43 Prospect St, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176
$468,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,737
Sq Ft
$269
Price/Sq Ft
0.14
Acres
1900
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Single Family Residence
Type
17
Days on Market
Sold 2011 Listed Apr 28, 2011 • MLS# 71223865 Copied! • Updated Jun 1, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $469,900
Final Sale Price: $468,000
Difference: $1,900 (-0.4%)
Performance Metrics
99.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $271
Sale $/sq ft: $269
This property sold for $269 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.4% below the original asking price.

With only 17 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
$269/sq ft
Area Median
$495/sq ft
Difference
45.6%

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

About this home

Classic Dutch Colonial in a hidden away part of Melrose yet within walking distance to the Cedar Park train station to Boston. This home has a 100K dream kitchen with all the extras built by local expert craftsman. Features include crown moldings, gumwood woodwork, gas fireplace in living room and large built in window seat. This home has newer roof, windows, ceilings, furnace, hot water, electric panel, blown in insulation and wonderfully rebuilt front porch. Back yard is a delight!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

53.2%
Price Range
18
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73592908
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 20, 2026
$999,000
MLS #73592908 - Active
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Sold
Jun 17, 2011
$468,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 18
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Listed for Sale
Apr 28, 2011
$469,900
Original listing
Agent: Paul C. Coogan Office: Brad Hutchinson Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2011 $5,208 $418,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,208
Tax Year 2011
Assessed Value
$418,000

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,737 sq ft
Lot Size 0.14 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Paved Drive
Total Spaces 3
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $5,208
Assessed Value $418,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 18 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,737 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
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Basement:
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Block

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
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Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities:
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
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Lincoln School
0.5 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
A
Roosevelt School
0.6 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
Early Childhood Center
1.0 mi
247 students Diverse
Grades PK-K
A+
Horace Mann School
1.3 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+
Winthrop School
1.4 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-
Herbert Clark Hoover School
1.6 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
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A-
Melrose Middle School
0.7 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

43 Prospect St, Melrose MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176

Listing Information

Listing Agent Paul C. Coogan
Listing Office Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
Office Phone 781-665-2222
Agent MLS ID B0429315
Office MLS ID B11101
Listing Data Updated Jun 1, 2026 12:18 AM 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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