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#73354509, Kristin Gennetti, Listing Office: Century 21 North East
$699,900 List price
17 Forest St Melrose, MA 02176
$8,311
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,757 sqft
0.09 acres
$398 / sqft
House
Property details
About 17 Forest St
3 bdrm Melrose Cape offering a nice blend of classic charm & modern convenience, boasting 1757 Sq.ft. of versatile living space. Deceiving from the outside, be surprised!...as this home has a spacious layout, featuring 8 well-appointed rms designed to accommodate all your needs. Enter through the bright mudroom & step into the updated kitchen... the heart of the home, offering a big island, lots of cabinets, granite countertops & stainless & opening to the adjacent dining area (currently being used a family room), perfect for gatherings & entertaining guests. The primary bdrm & a full bath are also on the 1st level, a bonus for those who may not want stairs. A big living room w/picture window & another rm used as an in-home office round out this level!! Upstairs offers 2 more cozy bdrms & full bath! Outside, enjoy the patio, parking for 4 cars & small yard for entertaining, pets & play. Convenient commute to Boston as the MBTA bus is steps away & Orange Line is nearby. Not a drive by
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas
StatusActive
(New)
(New)
Size1,757 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.09 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingOff Street, Driveway
MLS #73352969
Summary
- MLS Number: 73352969
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (617) 206-3333
- Listing Agent: Leeman & Gately
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $628,400 | $6,240 |
| 2023 | $587,900 | $6,126 |
| 2022 | $565,700 | $5,979 |
| 2021 | $542,100 | $5,936 |
| 2020 | $515,500 | $5,696 |
| 2019 | $484,400 | $5,236 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Hoover Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•37 Glendower Rd
7
Lincoln Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•80 W Wyoming Ave
9
Winthrop Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•162 1st St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $73,471. The majority of Melrose, MA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
18%
<35k
51%
35k-100k
21%
100k-200k
10%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
47%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
31%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Yoga/pilates
Symphony or Opera
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Chico's
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
Boston Market
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
Audi
Volvo
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Alternative
Talk/Personality
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 17 Forest St
This home is located at 17 Forest St in Melrose, MA and zip code 02176. This 1,757 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.09 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $699,900.
Over 10 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Melrose, MA. In the same period over 6 listings were sold below the listed price and 1 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Melrose, MA increased by 15.9% between February and March 2025. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $830,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 19 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.