Unbeatable Melrose location! Directly across from the Middlesex Fells Reservation and just 0.6 miles to the Oak Grove Orange Line and 0.8 miles to Wyoming Hill commuter rail, this home offers the perfect balance of nature and convenience. The lower level features a private en-suite with an updated bath, generous closets, a spacious family room and hgih ceilings—ideal for guests or extended family. A versatile bonus room with electricity provides endless options! Upstairs, the sun-filled living room with bay window flows into the beautifully updated (2019) kitchen and dining area. Step out to the deck overlooking the fenced backyard with mature landscaping, patio, lush lawn, and a fire pit—perfect for cozy fall evenings. A spacious bath with dual sinks and three comfortable bedrooms complete the upper level. With trails, public transportation, and the charm of Melrose’s Main Street just moments away, this home offers a lifestyle that combines comfort, convenience, and community.
Sold for $968,000 on 10/16/25
$968,000
161 Washington St, Melrose, MA 02176
4beds
2,001sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
5,998 Square Feet Lot
$912,400 Zestimate®
$484/sqft
$4,224 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 19 hours ago
Listed by:
Hailey Hao,
eXp Realty
Bought with:
Marie Mikolinski
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73428151
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Closet, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 260
- Dimensions: 20 x 13
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
- Area: 64
- Dimensions: 8 x 8
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: First
- Area: 77
- Dimensions: 11 x 7
Dining room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Vinyl, Balcony / Deck, Open Floorplan, Slider, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Family room
- Features: Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 308
- Dimensions: 22 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Balcony / Deck, Open Floorplan
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: First Floor
Features
- Bonus Room
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,001
- Total interior livable area: 2,001 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,001
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Composite, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s)
Lot
- Size: 5,998 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: M:0B3 P:0000011,652571
- Zoning: URA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Melrose
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Estimated market value
$912,400