Last Sold Price
3 beds1,589 sqft$441/sqft
24 Wentworth Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

Description

Nestled in a tranquil enclave that is also an easy stroll to the Cedar Park Commuter Rail Station sits this pretty Gambrel style Colonial brimming with fine period details seamlessly blended with modern updates. This meticulously maintained home features a front to back living room with fireplace, wainscoting, crown and chairrail mouldings plus hardwood floors throughout. The renovated eat-in kitchen features lots of birch cabinets, ample counter top space and a large cook top and oven. Enjoy the...Nestled in a tranquil enclave that is also an easy stroll to the Cedar Park Commuter Rail Station sits this pretty Gambrel style Colonial brimming with fine period details seamlessly blended with modern updates. This meticulously maintained home features a front to back living room with fireplace, wainscoting, crown and chairrail mouldings plus hardwood floors throughout. The renovated eat-in kitchen features lots of birch cabinets, ample counter top space and a large cook top and oven. Enjoy the change of seasons and views of the neighborhood from the sun room that leads to a stone patio which is the perfect spot to host a barbecue! Outdoor enthusiasts will surely appreciate the access to the Middlesex Fells Reservation and Spot Pond Boat Club. Recent updates include the driveway, front walk, roof, windows, heat and hot water. The exceptionally large lot affords great privacy as well as room to play! Highway access and bus to Oak Grove are nearby.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/28/2019 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Lisa Howitt

    Lisa Howitt

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 957-0521

    M: (617) 957-0521

Property Details for 24 Wentworth Road

Status
MLS #
72495977
Days on Market
21
Taxes
$7,299 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1930
Town
Melrose
MLS Area
Fells
Area
MA-Melrose-Fells, MA-Melrose
Style
Garden
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$710,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

102.2%

Melrose, MA

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Lisa Howitt

Sold By Brad Hutchinson Real Estate, Jacqueline D Savage

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Building Information for 24 Wentworth Road

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,017 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,166 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,558

Property Taxes

$608

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 24 Wentworth Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1589.0
  • Color: Beige
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Apply
  • High School: Melrose High
  • Middle School: Mvmms
  • Neighborhood: Fells
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, French Doors
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Patio, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Garden Area, Porch - Screened, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 252.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 21.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 190.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 19.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 56.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet - Linen,Closet
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 77.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 121.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Wainscoting,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 130.0
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Dining Area,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Remodeled,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 252.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Chair Rail,Exterior Access,Wainscoting,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • 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: Kindly submit offers by 12:00 on Tuesday May 14th and send include all online documents in one pdf to LA and allow 24 hours for a response. Speak to listing agent about seller's disclosures. See list of updates online.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0A9 P:0000085,652474
  • Assessments: $675,200
  • Book: 12152
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: URA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 24 Wentworth Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 28, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72495977

$700,000
May 14, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72495977

May 14, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72495977

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/28/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72495977

$700,000
05/14/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72495977

05/14/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72495977

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

Public Records for 24 Wentworth Road

Taxable ValueLand$527,300Additions$340,500Total$867,800
Tax Record2025$8,591 ($716 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,636 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,636 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt704 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,019 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930ZoningURACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:0A9 P:0000085Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 24 Wentworth Road

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
Lincoln Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Winthrop 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 24 Wentworth Road, Melrose, MA 02176
$700,000
3
1,589
10,017
$1,150,000
3
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6,081
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