About 79 Melrose Drive
Stunning curb appeal and abundance of natural light welcomes you to this classic center hall colonial on Melrose Drive, a most coveted street in Larchmont Woods. Unparalleled architecture offers 3300 square feet of classically proportioned rooms, high ceilings, generous moldings, double hung Anderson windows and beautiful hardwood banded floors, all in meticulously maintained condition. Elegant entry foyer invites to dramatic living room w/grand fireplace, formal dining room with moldings and twin banks of bay windows. The sparkling gourmet kitchen inspires gatherings with high end appliances, large granite topped central island and spacious open eating area. Adjacent is a relaxing family/play area and newly rebuilt screened porch accessible from kitchen and living area for dining/entertaining. First floor office/den with custom built-ins. Second floor offers a generous primary suite with multiple deep-set windows, new marble bathroom and completely outfitted walk-in closet plus three add’l spacious bedrooms with renovated hall bath. 700 sq ft lower level features sunny recreation area, tons of storage, laundry and mudroom leading to newly painted attached 2 car garage. Major exterior renovated amenities include new Vermont Slate roof w/copper flashing, gutters, custom shutters, Bluestone masonry and extensive perennial landscaping. The .35 acre level property invites great outdoor activity with the cedar privacy fenced level rear yard. 79 Melrose Drive defines the perfect home for you!
Features of 79 Melrose Drive
| MLS® # | 807547 |
|---|---|
| Price | $1,785,000 |
| Sold Price | $2,062,000 |
| Date Sold | May 8th, 2025 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3.00 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 3,300 |
| Acres | 0.35 |
| Taxes | $37,878 |
| Year Built | 1932 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Colonial |
| Status | Closed |
Community Information
| Address | 79 Melrose Drive |
|---|---|
| City | New Rochelle |
| County | Westchester County |
| State | NY |
| Zip Code | 10804 |
| Adult 55+ Community | No |
Amenities
| Utilities | Natural Gas Connected |
|---|---|
| # of Garages | 2 |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Breakfast Bar, Chefs Kitchen, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Formal Dining, Primary Bathroom |
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| Appliances | Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer |
| Heating | Hot Water, Steam |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Full |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
School Information
| District | New Rochelle |
|---|---|
| Elementary | George M Davis Elementary School |
| Middle | Albert Leonard Middle School |
| High | New Rochelle High School |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | January 29th, 2025 |
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| Days on Market | 6 |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Houlihan Lawrence Inc. |
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