41 Hillcrest Avenue, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176
$570,000
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,955
Sq Ft
$292
Price/Sq Ft
0.18
Acres
1935
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
Single Family Residence
Type
20
Days on Market
Sold 2005 Listed Jun 9, 2005 • MLS# 70206287 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $589,900
Final Sale Price: $570,000
Difference: $19,900 (-3.4%)
Performance Metrics
96.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
20
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $302
Sale $/sq ft: $292
This property sold for $292 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.4% below the original asking price.

With only 20 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 8 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$292/sq ft
Area Median
$421/sq ft
Difference
30.7%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Upper East Side Classic Center Entrance replete with fine period details! Brick front and wood exterior. Front to back LR with a handsome fireplace framed by built-in cabinets. A large 3 season porch is adjacent to the LR and offers a great view of the rear yard. Elegant DR w chairrail, china cabinet and piano window. The eat-in kitchen offers a combination of vintage features and updated countertops and appliances. Four corner bedrooms and a walk up attic. Family room w/FP in LL.New roof

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

54.2%
Price Range
21
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73573768
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Previously Sold
Oct 22, 2026
$1,200,000
MLS #73573768
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Previous Transaction - MLS #71105853
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Previously Sold
Jul 20, 2010
$550,000
MLS #71105853
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Sold
Jul 29, 2005
$570,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 21
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Listed for Sale
Jun 9, 2005
$574,900
Original listing
Agent: Lisa Howitt Office: Century 21 Sexton & Donohue

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2005 $5,338 $548,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,338
Tax Year 2005
Assessed Value
$548,100

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1935
Living Area 1,955 sq ft
Lot Size 0.18 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Partially Finished
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Storage
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 6
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $5,338
Assessed Value $548,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Exclusions Kit. Refrigerator,Cabinet &Mirror 1st.Flr. Bth & Window Ac
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 21 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1935
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,955 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1935
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Storage
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Family Room, Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Golf
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

7 schools
St. Mary Elementary School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Winthrop School
0.2 mi | #79 of 825 | Score: 60.3
Improved 11 spots from last year
+2.1 above state avg
372 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
Horace Mann School
0.7 mi | #74 of 825 | Score: 60.6
Dropped 68 spots from last year
+2.3 above state avg
258 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A-
Herbert Clark Hoover School
0.7 mi | #204 of 825 | Score: 54.6
Dropped 74 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
266 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Early Childhood Center
0.8 mi
247 students Diverse
Grades PK-K
A
Roosevelt School
1.1 mi | #107 of 825 | Score: 58.8
Improved 117 spots from last year
+0.6 above state avg
366 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A-
Lincoln School
1.2 mi | #205 of 825 | Score: 54.6
Improved 119 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
387 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A-
Melrose Middle School
0.9 mi | #89 of 352 | Score: 50.7
Improved 9 spots from last year
-7.5 below state avg
830 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
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Neighborhood

41 Hillcrest Avenue, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lisa Howitt
Listing Office Century 21 Sexton & Donohue
Office Phone 781-665-2121
Agent MLS ID B0483875
Office MLS ID B13001
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 9:46 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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