$920,000
79 Whitman Avenue
Melrose, MA, 02176
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!!
Property Details
Price:
$920,000
MLS #:
73584861
Status:
Pending
Beds:
4
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Eastside/Common
Listed Date:
Sep 30, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,998
Total Sq Ft:
1,998
Lot Size:
6,338 sqft / 0.15 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1950
Schools
Elementary School:
Lottery
Middle School:
Melrose Middle
High School:
Melrose High
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1778
Appliances
Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Below Grade Finished Area
220
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood, Flooring – Vinyl
Heating
Baseboard, Oil
Interior Features
Play Room
Laundry Features
In Basement, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Architectural Style
Colonial
Attached Garage YN
1
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Construction Materials
Frame
Covered Spaces
1
Exterior Features
Patio
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
2
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Parking Spots
3
Parking Total
3
Patio And Porch Features
Patio
Roof
Shingle
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$8,962
Marie Andrews is an award-winning, licensed real estate broker with licenses in Massachusetts and Florida. She has been selling real estate in the greater Boston area for over 20 years. Over the past two decades, Marie has worked for Century 21 Advanced Realty, building a reputation as a multi-million dollar producer. She has developed an extensive network of investors, lenders, and attorneys. Marie has a wide knowledge base on property management, Massachusetts real estate law, and building…
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Current real estate data for Single Family in Melrose as of Nov 08, 2026
48
Single Family Listed
76
Avg DOM
467
Avg $ / SqFt
$997,200
Avg List Price
Community
- Address79 Whitman Avenue Melrose MA
- SubdivisionEastside/Common
- CityMelrose
- CountyMiddlesex
- Zip Code02176
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Property Summary
- Located in the Eastside/Common subdivision, 79 Whitman Avenue Melrose MA is a Single Family for sale in Melrose, MA, 02176. It is listed for $920,000 and features 4 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,998 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1950. The current price per square foot is $460. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Melrose is $467. The average listing price for Single Family in Melrose is $997,200. To schedule a showing of MLS#73584861 at 79 Whitman Avenue in Melrose, MA, contact your Pegasus Realty LLC agent at 781-858-3505.
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79 Whitman Avenue
Melrose, MA