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Barbara Wales

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$ 699,000

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160 Forest St Melrose, MA 02176

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,744 SqFt

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Sat Jul 25, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Sun Jul 26, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,744 sqft

Price per Sqft $400

MLS Listing ID 73552536

Style Cape

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N false

Year Built 1931

Annual Tax Amount $7,496

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.530 Acres

Acres 0.53

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

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 overlooking the beautiful yard. 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. Hardwood floors continue throughout much of the home, adding warmth and character. The second floor offers three bedrooms, a dedicated office ideal for today's work-from-home lifestyle, 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 abundant storage, providing flexibility for hobbies, projects, a home gym, or possible future expansion. A detached garage offers additional storage and convenience. Lovingly maintained over the years, this home presents an exceptional opportunity for buyers looking to personalize a property while building equity in the highly deisrable city of Melrose.The beautiful lot, mature trees, and inviting outdoor spaces create a setting to enjoy through every season. Whether you're a first-time buyer, looking for more space, or searching for a home with timeless character and room to make it your own, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Showings begin at the first open house. Offers, if any, are due Monday, July 27 at 12:00 PM.

Location

State MA

County Middlesex

Zoning URA

Direction Lebanon to Naples to Forest

Rooms

Basement Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete

Primary Bedroom Level Second

Dining Room Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead

Kitchen Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors, Country Kitchen, Exterior Access, Gas Stove

Interior

Interior Features Closet, Sun Room, Foyer, Home Office, Internet Available - Unknown

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric, Wood Stove

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Living Room

Appliance Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Laundry In Basement

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall

Garage Spaces 2.0

Fence Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced

Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Utilities Available for Gas Oven

Roof Type Shingle

Total Parking Spaces 8

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description Corner Lot, Wooded, Level, Sloped

Foundation Block

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Cape

Others

Senior Community false

Acceptable Financing Contract

Listing Terms Contract

Listed by Compass

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Barbara Wales

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+1(617) 610-6000

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