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219 Laurel Street Melrose — Photo 1 of 38

219 Laurel Street Melrose — Photo 1 of 38

$775,000

219 Laurel Street, Melrose, MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176 — East Side

Investor Analysis

Beds

3

Baths

1.5

SqFt

1,407

Style

Single Family

Built

1954

Location is key, and this Classic Colonial-style home is nestled in the heart of a sought-after East Side neighborhood, between the Melrose Common and Mount Hood and providing convenient access to the bus which will take you to the Commuter Rail or the Oak Grove T Station and access to Route One is just up the street. The first floor boasts a front to back living room anchored by a fireplace and the bay window allows the natural light to fill the room. The kitchen features a breakfast bar, ample cabinet space and flows directly into the dining room. Adjacent to the dining room is a sunlit playroom/office with pretty bifold glass doors and great views of the rear yard. The second floor includes three right-size bedrooms, an updated full bath with a granite-topped vanity, pretty tiled shower and tub and tiled floor. There is a spacious walk-up attic offering excellent storage or potential for additional living space. A full basement with a hobby room, laundry and access to a mud room which leads to the rear yard. Enjoy direct access via a breezeway to the attached garage, a true convenience in rainy or snowy weather!

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Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$551/sqft
Local Avg (Melrose)$495/sqft
11% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Melrose, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$775,000
Annual Taxes$8,991

Parking

Garage1
Off-Street2

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms7
Fireplaces1
FlooringTile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
BasementFull, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Climate & Utilities

HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame
RoofShingle
FoundationBlock
ZoningURA

Property & Lot

Acres0.19
SqFt Lot8,102
Lot Features--

Amenities & Appliances

Gas Water Heater • Range • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Pool • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

Second
Primary BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 3Bathroom 2
First
Living RoomDining RoomKitchenFamily RoomBathroom 1
Living Room
Lvl First

16 x 12

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access

Dining Room
Lvl First

12 x 12

Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead

Kitchen
Lvl First

12 x 11

Dining Area, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Breezeway

Family Room
Lvl First

11 x 8

Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, French Doors, Cable Hookup, Lighting - Overhead

Primary Bedroom
Lvl Second

13 x 12

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom 2
Lvl Second

14 x 9

Bedroom 3
Lvl Second

12 x 9

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access, Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom 1
Lvl First

6 x 4

Bathroom - Half, Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom 2
Lvl Second

8 x 5

Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead

Population

29,650

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$134K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

32.8%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Middlesex County

2,698 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+3% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,713 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)

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: 704 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,407 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 8,102 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.

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Lisa Howitt

Listing Office: Compass

MLS® Number: 73580998

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