534 Main St #11, Melrose, MA, 02176
About This Home
Experience walkable downtown Melrose living at The Essex, with dining, shopping, and commuter access just steps away. This well-maintained 1-bedroom condo offers a smart and comfortable layout in a professionally renovated building updated in 2008. Interior features include hardwood floors throughout, stone countertops, designer lighting, central air, and a fully tiled bath with tub. Positioned toward the back of the building, the unit enjoys a quiet setting away from Main Street activity. The spacious bedroom includes a large closet, offering excellent storage rarely found in one-bedroom homes. Additional assigned storage in the full-height walk-out basement provides added convenience. Located just ½ mile to the Cedar Park Commuter Rail and steps to the bus to Oak Grove’s Orange Line, making commuting into Boston easy. Parking available to rent nearby.
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Some Transit
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2008
Type & Style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subType: Condominium
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Common Area,In Building
Bathroom1
- Level: First
- Area: 43.699999999
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Entrance Foyer,Entry Hall
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Finished area above ground: 543
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 543
- Total interior livable area: 543 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 137.829999999
Living Room
- Level: First
- Area: 141.41
Master Bedroom
- Area: 180
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:0C7 P:007111
- Zoning: BA1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,916 | $22,992 |
| Home Insurance * | $87 | $1,044 |
| Property Taxes | $318 | $3,816 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $2,675 | $32,100 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-10 | Listed for sale | $379,000 |
| 2020-03-06 | Listing removed | $1,775 |
| 2020-01-24 | Listed for rent | $1,775 |
| 2019-08-29 | Sold | $325,000 |
| 2019-07-31 | Pending sale | $319,000 |
| 2019-07-23 | Listed for sale | $319,000 |
| 2009-06-28 | Listing removed | $200,000 |
| 2009-04-04 | Price change | $200,000 |
| 2009-03-06 | Listed for sale | $199,900 |
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