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53 Days on market

408 Swains Pond Avenue Melrose — Photo 1 of 30

Recent Drop: $10,000

$794,900

$784,900

408 Swains Pond Avenue, Melrose, MA 02176

Melrose, MA 02176 — Mount Hood

Beds

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 dry bar, 2 large rooms 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.

Open Houses

Market Value Analysis

This Property

Size (SqFt) →Price →

This Property$401/sqft

Local Avg (Melrose)$442/sqft

9% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Melrose, MA.

Financials

Original Price$794,900

Annual Taxes$6,478

Parking

Garage1

Off-Street3

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms6

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 First

14 x 24

Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting

Dining Room

Lvl First

8 x 14

Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Lighting - Pendant

Kitchen

Lvl First

12 x 9

Flooring - Laminate

Office

Lvl Basement

13 x 17

Flooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access

Master Bedroom

Lvl First

14 x 10

Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double

Bedroom 2

Lvl First

12 x 9

Bedroom 3

Lvl First

12 x 9

Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom 1

Lvl First

Bathroom - Full

Bathroom 2

Lvl Basement

Bathroom - 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.

Full Melrose, MA market report ZIP 02176 market data

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Karen West

Listing Office: West Real Estate

MLS® Number: 73541449