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$9,488 Closing Credit¹
#73383652, Peter Manoogian, Listing office: Mango Realty, Inc.
$719,000 List price
31 Whitman Ave Melrose, MA 02176
$8,538
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full
1,924 sqft
0.1 acres
$374 / sqft
House
Property details
About 31 Whitman Ave
Nestled on a desirable tree-lined street, this charming Cape offers exceptional potential in a prime Melrose location. The first floor features gleaming hardwoods, a sunlit fireplaced living room, dining area, functional kitchen with stainless steel appliances, two spacious bedrooms, and a full bath. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms with built-ins, ample storage, and plumbing roughed-in for a potential second bath. The partially finished basement offers bonus living space and access to a one-car garage, with an additional off-street parking spot. Step out onto the back deck and enjoy an oversized private yard—ideal for entertaining. Just half a mile from downtown Melrose and within walking distance to the Common and local schools. Recent updates include a newer heating system and hot water tank. A must-see!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingSteam, Natural Gas
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
(Contingent)
Size1,924 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.15 Acres
Year built1950
ParkingAttached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
MLS #73381544
Attached garage1 space
FireplaceLiving Room
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Laminate, Flooring - Vinyl
- Interior: Bonus Room
- Fireplace: Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Exterior: Deck, Patio, Fenced Yard
- Architectural Style: Cape
- Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $719,000
- Price/SqFt: $373
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,764
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Park Street to Whitman Avenue.
- Year Built: 1950
- Living Area: 1,924 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.15 Acres
- MLS Number: 73381544
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
- Office Phone: (617) 484-5300
- Listing Agent: Lynn Findlay
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2020 | Home Sold | $580,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $681,200 | $6,764 |
| 2023 | $655,700 | $6,832 |
| 2022 | $607,300 | $6,419 |
| 2021 | $568,100 | $6,221 |
| 2020 | $568,200 | $6,279 |
| 2019 | $505,300 | $5,462 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Hoover Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•37 Glendower Rd
9
Winthrop Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•162 1st St
7
Lincoln Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•80 W Wyoming 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 $113,932. The majority of Melrose, MA residents have income between $100k-200k annually. Most families are married, with kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
13%
<35k
26%
35k-100k
35%
100k-200k
26%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
26%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
34%
Married, No Kids
36%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
The Container Store
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Lexus
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
News
Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 31 Whitman Ave
The listing price of 31 Whitman Ave property is $719,000.
The property 31 Whitman Ave is a house located in Melrose, Massachusetts, 02176.
Accepting Backup Offers: 31 Whitman 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 31 Whitman Ave are: Hoover Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Winthrop Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Lincoln Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Forestdale (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Salemwood (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Linden (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Melrose High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Malden High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $6,764 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 30, 2020 for $580,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 31 Whitman Ave has 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 31 Whitman Ave is 1,924 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 31 Whitman Ave is 1950.
This home is located at 31 Whitman Ave in Melrose, MA and zip code 02176. This 1,924 square foot home, which was built in 1950, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $719,000.
Over 19 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Melrose, MA. In the same period over 1 listings were sold below the listed price and 0 listings were sold for the listed price. Between April and May 2025, Melrose, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 15.2%. Listings spent 13 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $833,200 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.