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21 Vista St, Melrose, MA 02176 — Sold $860,000 by Keith Littlefield
21 Vista St, Melrose, MA 02176
Another pre-probate listing closed by Keith Littlefield in Middlesex County, MA. Good work.
21 Vista St, Melrose, MA 02176
Final sold price
SOLD$860,000
What sold at 21 Vista St, and for how much?
21 Vista St, Melrose, MA 02176 sold for $860,000 on July 16, 2026. The listing was handled by Keith Littlefield of Littlefield Real Estate, LLC. The property is a residential, 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,186 sq ft, built in 1920. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-probate lead sourced from county death, estate and successor filings in Middlesex County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 21 Vista St, Melrose, MA 02176 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $860,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 3 bed · 1 bath |
| Building area | 1,186 sq ft |
| Year built | 1920 |
| County | Middlesex County, MA |
| Listing agent | Keith Littlefield, Littlefield Real Estate, LLC |
| APN | MELR M:0G6 P:0000085 |
| MLS # | 73512136 |
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Middlesex County, Massachusetts from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Recently Sold Pre-Probate Property: 21 Vista St, Melrose MA 02176
Property profile
- Address
- 21 Vista St
- City / state / ZIP
- Melrose, MA, 02176
- County
- Middlesex County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 3 bed · 1 bath
- Year built
- 1920
- APN
- MELR M:0G6 P:0000085
Mailing address
265 Howard St, Melrose, MA 02176
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 12/21/2022
- Assessed value
- $677,100
- MLS #
- 73512136
Numbers from this sale
A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this sale stacks up.
- Sold price per sq ft$725Calculated from a 1,186 sq ft building and $860,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value127%Sold price was 127% of the $677,100 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale1,303Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio16%Building footprint covers about 16% of the 7,606 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Keith Littlefield of Littlefield Real Estate, LLC listed 21 Vista St, Melrose MA 02176 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts on behalf of the successors, and Lamacchia Realty, Inc. represented Lamacchia Realty, Inc. on the buy side. They got an inherited property through pre-probate to a clean close. The home closed at $860,000. LeadCruncher is built to put agents in front of the next motivated heir before anyone else gets there.
- Keith Littlefield, Littlefield Real Estate, LLC
- Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 21 Vista St, Melrose, MA 02176 sell for?
21 Vista St, Melrose, MA 02176 sold for $860,000 on 07/16/2026.
When did 21 Vista St, Melrose, MA 02176 sell?
The transfer of 21 Vista St, Melrose, MA 02176 was recorded on in Middlesex County, MA.
Who sold 21 Vista St, Melrose, MA 02176?
21 Vista St, Melrose, MA 02176 was listed by Keith Littlefield, Littlefield Real Estate, LLC.
Who represented the buyer of 21 Vista St, Melrose, MA 02176?
The buyer of 21 Vista St, Melrose, MA 02176 was represented by Lamacchia Realty, Inc..
What kind of property is 21 Vista St, Melrose, MA 02176?
21 Vista St, Melrose, MA 02176 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 3 bed · 1 bath. It was built in 1920.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Melrose?
LeadCruncher tracks pre-probate (also called inheritance or successor) leads across Middlesex County and nationwide. Each lead is identified from county death and estate records, giving you the chance to reach heirs before the property goes on the market. Use the Find Similar Leads button above to filter by MA and start with the freshest records.
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Middlesex County, Massachusetts from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Public records and inheritance references
Independent sources for anything on this page. The Middlesex County, Massachusetts recorder is the system of record for the deed; the links below explain the pre-probate process around it.
- Public Records Online Directory
County-by-county directory of recorder, assessor, and tax collector offices across all 50 states. Useful for pulling the original deed or recorded sale.
- How heirs inherit property — Cornell Law
Overview of probate and how heirs or beneficiaries gain the legal authority to sell inherited real estate — the process behind most pre-probate leads.
- Intestate succession explained — Cornell Law
What happens when an owner dies without a will and property passes to next of kin by law — the most common pre-probate scenario.
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