$342,800
SOLD MAR 14, 2025

230 Essex St Unit 29 Melrose, MA 02176

Downtown Melrose Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
615 Sq Ft
$443/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$557 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • 2-minute walk to Melrose/Cedar Park
  • Property is near public transit
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A-
  • No Units Above
  • 1-minute walk to Bowden Park

About This Home

As of March 2025

A Commuter’s Dream! This bright and sunny penthouse-level 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo at Pondfield Towers offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience. Move-in ready, the home features an open floor plan with gleaming hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and generous closet space throughout. The freshly painted interior includes a beautifully updated kitchen with a brand-new range, plus a small private balcony—perfect for unwinding or enjoying your morning coffee. Nestled in the heart of Melrose, you’re just a short stroll from the vibrant downtown area, with its charming shops, incredible restaurants, and local attractions. The professionally managed building is well-maintained and offers deeded parking, along with convenient on-site laundry facilities. Commuting couldn’t be easier with the commuter rail and the T just a short walk away, plus quick access to major highways, making travel to Boston and beyond a breeze. Open House Sunday 2/9 canceled due to weather.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Rice

Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 02/02/2025

Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

William Rochford

Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Chrisanne Connolly

Wilson Wolfe Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,926

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

HOA Fees

  • $443 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Garden Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Frame Construction
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 615 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • No Units Above
  • Property is near public transit

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 32 Units
  • Pondfield Towers Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,926

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$443 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Garden
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 615
  • Living Area: 615
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 4
  • MAIN LO: AN4471
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 528.46
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 557.4
  • MAIN SO: B61601

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Common Walls: No One Above, Corner
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Tar/Gravel, Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned, Deeded
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Association Fee: 443
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 29
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Zoning: BA2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 392
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2926
  • Tax Book Number: 43536

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 32
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

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Source: Public Records

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Sold $342,800 +5.5% $557 / Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2025 02/02/25 For Sale $325,000 -- $528 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Brian Rice

    Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty

    1 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Brian Rice
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  • W

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    William Rochford

    Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty

    (978) 764-0152

    1 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    William Rochford
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  • Chrisanne Connolly

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Chrisanne Connolly

    Wilson Wolfe Real Estate

    (508) 846-5709

    1 in this area

    151 Total Sales

    Chrisanne Connolly
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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73331507

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Massachusetts Middlesex County Melrose 02176 Downtown Melrose

230 Essex St Unit 29, Melrose, MA

This home is located at 230 Essex St Unit 29, Melrose, MA 02176 and is currently priced at $342,800, approximately $557 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 230 Essex St Unit 29 is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Lincoln Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School, and Winthrop Elementary School.

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