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$449,900
Investment Analysis — 79 Maple Street
Melrose, MA 02176 — Wyoming
Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, a 2-bedroom in 02176 carries an estimated $2,820/mo in gross rent — about a 4.70% cap rate and $21,131/yr in estimated NOI at the $449,900 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.
Beds
2
Baths
1
SqFt
962
Style
Single Family
Built
1900
79 Maple Street presents a unique opportunity for those looking for their first home or those looking to downsize without transitioning into a condominium. This perfectly "right sized" home offers privacy and the independence of single family living, all situated in an enviable location that highlights the very best of Melrose and is a short stroll to the Wyoming Heights Commuter Rail, bus to the Oak Grove T Station, diverse shopping options, the seasonal Farmers Market, The Middlesex Fells Reservation, schools, parks and a vibrant dining scene. If you have a vision of what you want your home to be, bring your ideas and make Maple Street your home..
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 481 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 962 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 1,999 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Estimates — not financial advice
These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.
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Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Gas Water Heater • Range
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Pool • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl First21 x 11
Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access
Kitchen
Lvl First13 x 13
Flooring - Wood, Exterior Access, Gas Stove
Primary Bedroom
Lvl Second21 x 11
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 2
Lvl Second13 x 10
Bathroom 1
Lvl First7 x 6
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
Listing Agent: Lisa Howitt
Listing Office: Compass
MLS® Number: 73581002
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