Last Sold Price
3 beds1,808 sqft$517/sqft
26 Keniston Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

Description

This elegant Cape Cod-style home w/ Tudor influences is located in a desirable Lower East Side neighborhood. Built by Keniston, the residence showcases gumwood molding & paneling w/ a rich patina highlighting the open-flow living & dining rooms. Notable features include mahogany inlay flooring, wood replacement windows, built-in china cabinet, bay window & a wood-burning fireplace. The renovated kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, original subway tile,...This elegant Cape Cod-style home w/ Tudor influences is located in a desirable Lower East Side neighborhood. Built by Keniston, the residence showcases gumwood molding & paneling w/ a rich patina highlighting the open-flow living & dining rooms. Notable features include mahogany inlay flooring, wood replacement windows, built-in china cabinet, bay window & a wood-burning fireplace. The renovated kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, original subway tile, & charming breakfast nook. A three-season porch w/ screens & windows offers versatile indoor-outdoor living. First floor bedroom provides flex space. The second level includes two bedrooms: a spacious primary bedroom w/ a deep cedar closet & double closet, & second bedroom w/ an adjoining office. Lower-level family offers bonus space. Fenced yard, garage, & mature plantings. Enjoy the shops & restaurants of downtown Melrose, beauty of nearby Fells & convenience of commuting into Boston.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/31/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 26 Keniston Road

Status
MLS #
73257594
Days on Market
17
Taxes
$8,465 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1928
Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$900,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

108.5%

Melrose, MA

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Square Feet
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Location

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Meaghan Gay

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Building Information for 26 Keniston Road

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 5,930 SF

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$5,458 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,752

Property Taxes

$705

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 26 Keniston Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 1808.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Apply
  • High School: Mhs
  • Middle School: Mvmms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Sun Room, Office
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Patio, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Ductless
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 238.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood,Crown Molding,Closet - Double
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 176.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 165.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Wainscoting,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 192.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 170.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 17.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 234.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Wainscoting,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 77.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Office Length: 11.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 7.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: History of seepage in the corner of utility room during heavy rains,see agent for details.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 659999
  • Assessments: $852,500
  • Book: 80471
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: URA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 5
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 26 Keniston Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 31, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73257594

$935,000
Jul 13, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73257594

Jul 13, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73257594

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/31/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73257594

$935,000
07/13/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73257594

07/13/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73257594

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

Public Records for 26 Keniston Road

Taxable ValueLand$504,700Additions$355,600Total$860,300
Tax Record2025$8,517 ($710 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,808 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,808 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt615 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,929 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928ZoningURACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:E10 P:0000037Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 26 Keniston 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
Winthrop Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Roosevelt Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Hoover Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Horace Mann 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: 26 Keniston Road, Melrose, MA 02176
$935,000
3
1,808
5,930
$1
3
1,896
5,915
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4
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