244 Beech Ave, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176
$720,000
Est. $4,359/month
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,344
Sq Ft
$536
Price/Sq Ft
0.15
Acres
1950
Year Built
5
Parking
12 hours 34 minutes
Time on Market
For Sale Open House Listed Aug 26, 2026 • MLS# 73568539 Copied! • Updated Aug 26, 2026

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Open House Schedule

29
Aug
Saturday, August 29
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
30
Aug
Sunday, August 30
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT

About this home

Welcome to 244 Beech Ave, nestled in Melrose’s desirable Mount Hood neighborhood! This charming 4-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,344 square feet of comfortable living space, a freshly painted interior, and a wonderful opportunity to create a home that reflects your own style. Two driveways provide plenty of off-street parking, while the convenient location offers easy access to major highways and the nearby MBTA makes traveling into Boston an absolute breeze.

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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Aug 26, 2026
$720,000
Original listing
Agent: Anne Garcia Office: Redfin Corp.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $6,221 $628,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,221
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$628,400

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1950
Living Area 1,344 sq ft
Lot Size 0.15 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Steam, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oven
Fireplace None
Basement Partially Finished, Interior Entry
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Storage, Sprinkler System
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 5
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $6,221
Assessed Value $628,400
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Buyer And Buyers Agent To Verify All Information And Perform Their Own Due Diligence.
Exclusions None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Measurements are approximate and need to be verified by the buyer.
Documents None
County Middlesex

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1950
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,344 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oven
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Partially Finished, Interior Entry
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1950
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Oil
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Storage, Sprinkler System
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Off Street
School District
Melrose School District local
A
School Safety 2024-25
0.6% Low
0.4% Suspensions 0.4% In-School 0.2% Emergency
4.9% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
A-
Herbert Clark Hoover School
0.3 mi | #218 of 824 | Score: 54.0
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
260 students Moderate
Grades K-05
A
Winthrop School
0.4 mi | #89 of 824 | Score: 59.8
Improved 1 spots from last year
+1.6 above state avg
392 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B-
Forestdale School
0.9 mi | #185 of 352 | Score: 41.8
Dropped 12 spots from last year
-16.4 below state avg
539 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A-
Melrose Middle School
1.2 mi | #92 of 352 | Score: 50.4
Improved 6 spots from last year
-7.8 below state avg
886 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
C+
Saugus Middle School
1.4 mi | #248 of 352 | Score: 36.3
Improved 63 spots from last year
-21.9 below state avg
616 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
C
Saugus High School
1.4 mi | #260 of 346 | Score: 45.6
Improved 8 spots from last year
-12.6 below state avg
744 students Diverse
17 sports • 972 athletes
College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
Malden Catholic High School
1.8 mi
19 sports • 2,126 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
C+
Malden High School
2.0 mi | #226 of 346 | Score: 48.9
Improved 72 spots from last year
-9.3 below state avg
1,890 students Very Diverse
14 sports • 856 athletes
Early College Program Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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244 Beech Ave, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176

Listing Information

Listing Agent Anne Garcia
Listing Office Redfin Corp.
Office Phone 617-340-7803
Agent MLS ID CN216867
Office MLS ID NB3534
Listing Data Updated Aug 26, 2026 2:30 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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