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Sold

$725,000on October 1, 2026

Listed at $699,000 · +3.7% vs list

$699,000

Sold

160 Forest St

Melrose, MA, 02176

Single Family · MLS #73552536

Sold $/sqft

$416

Sold in

37 days

Year built

1931

Lot size

0.53 ac

3

Beds

2 full

Baths

1,744 sq ft

Sq Ft

0.53 acres

Lot

1931

Year Built

2 car

Garage

Taxes: $7,496 (2025)

About this home

Nestled on a picturesque lot surrounded by mature trees, this warm and inviting home blends timeless character with everyday comfort. Sunlight pours into the spacious living room featuring hardwood floors, a classic fireplace with custom built-ins, and oversized windows The generous dining room flows into a charming sunroom, creating the perfect space to enjoy your morning coffee, read a book, or simply relax throughout the day, while sliding glass doors lead to the deck for easy outdoor entertaining. The country kitchen is functional and filled with potential, offering the perfect opportunity to create the kitchen you've always envisioned. The second floor offers three bedrooms, additoinal office space and a full bath. The spacious primary bedroom features a charming partial vaulted ceiling and generous closet space. The partially finished basement includes a full bath, a workshop area, and plenty of storage. A detached garage offers additional storage and convenience. This home presents an exceptional opportunity for buyers looking to personalize a property while building equity in the highly deisrable city of Melrose. Showings begin at the first open house. Offers, if any, are due Monday, July 27 at 12:00 PM.

Price history

  1. Listed

    Aug 24, 2026 · 1 mo ago

    $699,000

  2. Sold

    Oct 1, 2026 · 3 days ago

    $725,000

    +$26,000 (+3.7%)

Property details

Sewer
Private
Style
Cape
Water
City/Town Water
Cooling
Window AC
Heating
Electric Baseboard, Individual, Electric, Wood Stove
Type
Detached
Flooring
Tile, Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood
Road type
Public
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Master Bath
No
Construction
Aluminum
Roof
Aluminum
Garage
Detached, Storage, Work Area
Lot
Corner, Wooded, Fenced/Enclosed, Level, Sloping
Parking
1-10 Spaces, Paved Driveway
Basement
Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor, Exterior Access
Electric
200 Amps
Exterior
Deck - Wood, Patio, Gutters, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Stone Wall
Interior
Internet Available - Unknown

Listed by Tina Crowley · Compass

This home has sold

Sold for $725,000on October 1, 2026

+3.7% vs list

Showings aren't available for this property, but Antonio Illas can find you homes like this one in Melrose that are still on the market.

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