24 Ellsworth Ave

$600,000
Price
2
Beds
1,137 Sq. Ft.
$528 / Sq. Ft.
1,137
Sq. Ft.
$528
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Back on market as buyer financing fell through. Motivated seller! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to own a charming single-family home tucked away on a peaceful street in Melrose’s desirable Highlands neighborhood! Enjoy ultimate urban convenience, just a stone’s throw from the commuter rail and a short stroll to the vibrant downtown shops, cozy cafés, local restaurants, and all three schools: elementary, middle, and high school. Yet, it’s surrounded by a quiet sense of suburban tranquility....Back on market as buyer financing fell through. Motivated seller! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to own a charming single-family home tucked away on a peaceful street in Melrose’s desirable Highlands neighborhood! Enjoy ultimate urban convenience, just a stone’s throw from the commuter rail and a short stroll to the vibrant downtown shops, cozy cafés, local restaurants, and all three schools: elementary, middle, and high school. Yet, it’s surrounded by a quiet sense of suburban tranquility. Inside, you’ll find a freshly painted interior that’s bright, inviting, and move-in ready. The flexible second and third floors offer endless possibilities, create additional bedrooms, a home office, or a creative studio. The private, fenced backyard with two storage sheds provides the perfect retreat to relax, garden, or play. Only 10 miles from downtown Boston, with easy access to highways and a quick ride on the commuter rail, this location is truly a commuter’s dream.

Property Details for 24 Ellsworth Avenue

Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

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Property Details for 24 Ellsworth Avenue

StatusBack On Market
MLS #73452129
Days on Market37
Taxes$5,330 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1900
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Kearns Nardone Realty LLC, Kimberly Kearns-Nardone
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Building Information for 24 Ellsworth Avenue

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,781 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,409 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,965

Property Taxes

$444

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 24 Ellsworth Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 1137.0
  • Color: Blue
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Apply
  • High School: Melrose High
  • Middle School: Mvmms
  • Neighborhood: Highlands
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Plywood, Carpet, Laminate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Mud Room, Bonus Room
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Tandem
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Tandem
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 141.013888888
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.916666666
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.833333333
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 103.444444444
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.083333333
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.333333333
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 83.125
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom1 Length: 9.5
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.75
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 124.6875
  • Dining Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Laminate
  • Dining Room Length: 14.25
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 8.75
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 179.472222222
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 15.166666666
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.833333333
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 146.680555555
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Laminate,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.916666666
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 9.833333333
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Per public record,this is a three-bedroom home. The second and third floor living areas offer additional flex space. The backyard swing set and two storage sheds will convey with the sale. Two photos have been virtually staged.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:C12 P:0000055,659009
  • Assessments: $538,400
  • Book: 47547
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: URB
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block, Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 24 Ellsworth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 22, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73452129

$600,000
Nov 22, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73452129

$625,000
Nov 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73452129

$649,000
May 31, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #197086691

$260,000

+5.8% / yr

May 31, 2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70328675

$260,000
Apr 25, 2006

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70328675

Apr 25, 2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70328675

Feb 8, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70328675

$289,900
Jul 15, 1991

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87989511

$112,970
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/22/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73452129

$600,000
11/22/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73452129

$625,000
11/06/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73452129

$649,000
05/31/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #197086691

$260,000

+5.8% / yr

05/31/2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70328675

$260,000
04/25/2006

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70328675

04/25/2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70328675

02/08/2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70328675

$289,900
07/15/1991

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87989511

$112,970

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 24 Ellsworth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$449,800Additions$88,600Total$538,400
Tax Record2025$5,330 ($444 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,137 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,137 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt632 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,781 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningURBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:C12 P:0000055

Schools near 24 Ellsworth Avenue

This home is within Melrose School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Winthrop Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lincoln Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Roosevelt Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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24 Ellsworth Avenue is a single family home for sale in Melrose, MA 02176. This property was listed for sale on November 6, 2025 by Kearns Nardone Realty LLC, it's currently listed at $600,000. It has been on the market for a total of 37 days and was last sold on May 31, 2006. This listing's school district is Melrose School District. Nearby schools include Horace Mann Elementary School, Winthrop Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. 24 Ellsworth Avenue is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,137 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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Listing Courtesy of Kearns Nardone Realty LLC, Kimberly Kearns-Nardone

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