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79 Whitman Avenue

Melrose, MA

$920,000

4 bd/2 ba/1,998 sf

Courtesy of Compass

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The listing brokerage last updated this record on October 1, 2026.

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About this home

Nestled on a desirable, tree-lined street on the Eastside, this charming 9-room, 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath home on Whitman Avenue offers classic character, thoughtful updates, and an exceptional location. Deceptive from the outside, the home surprises with a spacious, welcoming interior featuring freshly painted rooms, beautiful dark-stained floors, crown molding, built-ins, and other period details.The bright, updated kitchen features white cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless-steel appliances, while both full baths have been thoughtfully updated too. The dining room opens to a spacious family room overlooking the backyard, with lush greenery creating a peaceful backdrop and a comfortable living room with fireplace provides an inviting space to relax or entertain. A beautiful bath w/walk-in shower rounds out the 1st fl! Upstairs are four nicely sized bedrooms and a full stylish bath. The lower level offers valuable flexible space with new vinyl flooring and fresh paint—perfect for a home office, playroom, gym, or hobby area. Outside, enjoy a lovely yard with patio space and plenty of room for gardening, play, and fun cookouts. Sidewalks lead from your front door to the Common, nearby MBTA bus stops, schools, and Melrose Square, with its restaurants, cafés, brewery, YMCA, shopping, and everyday conveniences. Oak Grove & Rts. 1 & 93 are also nearby, making commuting to Boston and points north easy and convenient Charming, versatile, updated, and move-in ready, this sweet home offers the best of neighborhood living with everything you need just minutes away...Just unpack & be home sweet home for the holidays!!

The details

Property type
Single family
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Interior
1,998 sq ft
Lot
0.15 acres
Year built
1950
Price per sq ft
$460
Neighborhood
Eastside/Common
County
Middlesex
Taxes
$8,962 (2026)
Heating
Baseboard · Oil
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Basement
Partially Finished · Walk-Out Access
Parking
3 (1 garage)
Fireplaces
1
Roof
Shingle
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Zoning
res
Elementary school
Lottery
Middle school
Melrose Middle
High school
Melrose High
Days on market
1
MLS #
73584861

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