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5 BD

2 BA

2,502 SqFt

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287 Swains Pond Ave Melrose, MA 02176

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,502 sqft

Price per Sqft $469

MLS Listing ID 73343677

Style Colonial

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N false

Year Built 1801

Annual Tax Amount $9,850

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.350 Acres

Acres 0.35

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Perched on the shores of Towners Pond, this warm and inviting 5-bedroom, 2-bath Colonial offers classic charm, scenic beauty, and a spacious layout. Hardwood floors throughout enhance the home's character, while breathtaking water views can be enjoyed from the kitchen, living room, dining room, primary bedroom as well as other rooms in the house. The first floor boasts an open-concept living and dining area, a beamed-ceiling office, dual staircases, a bright and airy family room along with a large mudroom. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious primary bedroom that includes a beautiful dressing room. With all 5 bedrooms on the 2nd floor, this home has ample space for everyone. There are two full baths upstairs along with access to the large walk-up attic. The enclosed front porch is bathed in natural sunlight, while the back porch is the perfect spot to take in the tranquil pond view. With its picturesque setting and generous space, this home is the perfect blend of urban- suburban living.

Location

State MA

County Middlesex

Zoning SRA

Direction Lebanon to Grove to Swains Pond

Rooms

Family Room Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Basement Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Primary Bedroom Level Second

Dining Room Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture, Open Floorplan

Kitchen Flooring - Laminate, Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pantry, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances

Interior

Interior Features Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Vestibule, Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Sconce, Dressing Room, Mud Room, Home Office, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown

Heating Hot Water, Oil

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliance Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement

Exterior

Exterior Feature Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Garden

Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Utilities Available for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Waterfront Description Waterfront,Pond,Access,Direct Access

View Y/N Yes

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Roof Type Shingle

Total Parking Spaces 4

Garage No

Building

Lot Description Gentle Sloping

Foundation Stone

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Colonial

Others

Senior Community false

Acceptable Financing Contract

Listing Terms Contract

Listed by Compass

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Michael Hannigan

Realtor® | License ID: MA9569074

+1(617) 888-6606

287 Swains Pond Ave Melrose, MA 02176

Michael Hannigan

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