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$439,500
Feel like you are living on vacation in this stunning English Cottage! Updated, yet retains its period charm. One of a kind open flow floor plan and gourmet kitchen make entertaining a breeze. Mahogany cabinets, granite counters and a Wolf stove with four burners AND a griddle! In the winter, warm up by the double-sided wood burning fireplace, or come spring, summer & fall, enjoy the breeze on the quiet, shaded deck. Appreciate a good book in the comfort of your window seat. Perennial plantings are a gardener’s delight. Upstairs layout is flexible. The open landing could be used as an office, sitting room, den or whatever else you can imagine. Two adorable bedrooms boast soaring ceilings, skylights and built-ins. Thoughtful use of all the nooks & crannies to provide extra storage. The full bath features a Jacuzzi tub and double shower heads. Convenient circular driveway with plenty of parking. Centrally located less than half a mile from the Melrose Common and charming downtown and just less than one mile to West Wyoming Commuter Rail Station.

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$269,900
Opportunity knocks! Conveniently located two-bedroom condo, perfect for a first time buyer or the buyer who is looking to downsize to easy single level living.

The building was originally built in the early 1900’s and was restored and converted to condos in 2006. No detail was overlooked and all the big-ticket items were replaced; yet the charm remains. Beautiful exposed brick in the living room and soaring ceilings throughout this unit. The open concept living room, dining room and kitchen area are appealing if you enjoy entertaining a few guests.

Natural light, gleaming maple floors and decorator colors produce a warm and inviting environment. The master bedroom is surprisingly spacious and has TWO large closets! The second bedroom is comfortably sized, and also has ample closet space.

In the 2006 renovation the kitchen and bath were totally remodeled. Both feature granite counters and the bath boasts stone tile surround and stone floor.

Two convenient separate entrances to this unit. One on either side of your very own deeded parking space! Just a few steps out your door and you are on the patio, ready to grill. As a bonus, you have a private storage area in the basement, and your own washer and dryer.

Need any more reasons to want to call this condo home? Here they are! The building is 100% owner occupied and the association has healthy reserves! The neighbors are friendly and there has been very low turnover in the building. The residential tax exemption is in place – a big benefit to the next buyer. Super convenient location – less than a mile to Sullivan Square & Route 93, half a mile to the Orange Line, close to playgrounds, restaurants, dog parks & schools.

Don’t wait – come see this wonderful home now!

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$349,900
This delightful, conveniently located Cape is warm, inviting and surprisingly spacious! From the freshly painted exterior to the bonus room in the basement, you will love everything about this home. Relax by the fireplace in the front to back living room, or on the rear patio, surrounded by perennial plantings. The refreshing kitchen boasts newer cabinets, granite counters and recessed lighting. The kitchen opens directly to the dining room, which provides a roomy feel that’s great for entertaining.

Exit from the kitchen to convenient mudroom/breezeway - an excellent space to consolidate all your “gear". The first floor also features a modern half bath! Upstairs are two substantial bedrooms, a nice sized full-bath plus a linen closet. Because of the way the house is situated on its land, the lovely back yard is almost entirely private. An attached garage rounds out this wonderful house.

Centrally located only two blocks from MBTA bus stop and a few steps more to the Melrose Common, approximately one mile to West Wyoming Commuter Rail Station and charming downtown Melrose. Also in close proximity to Pine Banks Park, lovely Towners Pond and Mt. Hood green space. Don’t miss this awesome opportunity!

 

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$329,900
Lovely Old-style Colonial looking to attract new owner after a nearly 60-year commitment with its adoring present owner. Enter this well cared for home through an enclosed front porch with a wall of windows overlooking the neighborhood. Enjoy the view and a summer breeze from this comfortable spot in the house. The foyer opens to the living room, which is connected to a large dining room. Spacious and pristine eat in kitchen has tons of cabinets and a pantry closet.

The second floor offers three nice sized bedrooms with hardwood floors and each one features a full sized closet. Currently the third floor is unfinished and unheated, but if completed it would make a wonderful extra bedroom or office.

Also of note are the generous lot, substantial garage (with electricity) and enticing in ground pool. The low maintenance exterior is in excellent condition. This home offers a newer heating system and windows, extra insulation in walls, a chimney that has a new steel liner and was recently repointed from roof up, and a new main water line from the street to the house.

The 16x32 in-ground pool sports a diving board, newer filter and pump. A separate water meter was installed to prevent sewer charges on the pool water & outside use.

Conveniently located only steps from MBTA bus stop, and just over a mile to Oak Grove T Station, West Wyoming Commuter Rail Station and charming downtown Melrose. Also in close proximity to Pine Banks Park, lovely Towners Pond and Mt. Hood green space. Don’t miss this awesome opportunity!


 


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$320,000
Single family living, without the single-family price tag! Spacious townhouse style condo offers gleaming hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, generous rooms, and plenty of period details. As you walk in, notice the lovely stained glass in the entry door, original newel posts, bulls-eye moldings, and front and back staircases.

Well laid out first floor boasts a large dining room with chair-rail and built-in hutch, a warm inviting living room, remodeled kitchen and updated half bath. Remodeled kitchen has maple cabinets, granite countertops, newer stainless steel appliances and tile floor.

Second floor offers three nice sized bedrooms with hardwood floors and fresh paint, and stylishly renovated full bath. The unfinished third floor has great potential for an extra bedroom, office, or BOTH! Tons of storage on the third floor, or in the deeded basement. Kitchen overlooks the level, sunny backyard that is a gardener’s delight. Mature trees provide shade to the side porch and driveway.

This charming home is located in a quiet, desirable neighborhood off the downtown ring. It is close to Lincoln Elementary School, the library, it’s less than a quarter a mile to the commuter rail station and just over one mile to Oak Grove “T” Station. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity!

 


Link to Boston Magazine article.Melrose is named one of the Teflon Ten in the Boston Magazine article "Best Places To Live 2009". "Our annual guide to Hub real estate spotlights the lucky towns emerging from the market crash with their values in tact. Plus: The smart buys for those still shopping, and sanity-saving tips for those staying put."
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45 Elliott Street, Melrose
Represented Seller
Sale Pending!

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2403 Lewis O Gray Drive, Saugus
Represented Buyer
Sale Pending!

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7 Philip Circle, Melrose
Represented Buyers
Got buyers in before the public OH and helped
them "swoop" it off the market!

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21 Kingsley Ave, Melrose
Represented Buyer - Happy First Time Buyers!

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90 Hobson St, Saugus
Represented Buyer - Helped first time buyer into their ideal home!
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71 Warwick Road, Melrose
Represented Buyer - Used personal network to help a family find and secure this home before it even hit the market!

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41 Hillcrest Ave, Melrose
Represented Seller - Sold for full price at first open house. Helped sellers get to their new out of state destination!

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176 Waverly Ave, Melrose
Represented Buyer - Helped first time buyers negotiate a very favorable sales price, with cash back toward their closing costs.

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14 Bourbon St, Peabody (Condo)
Represented Buyer - Helped bring family closer together!

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132 Altamont Ave, Melrose (Single Family)
Represented Seller - Property sold for $43,000 over asking price and was under agreement during the first 5 days on the market.

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84 Track Road, Wakefield (Single Family)
Represented Seller - Property sold for 100% of asking price and was under agreement during the first 10 days on the market.

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107 Vernon Street Unit C, Wakefield (Condo)
Represented Seller - Property sold for 98% of asking price and was under agreement during the first week on the market.

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8 Mount Hood Terrace, Melrose (Single Family)
Represented Seller - Property sold for 100% of asking price and was under agreement during the first 10 days on the market.

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4 Mystic Ave, Melrose (2 Family)
Represented seller and obtained 97% of asking price in first two days on market.

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88 Linwood Ave, Melrose

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48 Beech Ave, Melrose

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12 Union Street, Melrose

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27 Tyler Street, Malden, MA

Sold as Buyer's Agent

430 Swains Pond Ave, Melrose

84 Beech Avenue Melrose, MA

84 Beech Avenue, Melrose, MA

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430 Swains Pond Ave, Melrose
Represented Seller
Sale Pending!

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21 Orris Street, Melrose
Represented Buyers
Another "SWOOP"! Got this one off
the market before the public OH, too!

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17 Spring Street, Reading
Represented Buyer - Another Delighted First Time Buyer!

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120 Forest Street, Melrose
Represented Buyer - Helped first time buyers purchase the perfect new home!

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40 Lebanon Street, Melrose
Represented Seller - Sold for 98% of asking price.

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647 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose
Represented Buyer - Helped a family find their perfect home!

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51 Melrose Street, Unit 1C, Melrose
Represented Buyer - Helped bring family members closer to one another!

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6 Crestwood Drive, Andover
Represented Buyer - Helped a family find their perfect home!

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7 Moore Street, Wilmington
Represented Buyer - Helped buyer negotiate favorable price even though the property had only been on the market less than a week.

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83 North Cedar Park Unit 3, Melrose (Condo)
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68 Pond Street, Stoneham (Single Family)
Represented Seller - Property sold for $1,500 over asking price and was under agreement during the first 5 days on the market.

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9 Howie Street, Melrose (Single Family)
Represented Seller - Property sold for 97% of asking price.

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Single Family
43 Beverly St, Melrose

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21 Orchard Lane, Melrose (Single Family)
Represented Seller and obtained $8,500 over asking the price on the first day on the market.

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36 Mt. Vernon Ave, Melrose (Single Family)
Represented Seller and obtained $3,000 over asking during the first week on the market!

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69 Glen Street, Melrose (Single Family)
Represented Seller and obtained $11,000 over asking in the first week on the market!

138 Green St Melrose, MA

Two-Family
138 Green St Melrose, MA

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Two-Family
74 Pleasant St
Wakefield, MA