°
72°
Oct
43°
62°
Nov
34°
51°
Dec
24°
40°

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† Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 3.38% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.

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