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Single family home for sale at 79 Whitman Ave, Melrose, MA 02176 | MLS# 73584861 | Listing updated on 2026-10-04
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$920,000

Monthly Est:$4,579

  • Beds Icon4 Beds
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    2 Baths
  • Beds Icon1,998sqft

79 Whitman Ave, Melrose, MA 02176

$4,579/moEst:

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1950

  • $-- HOA

  • 0.15 acre lot

  • $460/sq.ft

Description

Nestled on a desirable, tree-lined street on the Eastside, this charming 9-room, 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath home on Whitman Avenue offers classic character, thoughtful updates, and an exceptional location. Deceptive from the outside, the home surprises with a spacious, welcoming interior featuring freshly painted rooms, beautiful dark-stained floors, crown molding, built-ins, and other period details.The bright, updated kitchen features white cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless-steel appliances, while both full baths have been thoughtfully updated too. The dining room opens to a spacious family room overlooking the backyard, with lush greenery creating a peaceful backdrop and a comfortable living room with fireplace provides an inviting space to relax or entertain. A beautiful bath w/walk-in shower rounds out the 1st fl! Upstairs are four nicely sized bedrooms and a full stylish bath. The lower level offers valuable flexible space with new vinyl flooring and fresh paint—perfect for a home office, playroom, gym, or hobby area. Outside, enjoy a lovely yard with patio space and plenty of room for gardening, play, and fun cookouts. Sidewalks lead from your front door to the Common, nearby MBTA bus stops, schools, and Melrose Square, with its restaurants, cafés, brewery, YMCA, shopping, and everyday conveniences. Oak Grove & Rts. 1 & 93 are also nearby, making commuting to Boston and points north easy and convenient Charming, versatile, updated, and move-in ready, this sweet home offers the best of neighborhood living with everything you need just minutes away...Just unpack & be home sweet home for the holidays!!

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  • Listing updated: October 4, 2026 at 5:23 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Leeman & Gately (781) 307-1243 | Compass (617) 206-3333
  • Source: MLS Property Information Network-MA | MLS#: 73584861 MLS Property Information Network-MA

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Middlesex County

  • City

    Melrose

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1950

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    1,998 sqft

  • Lot Size

    0.15 acre lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    MLS Property Information Network

  • MLS Number

    73584861

  • MLS Status

    Active

  • Days on Market

    3

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 4

    Bathrooms: 2

Interior

  • Heating

    Baseboard, Oil

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Interior Features

    Play Room

  • Flooring

    Tile, Hardwood, Flooring Vinyl

  • Appliances

    Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

  • Cooling

    Wall Unit(s)

  • Exterior Features

    Patio

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1950

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Foundation Details

    Block

  • Construction Materials

    Frame

  • Roof

    Shingle

  • Architectural Style

    Colonial

Utilities & Energy

  • Utilities

    For Electric Range, Washer Hookup

  • Electric

    Circuit Breakers

  • Basement

    Partially Finished, Walk Out Access

  • Parking Features

    Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

  • Laundry Features

    In Basement, Washer Hookup

  • Fireplace Features

    Living Room

  • Water Source

    Public

Other Features

  • Subdivision Name

    Eastside/common

  • Community Features

    Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T Station, Sidewalks

  • Disclosures

    Garage & Main Roof Replaced Approx 2022. Fireplace Has Not Been Used For Several Years. 2 Bdrns & The Lower Level Playroom Are Virtually Staged & The Grass Outside Has Been Virtually Enhanced . Washer And Dryer Being Left As Gifts. Basement Playroom Is Unheated

  • Patio And Porch Features

    Patio

Price History

DateEventPrice

09/30/2026

Source: mls_logoMLS Property Information Network-MA #73584861

Listed for Sale

$920,000

$460/sqft

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