42 Fairfield Avenue, Melrose MA 02176 – 3 bed 3 bath For Sale – 73436394
Overview
- Updated On:
- September 27, 2025
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- 73436394
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
- 0 Garage Spaces
- 3 Non-Garage Parking Spaces
- 1960
Description
Welcome to Melrose, the perfect blend of Boston’s energy and suburban charm. Stroll the historic town center with its cafés, boutique shops, and timeless streetscapes, or explore the green spaces of Ell Pond, Pine Banks Park, and the Middlesex Fells Reservation. This move-in-ready single-family offers an exceptional value—priced nearly 30% under the year-to-date average of the Melrose market. With 1,900+ sq ft of living space, the home includes 3 bedrooms with generous closets, 2.5 baths (UNREAL), and is perched on a corner lot that takes advantage of the southern exposure. Inside, you’ll find living areas designed for both comfort and function. The location is ideal for commuters—just 1.5 miles to Oak Grove (Orange Line) and under a mile to the Wyoming Hill commuter rail. A rare opportunity to enjoy the best of Melrose lifestyle, from vibrant downtown to abundant outdoor recreation, all in a home that’s as practical as it is inviting. SHOWINGS START 9/27 AND 9/28. COME AND SEE!
This property is listed by TEAM BRUSIL from Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Property Listing Details
Overview
| MLS Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Price | $ 750,000 |
| Living Area | 1,908.00 ft2 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Total Rooms | 6 |
|---|---|
| Listing MLS ID | 73436394 |
| Days on Market | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 |
Unit Information
| Bedrooms | 3 |
|---|---|
| Full Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half Bathrooms | 1 |
| Cooling | Window Unit(s) |
| Heating | Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas |
| Uncovered Parking | 3 |
| Garage Parking | 0 |
| Water View | No |
| Unit Level |
| Common Walls | |
|---|---|
| Laundry Features | In Basement |
| Lead Paint | Unknown |
| Outdoor Space Available | |
| Living Area Includes Basement | Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access |
| Patio And Porch Features | Deck, Patio |
| Parking Features | Off Street, Paved |
| Waterview Features | |
| Flooring | Wood, Tile, Carpet, Other |
Building Information
| Building Name | |
|---|---|
| Units in Building | |
| Pets Allowed | |
| Association Amenities | |
| Pool Features | |
| Waterfront Features | |
| Association Fee Includes | |
| Construction Materials | Frame |
| Year Built | 1960 |
|---|---|
| Security Features | |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Spa Features | |
| Structure Type | |
| Water Source | Public |
| Basement | Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access |
| Roof | Shingle |
Additional Details
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Disclosures | Solar panel contract attached to MLS. Buyer must have lease transfered to them with the sale. Seller thinks the wood stove in the living area works, but has not used it during their ownership. Part of the floor under carpet in the living room is different wood material from original hardwood. |
| Last Updated | September 27, 2025 at 07:03pm |
| Building Area Source | Public Records |
| MLS PIN Page | |
| Parcel Number | M:0E5 P:0000026, 655448 |
| Original List Price | 750000 |
| Listing Office | keller williams realty boston-metro | back bay |
| Tax Annual Amount | 6825 |
|---|---|
| Tax Assessed Value | 689400 |
| Tax Book Number | 80494 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Year Built Details | Actual |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
| Zoning | URA |
| Listing Agent | team brusil |
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42 Fairfield Avenue, Melrose MA 02176 – 3 bed 3 bath For Sale – 73436394
$ 750,000
Status: Active
42 Fairfield Avenue, Melrose MA 02176, Melrose, , Middlesex 02176
Country: US
Property Overview
MLS #: 73436394
Type: Single Family Residence /
Action: Residential
Year Built: 1960 (Actual, Source: Public Records, Effective: )
Living Area: 1,908.00 ft2 (Total: 1908 Square Feet, Source: Public Records)
Lot Size: 0.10 ft2 (Area: 0.1 Acres, SqFt: 4439)
Total Rooms: 6
Condition:
Availability:
Building Name:
Interior Features
Bedrooms: 3 (Main Level: )
Bathrooms: Total: 2.5 (Full: 2, Half: 1, Decimal: 2.5, Main Level: )
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
Fireplaces: 1 ()
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Other
Laundry: In Basement
Window Features:
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Accessibility:
Entry: Level , Location:
Other Equipment:
Construction & Design
Style: Cape
Materials: Frame
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter (Area: )
Roof: Shingle
Stories: ()
Common Walls:
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Utilities & Green Features
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer ()
Utilities:
Electric: Other (See Remarks) (Expense: )
Gas:
Energy Certificate:
Green Energy Efficient:
Green Energy Generation: Solar
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Insulation:
Exterior & Lot Features
Garage Spaces: 0
Covered Spaces: 0
Parking Total: 3
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved
Pool:
Spa:
Patio/Porch: Deck, Patio
Fencing:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
View: (, Waterview Y/N: No)
Waterfront:
Road Frontage: Public ()
Road Surface:
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Community & Association
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
Association Fee: ()
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Zoning: URA ()
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Property Description
Welcome to Melrose, the perfect blend of Boston’s energy and suburban charm. Stroll the historic town center with its cafés, boutique shops, and timeless streetscapes, or explore the green spaces of Ell Pond, Pine Banks Park, and the Middlesex Fells Reservation. This move-in-ready single-family offers an exceptional value—priced nearly 30% under the year-to-date average of the Melrose market. With 1,900+ sq ft of living space, the home includes 3 bedrooms with generous closets, 2.5 baths (UNREAL), and is perched on a corner lot that takes advantage of the southern exposure. Inside, you’ll find living areas designed for both comfort and function. The location is ideal for commuters—just 1.5 miles to Oak Grove (Orange Line) and under a mile to the Wyoming Hill commuter rail. A rare opportunity to enjoy the best of Melrose lifestyle, from vibrant downtown to abundant outdoor recreation, all in a home that’s as practical as it is inviting. SHOWINGS START 9/27 AND 9/28. COME AND SEE!
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Financial & Lease Information
Tax Annual Amount: 6825 (Year: 2025)
Tax Assessed Value: 689400
Tax Block/Lot/Book/Map: / / 80494 /
Parcel Number: M:0E5 P:0000026, 655448
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Listing & Agent Information
Listing Agent: TEAM BRUSIL (MLS ID: TM356387) / Team: TM356387
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay (MLS ID: BB5522)
Agent (Property): 369593
Buyer Agent MLS ID:
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Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Contract Date: 2025-09-26
Expiration Date: 1900-01-01
Original List Price: 750000
Price Per SqFt (List): 393.08
Market Time (Property): 1 (Broker: 1, Prev Broker: 0, Prev Property: 0)
MLS Status: New
Possession:
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Disclosures: Solar panel contract attached to MLS. Buyer must have lease transfered to them with the sale. Seller thinks the wood stove in the living area works, but has not used it during their ownership. Part of the floor under carpet in the living room is different wood material from original hardwood., N
Lead Paint: Unknown
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Open House Flag: 1
Listing Alert: No
Square Feet Disclosures: (Incl. Base: No, Other: )
Master Book/Page: / (Page: 476)
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System Information
Property ID: 2484820
Modification Timestamp: September 27, 2025 at 07:03pm
Bridge Modification Timestamp: September 27, 2025 at 07:04pm
Original Entry Timestamp: September 26, 2025 at 08:41pm
Status Change Timestamp: September 26, 2025 at 08:41pm
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