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56 Days on market
408 Swains Pond Avenue Melrose — Photo 1 of 30
Recent Drop: $10,000
$794,900$784,900
$784,900
408 Swains Pond Avenue, Melrose, MA 02176
Melrose, MA 02176 — Mount Hood
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
SqFt
1,958
Style
Single Family
Built
1959
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY AUGUST 16TH 12PM-3PM. Welcome home to this beautifully renovated three bedroom Ranch Style home situated on tree lined CORNER lot in desirable MOUNT HOOD area. This meticulously maintained one owner home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience matching modern updates with classic charm. From the Large spacious sun drenched living room/dining room combo with beautiful hardwood flooring to the fully applianced kitchen with breakfast bar, three bedrooms with large closets, hardwood floor, replacement windows and 1.5 baths. The heated finished basement offers large Bonus room with dry bar, and 13x17 office or spare room perfect for entertaining and spacious laundry room. The one car garage is easy access to the knotty pine sunroom overlooking the spacious backyard and is on a corner lot. Convenient to golf course, lake, transportation, schools, shopping and hospital. This home is ready and waiting for its next owner to move right in and enjoy.
Market Value Analysis
This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →This Property$401/sqft
Local Avg (Melrose)$452/sqft
11% BelowMarket Average
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Melrose, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Original Price$794,900
Annual Taxes$6,478
Parking
Garage1
Off-Street3
Interior Specifications
Total Rooms8
Fireplaces1
FlooringTile, Hardwood, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Vinyl, Laminate
BasementFull, Partially Finished
Climate & Utilities
HeatingBaseboard, Electric Baseboard, Oil, Electric
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer
Building & Exterior
ConstructionFrame
RoofShingle
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ZoningRes
Property & Lot
Acres0.19
SqFt Lot8,237
Lot FeaturesCorner Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Tankless Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Microwave • Refrigerator
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Golf • Medical Facility • Public School
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
First
Living RoomDining RoomKitchenMaster BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 3Bathroom 1
Basement
OfficeBathroom 2
Living Room
Lvl First14 x 24
Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
Dining Room
Lvl First8 x 14
Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Lighting - Pendant
Kitchen
Lvl First12 x 9
Flooring - Laminate
Office
Lvl Basement13 x 17
Flooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access
Master Bedroom
Lvl First14 x 10
Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
Bedroom 2
Lvl First12 x 9
Bedroom 3
Lvl First12 x 9
Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom 1
Lvl FirstBathroom - Full
Bathroom 2
Lvl BasementBathroom - Half
Property History
Price Drop
$784,900
Was $794,900
Jul 23, 2026
MLS® 73541449
Listed
$794,900
Jun 25, 2026
MLS® 73541449
Population
29,650
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$134K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
32.8%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Middlesex County
2,667 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-2% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,709 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,958 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 8,237 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Provided By
Listing Agent: Karen West
Listing Office: West Real Estate
MLS® Number: 73541449
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