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$920,000
New Listing

79 Whitman Avenue
Melrose, MA02176

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1,998
SqFt
$460
/SqFt
1950
Built
Subdivision:
Eastside/Common
County:
Middlesex
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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!!

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$920,000
Days On Site 
0 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,998 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.15 Acres
Year Built 
1950
MLS® Number 
73584861
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$8,962
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Public Records
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
6 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
7 hours agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.15
Attached Garage 
Yes
Disclosures 
Garage & main roof replaced approx 2022. Fireplace has not been used for several years. 2 bdrns & the lower level playroom are virtually staged & the grass outside has been virtually enhanced . Washer and Dryer being left as gifts.
Foundation 
Block
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
1
Parking 
PavedAttachedOff StreetGarage
Parking Spaces 
3
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Above 
1778
SqFt Below 
220
SqFt Total 
1998
Style 
Colonial
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
res
Interior Features
Appliances 
Tankless Water HeaterRangeDishwasherDisposalRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Basement 
Partially FinishedWalk-Out Access
Cooling 
Wall Unit(s)
Electric 
Circuit Breakers
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living Room
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
TileHardwood
Heating 
BaseboardOilZoned
Interior 
Recessed LightingCrown Molding
Laundry Features 
In BasementWasher Hookup
Bathroom 1 
Dimensions - 8x5Level - FirstArea - 40
Bathroom 2 
Dimensions - 11x4Level - SecondArea - 44
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 14x10Level - SecondArea - 140
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 11x9Level - SecondArea - 99
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 13x10Level - SecondArea - 130
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 11x10Level - FirstArea - 110
Family Room 
Dimensions - 17x13Level - FirstArea - 221
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 11x11Level - FirstArea - 121
Living Room 
Dimensions - 23x12Level - FirstArea - 276
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 13x11Level - SecondArea - 143
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Frame
Patio And Porch 
Patio
Roof 
Shingle
Community Features
Community Features 
ParkGolfSidewalks
Roads 
Paved
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Lottery
Middle School
Melrose Middle
High School
Melrose High
Listing courtesy of Leeman & Gately of Compass



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