Last Sold Price
3 beds1,206 sqft$672/sqft
79 Dexter Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

Description

Charming and Fully Updated Cape at 79 Dexter. Situated on a quiet street, this beautifully updated Cape-style home offers warmth, style, and modern convenience. Recent upgrades include a new roof, new siding, and a fully updated kitchen and bath. As you step inside, you'll be welcomed by newly installed and refinished hardwood floors, creating an inviting and timeless feel throughout. The home features three comfortable bedrooms plus a dedicated office, making it ideal for both relaxation and productivity....Charming and Fully Updated Cape at 79 Dexter. Situated on a quiet street, this beautifully updated Cape-style home offers warmth, style, and modern convenience. Recent upgrades include a new roof, new siding, and a fully updated kitchen and bath. As you step inside, you'll be welcomed by newly installed and refinished hardwood floors, creating an inviting and timeless feel throughout. The home features three comfortable bedrooms plus a dedicated office, making it ideal for both relaxation and productivity. The sunlit dining and living rooms provide a cozy yet spacious atmosphere, perfect for gatherings. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with new quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, combining elegance with functionality. Additional highlights include a pristine basement, offering extra storage or potential living space, and a one-car attached garage for added convenience. Move-in ready and designed for effortless living, 79 Dexter is the perfect place to call home.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/14/2025 12:00 AM

Listing Agents

  1. Drew Boujoulian

    Drew Boujoulian

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    P: (617) 242-0025

  2. Drew Boujoulian

    Drew Boujoulian

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    P: (617) 242-0025

Property Details for 79 Dexter Road

Status
MLS #
73343619
Days on Market
14
Taxes
$6,407 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1950
Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
1

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Drew Boujoulian; Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Drew Boujoulian

Sold By Lillian Montalto Signature Properties, Team Lillian Montalto

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Building Information for 79 Dexter Road

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,681 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,656 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,122

Property Taxes

$534

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 79 Dexter Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1206.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Unfinished Basement
  • 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: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Office
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Office Level: Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: New Roof,New Siding,kitchen,all kitchen appliances included,freshly cleaned up basement,1 car attached garage,windows age unknown.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 657571
  • Assessments: $647,200
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2

Property History for 79 Dexter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 14, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73343619

$811,000
Mar 18, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73343619

Mar 18, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73343619

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/14/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73343619

$811,000
03/18/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73343619

03/18/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73343619

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

Public Records for 79 Dexter Road

Taxable ValueLand$465,400Additions$181,800Total$647,200
Tax Record2025$6,407 ($534 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,206 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,206 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt644 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,808 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningSRACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:0H3 P:0000011

Schools near 79 Dexter 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

Lincoln Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Hoover 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: 79 Dexter Road, Melrose, MA 02176
$811,000
3
1,206
15,681
3
1,935
9,540
$745,000
5
5,200
51,514
5
2.5
2,417
17,385
4
5,126
20,038
$530,500
3
1,658
7,060

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Drew Boujoulian; Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Drew Boujoulian

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