16 6th Street

Melrose, Massachusetts 02176

$775,000

Wonderful 4BR/2½ BA home in the desirable East Side neighborhood of Melrose!  This property has seen many significant updates in recent years, including a new roof, HVAC, exterior siding, fence, and updated electrical. Homeowners will enjoy a flexible layout with a bathroom on each floor and finished family and laundry rooms in the lower level. A lush green lawn and deck provide just the right amount of outdoor space to relax.  Enjoy community-building, sports fields and playgrounds just a block away, at the well maintained and expansive Melrose Common. Grab a scoop of Richardson's ice cream at the Common Market to make a night of it! Commuting is super convenient: the 131 bus to Oak Grove’s orange line MBTA is right across the street, and the Wyoming Hill Commuter Rail station is only a mile away.


Property Details

4 Bedrooms

2.5 Baths

2,073 SF


 
 

Showing Information

Please join us for our Open Houses below:

If you need to schedule an appointment at a different time, please call/text Jenn McDonald (857.998.1026) to arrange an alternate showing time.


Thursday, June 30th

Saturday, July 2nd

5:00-6:30PM

12:30-2:00 PM

Sunday, July 3rd

12:30 PM-2:00 PM



Additional Information

  • 8 Rooms, 4 Bedrooms, 2½ Baths

  • Living Area: 2,073 interior sf 

  • Lot Size:  3,820 sf 

  • Year Built: 1950

Interior:

  • The front door opens into a foyer located at the center of this home, and there are two generous coat closets, perfect for New England winters. 

  • A spacious living room features a large bay window, hardwood floors, and a wood-burning fireplace with brick surround and hearth, an elegant wooden mantel, and two frosted glass wall sconces above.

  • A rear hallway connects the kitchen, dining room, two bedrooms, and the bathroom that are located on this level.

  • The kitchen features white painted wood cabinets with nickel hardware, tan laminate countertops and a white porcelain sink with disposal. Appliances include a Frigidaire double-door refrigerator ( 2015) with water/ice, a GE dishwasher, and a brand new 5-burner Frigidaire electric range with a recirculating vent hood. 

  • The welcoming dining room is adjacent and open to the kitchen, and features 3 walls of windows for abundant natural light.  A side door opens to the yard for easy access to the deck and grilling area.

  • At the other end of the hall are two bedrooms. One is good-sized and has 2 windows and a built-in hutch. The smallest bedroom has one window and a closet, and is well suited for a child’s room or home office.

  • Between the bedrooms is an updated full bath with ceramic tile floors and walls, a combination tub/shower with tiled surround, a brand new white vanity, and a glass vanity light.

  • Located on the 2nd floor, the primary bedroom is generously sized and features two windows, and a large walk-in closet. 

  • The 2nd bedroom is good sized, and has 2 windows and a closet.

  • The upstairs bathroom is updated with a wood vanity with beige corian countertop, two medicine cabinets, a beige tiled floor, and a combination tub/shower with fiberglass surround.

  • A well-maintained basement offers the perfect blend of function and flexibility, with a mix of finished space and copious storage.  The finished room is outfitted with handsome pine paneled walls and berber carpeting, and will happily serve as a den or play space. There are several large closets.

  • A finished laundry room includes a Maytag washing machine and gas dryer (included with the sale), a wide two-sided porcelain utility sink, a built-in folding table, a linoleum floor, and a full set of wood cabinets and closets for ample storage. 

  • There is a ½ bath in the lower level which includes a toilet and bathtub. It is not fully enclosed.

Systems & Basement: 

  • Windows: Vinyl replacement windows.

  • Heating & Cooling: Forced hot air and central air conditioning are provided by a gas-fired Trane HVAC system (2016) and controlled by a Honeywell programmable thermostat. 

  • Hot water: A State ProLine 40-gallon water heater (2018).

  • Electrical: 200 amps through circuit breakers.

  • Security: A Brinks system is installed but is not currently active.

  • Laundry:  The Maytag washer and dryer set is included in the sale.

  • There is a Maytag chest freezer in the laundry room, which is also included with the sale.

Exterior and Property: 

  • Rear deck and lush lawn. 

  • Front and side fencing was installed in 2016.

  • Exterior is vinyl siding (2017).

  • Roof is an Owens Corning 50-year asphalt shingle roof (2017).

  • Fireplace is wood-burning.

  • Parking includes a 1-car garage (with shelving) and space for 2 cars in the driveway.

  • Additional outdoor storage is located under the kitchen, by the deck.

 

Additional Information & Disclosures:

  • Tax Information: $6,699.27 (FY'22). 

  • Average electricity bill is $214/month (per National Grid). 

  • Average gas bill is $25-300/month (per National Grid). 

Listing Agent:

Jenn McDonald, Vice President, 857.998.1026