53 Perkins St

1,244 Sq. Ft.
$642 / Sq. Ft.
1,244
Sq. Ft.
$642
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Condo Alternative! This meticulously renovated Cape-style home offers the perfect blend of classic charm and modern efficiency, featuring a total top-to-bottom transformation. The exterior boasts brand-new wood siding and windows, while the interior has been largely gutted and rebuilt with all-new electrical systems and central air conditioning for year-round comfort. The heart of the home is the kitchen/dining room combo designed for entertaining, complemented by a spacious front-to-back living...Condo Alternative! This meticulously renovated Cape-style home offers the perfect blend of classic charm and modern efficiency, featuring a total top-to-bottom transformation. The exterior boasts brand-new wood siding and windows, while the interior has been largely gutted and rebuilt with all-new electrical systems and central air conditioning for year-round comfort. The heart of the home is the kitchen/dining room combo designed for entertaining, complemented by a spacious front-to-back living room anchored by a cozy fireplace. Both bathrooms have been addressed with a stylishly renovated full bath and the addition of a brand-new half bath, ensuring this turnkey property feels like new construction. Large level lot and parking for two cars. Close to Commuter Rail and 93/95. Close proximity to Stoneham square as well as Melrose commuter station. Open House Saturday and Sunday 12:00-2:00.
  1. Listed by Katherine Platcow • Harbor View Real Estate Corp.

Property Details for 53 Perkins Street

Town
Stoneham
Area
MA-Stoneham
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING UPDATED: 01/31/2026 10:03 AM

Property Details for 53 Perkins Street

StatusActive
MLS #73465767
Days on Market47
Taxes$5,559 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1930
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Harbor View Real Estate Corp., Katherine Platcow
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Building Information for 53 Perkins Street

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,406 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,357 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,894

Property Taxes

$463

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 53 Perkins Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 1244.0
  • Color: Blue
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • 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
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Deck
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 165.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Crown Molding
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 231.0
  • Dining Room Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Wainscoting,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 21.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 80.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Slider
  • Family Room Length: 10.0
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 8.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 210.0
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Cable Hookup,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Slider,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 231.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Wainscoting,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Buyer/Buyer agent to do their own due diligence. Kitchen/Dining Room being measured as one room total together is 21x10. Area in attic eves has mold seller to remediate before closing. Ask agent for details.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:03 B:000 L:196,767153
  • Assessments: $543,400
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Block
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 53 Perkins Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73465767

$799,000—
Aug 8, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73390728

$640,000—
Aug 2, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73390728

—
Jul 22, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73390728

—
Jun 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73390728

$689,900—
Jul 15, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326603811

$1

-80.2% / yr

Sep 12, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #127982036

$324,900

+11.9% / yr

Sep 12, 2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30742448

$324,900—
Jul 24, 2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30742448

—
Jul 7, 2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30742448

$324,900—
Nov 22, 1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88123385

$151,000—
Nov 22, 1996

Sold

MLS PIN #30120258

$151,000—
Aug 1, 1996

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30120258

$164,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/06/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73465767

$799,000
08/08/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73390728

$640,000
08/02/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73390728

—
07/22/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73390728

—
06/13/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73390728

$689,900
07/15/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326603811

$1

-80.2% / yr

09/12/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #127982036

$324,900

+11.9% / yr

09/12/2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30742448

$324,900
07/24/2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30742448

—
07/07/2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30742448

$324,900
11/22/1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88123385

$151,000
11/22/1996

Sold

MLS PIN #30120258

$151,000
08/01/1996

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30120258

$164,500

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

Public Records for 53 Perkins Street

Taxable ValueLand$380,100Additions$163,300Total$543,400
Tax Record2025$5,559 ($463 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,127 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,127 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt644 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,406 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930ZoningRACountyMIDDLESEXAPNSTON M:03 B:000 L:196Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 53 Perkins Street

This home is within Stoneham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Colonial Park Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Stoneham Middle School
Public5 to 8

Stoneham High School
Public9 to 12

South Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

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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53 Perkins Street is a single family home for sale in Stoneham, MA 02180. This property was listed for sale on January 6, 2026 by Harbor View Real Estate Corp., it's currently listed at $799,000. It has been on the market for a total of 47 days and was last sold on August 8, 2025. This listing's school district is Stoneham School District. Nearby schools include Colonial Park Elementary School, Stoneham Middle School and Stoneham High School. 53 Perkins Street is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,244 sqft single family home built in 1930.

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Listing Courtesy of Harbor View Real Estate Corp., Katherine Platcow

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