Welcome to the quiet, tree-lined desirable East side neighborhood of Melrose. This home features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths , three-season porch, hardwood floors and a spacious backyard. Entertain friends and family in the fireplaced living room and dining room with built in cabinetry. Enjoy your morning coffee in the sunroom with a cozy fireplace. An additional bonus room on the first floor would make a great home office. . The second floor offers three bedrooms, ample closet space and a full bath with double sink. The property also has a garage under and 1 off street parking space. There have been recent updates to the electrical and heating systems. This location is walkable to area schools, the Melrose Common park, and transportation.. Half bath in the basement provides the opportunity for an additional family room. You'll find this Cape has potential and is ready for your personal vision to make it your home.Open House Saturday September 6 from 10:AM to 12:00 PM
Listed by Thomas E. Brennan
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T. R. E. Realty
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781-454-9517
Last updated September 04, 2025
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Source: MLSPin #73425300
Listing Facts
TypeSingle-family
NeighborhoodMelrose East Side
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Days on Prevu3
Taxes$7,477.47/year
Size2,282 sqft
Price per sqft$368
Amenities
Dishwasher
Private Outdoor Space
Washer/Dryer
Parking
Location
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Listing History
09/03/2025
Listed by T. R. E. Realty
$839,000
Property Details for 87 Whitman Avenue
Association
Amenities
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Medical Facility, House Of Worship, Public School
Exterior
Construction
Roof: Shingle
Year Built: 1954
Year Built Details: Actual
Architectural Style: Cape
Construction Materials: Frame
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters
Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Road Frontage Type: Public
Measurements
Building Area Total: 2,282
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Lot Size Area: 0
Lot Size Square Feet: 6,970
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Taxes
Parcel Number: MELRM0E5P000081,655499
Tax Annual Amount: $7,477.47
Tax Assessed Value: $755,300.00
Tax Year: 2025
Interior
Features
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Pantry, Sun Room, Bonus Room
Measurements
Living Area: 2,282
Living Area Source: Public Record
Rooms
Basement: Full, Concrete
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedrooms Total: 3
Rooms Total: 7
Parking
Parking
Attached Garage: Yes
Covered Spaces: 1
Garage Spaces: 1
Garage: Yes
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Parking Total: 1
Schools
Elementary School
Elementary School: Hoover
High School
High School: Melrose High
Middle or Junior School
Middle Or Junior School: Melrose Middle
Utilities
Equipment
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating: Oil, Fireplace(s)
Has Heating: Yes
Laundry Features: In Basement
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: For Electric Range
Water Source: Public
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