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#73382659, The Scott Group, Listing office: Advisors Living - Wellesley
$1,679,000 List price
17 Melrose Ave Needham, MA 02492
$10,000
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4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,600 sqft
0.2 acres
$646 / sqft
House
Property details
About 17 Melrose Ave
Welcome to this beautifully renovated 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom colonial home, situated in the highly desired Mitchell School district, convenient to town, train and restaurants! First floor offers a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, open to the dining area. A sliding door leads you out to the patio and a cozy private yard. The kitchen dining area is adjacent to a traditional living room. The first floor also offers a lovely family room with a gas fireplace, ideal for entertaining, a separate office/den and the powder room completing the first floor. Second floor features a private primary suite with a separate sitting area and a large walk-in closet. The primary full bath has a double sink vanity and a grand size shower. There are also three additional bedrooms, and a family bath on the 2nd floor. The lower level has a bonus room as well as a laundry room. Don't miss out on this stunning, unique in-town home with everything Needham has to offer, right around the corner!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Baseboard, Natural Gas
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
(Contingent)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,600 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1937
ParkingAttached, Garage Door Opener
MLS #73376675
Attached garage1 space
FireplaceFamily Room
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
- Fireplace: Family Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Exterior: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,679,000
- Price/SqFt: $645
- Annual Tax Amount: $10,559
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Level
- Directions: Webster St to Brookline St to Melrose Ave
- Year Built: 1937
- Living Area: 2,600 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
- MLS Number: 73376675
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (781) 365-9954
- Listing Agent: Jill Finkelstein & Associates
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $843,400 | $10,559 |
| 2023 | $822,000 | $10,719 |
| 2022 | $746,300 | $9,978 |
| 2021 | $746,300 | $9,724 |
| 2020 | $748,500 | $9,349 |
| 2019 | $700,300 | $8,677 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
William Mitchell
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•187 Brookline St
8
Broadmeadow
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•120 Broad Meadow Rd
6
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•585 Central Ave
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 $149,265. Residents of Needham, MA typically earn $200k+ each year. Residents typically live in married, with kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
11%
<35k
28%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
41%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
17%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
36%
Married, No Kids
43%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
21%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
10%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Tennis- Men's Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Brooks Brothers
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Qdoba
Bonefish Grill
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Acura
Lexus
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Sports
News
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 17 Melrose Ave
The listing price of 17 Melrose Ave property is $1,679,000.
The property 17 Melrose Ave is a house located in Needham, Massachusetts, 02492.
Accepting Backup Offers: 17 Melrose Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 17 Melrose Ave are: William Mitchell (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Broadmeadow (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Sunita L. Williams Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Pollard Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), High Rock School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Charles E. Brown Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Needham High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Newton South High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Wellesley High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $10,559 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 17 Melrose Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 17 Melrose Ave is 2,600 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 17 Melrose Ave is 1937.
This home is located at 17 Melrose Ave in Needham, MA and zip code 02492. This 2,600 square foot home, which was built in 1937, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,679,000.
Over 21 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Needham, MA. In the same period over 5 listings were sold below the listed price and 3 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Needham, MA increased by 15.4% between April and May 2025. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 18 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $1,642,800.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.