$699,000 ($400.80 per sqft)

Est. Mortgage $3,443/mo *

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Welcome to 160 Forest Street! Nestled on a picturesque lot surrounded by mature trees, this warm and inviting home offers timeless character, abundant natural light, and endless potential. Opportunities like this do not happen often in Melrose and this is your chance to purchase a lovely home and make it your own.

07/25/2026
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07/26/2026
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160 Forest St, Melrose, MA, 02176

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9 rooms

3 beds

2 Full baths

1931

Cape

1,744 sqft

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 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. The second floor offers three bedrooms, additoinal office space 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 plenty of storage. A detached garage offers additional storage and convenience. This home presents an exceptional opportunity for buyers looking to personalize a property while building equity in the highly deisrable city of Melrose. Showings begin at the first open house. Offers, if any, are due Monday, July 27 at 12:00 PM.

Status:

Active

Type:

Single-family residential

Laundry Remarks:

In Basement

Zoning:

URA

Garage:

2-car Detached

Heating:

Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric, Wood Stove

Cooling:

Window Unit(s)

Basement:

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

Parking:

6-car, Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Off Street, Paved

Acreage:

0.53

Est. Taxes:

$7,496

Assessment

$757,200

Construction

Frame

Utilities

for Gas Oven

Lot Description:

Corner Lot, Wooded, Level, Sloped

Amenities:

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

Appliances:

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

MLS #:

73552536

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$699,000 ($400.80 per sqft)

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