FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelFirst
408 Swains Pond Avenue, Melrose MA 02176
Melrose, MA 02176 • Mount Hood
$794,900
$784,900
Est. $4,709/month
About this home
REDUCED!!! A MUST SEE!!! Welcome home to this beautifully renovated three bedroom Ranch situated on tree lined CORNER lot in desirable MOUNT HOOD area. This meticulously maintained one owner home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience matching modern updates with classic charm. From the Large spacious sun drenched living room/dining room combo with beautiful hardwood flooring to the fully applianced kitchen with breakfast bar, three bedrooms with large closets, hardwood floor, replacement windows and 1.5 baths. The heated finished basement offers dry bar, 2 large rooms perfect for entertaining and spacious laundry room. The one car garage is easy access to the knotty pine sunroom overlooking the spacious backyard and is on a corner lot. Convenient to golf course, lake, transportation, schools, shopping and hospital. This home is ready and waiting for its next owner to move right in and enjoy.
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Property History
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Price Changes
1.3%
Price Range
Property Timeline
Price Reduced
Jul 23, 2026
$784,900
$10,000
(-1.26%)
From $794,900 to $784,900 (-1.3%)
Back On Market
Jul 8, 2026
Active
Status: Active under contract
Jun 30, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Listed for Sale
Jun 25, 2026
$794,900
Original listing
Agent: Karen West
Office: West Real Estate
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $784,900 | $10,000 | - | From $794,900 to $784,900 (-1.3%) |
| 07/08/2026 | • Back On Market | - | - | - | Active |
| 06/30/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 06/25/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $794,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,478 | $654,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,478
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$654,300
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1959
Living Area
1,958 sq ft
Lot Size
0.19 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
6
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Oil, Electric
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Vinyl, Laminate
Appliances
Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Partially Finished
Laundry
In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
Bathroom - Half, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Slider, Bonus Room, Home Office, Sun Room
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Ranch
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch, Rain Gutters, Screens
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces
3
Utilities
Electric
200+ Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$6,478
Assessed Value
$654,300
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Down Payment Resource
Eligible
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
The Property Includes An Exterior Sump Pump To Help Manage Water During Spring Snowmelt Asoociated With Periods Of Heavy Rainfall. Sunroom And One Room In Basement Is Unheated. Owner Has Not Lived On The Property For Approximately 40 Years Buyer And Buyer Agents To Use Due Diligence To Verify Info.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
House Color
White
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
35 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1959
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,958 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,152 sq ft above grade
806 sq ft below grade
Dimensions12 x 9
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Dimensions8 x 14
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Lighting - Pendant
LevelFirst
Dimensions12 x 9
FeaturesFlooring - Laminate
LevelFirst
Dimensions12 x 9
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
LevelFirst
Dimensions14 x 24
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
LevelFirst
Dimensions14 x 10
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Half
LevelBasement
Dimensions13 x 17
FeaturesFlooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access
LevelBasement
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Hardwood, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Vinyl, Laminate
Appliances:
Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Bathroom - Half, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Slider, Bonus Room, Home Office, Sun Room
Windows:
Screens
Basement:
Full, Partially Finished
Laundry:
In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Ranch
Year Built:
1959
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Oil, Electric
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Rain Gutters, Screens
Patio & Porch:
Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
3
Parking Features:
Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Public School
Nearby Schools
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
Elementary Schools
7 schools
St. Mary Elementary School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Herbert Clark Hoover School
0.2 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
A
Lincoln School
1.1 mi
|
#130 of 824
|
Score: 57.6
Improved 194 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
404 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-05
Early Childhood Center
1.2 mi
246 students
Moderate
Grades PK-K
A+
Horace Mann School
1.2 mi
|
#79 of 824
|
Score: 60.5
Dropped 73 spots from last year
+2.3 above state avg
254 students
Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Roosevelt School
1.5 mi
|
#124 of 824
|
Score: 57.9
Improved 100 spots from last year
-0.4 below state avg
406 students
Moderate
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Middle Schools
1 school
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
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Mount Hood
408 Swains Pond Avenue, Melrose MA 02176
Melrose, MA 02176
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Karen West
Listing Office
West Real Estate
Office Phone
978-658-4419
Agent MLS ID
B0545902
Office MLS ID
B61701
Listing Data Updated
Jul 30, 2026 2:17 PM EDT
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