21 Elm Street · Melrose

FOR SALE · MLS #73587409

$1,100,000

beds
4
baths
2.5
sqft
2,292

21 Elm Street

Melrose, MA 02176

LOCATION

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Off Howard Street

Home type
Single Family Residence
Interior living area
2,292 sqft
Year built
1910
Lot size
11,199 sqft (about 0.26 acres)
Parking spaces
8
Price per sqft
$480/sqft

About this home

An exquisite Center Entrance Colonial of timeless appeal, this residence is perfectly situated on a tranquil side street within the coveted Horace Mann neighborhood. Upon entry, a stately foyer welcomes guests, showcasing an elegant staircase that ascends gracefully to the upper quarters. To the right, one discovers an expansive, front-to-back living room anchored by a brick fireplace with a handsome wood mantel; beyond a glass paneled pocket door lies a sun-drenched, versatile sanctuary ideal for a private study or den. To the left of the foyer, a formal dining room embellished with classic chair rail mouldings transitions seamlessly into an updated eat-in kitchen, where granite countertops and premium stainless-steel appliances meet a breakfast bar as well as a breakfast nook. The casual dining area, featuring a bay window, offers captivating views of the expansive 11,000+ square-foot level grounds-a verdant, fenced in oasis meticulously maintained and includes a patio for dining and entertaining. The second level is comprised of four corner bedrooms and a full bath featuring a jetted soaking tub, providing a serene retreat for relaxation. A walk-up attic provides exceptional storage. The lower level further enhances the homes footprint offering a finished, heated game/media room. a three-quarter bath and a dedicated workshop. Completing this exceptional offering is an oversize two-car garage with loft storage, supplemented by a driveway that accommodates six additional vehicles.

Listed by Lisa Howitt · Compass
MLS PIN #73587409 · Updated 10/28/2026, 8:38:00 PM ET

Facts & features

Home overview
Property subtype
Single Family Residence
Property category
Residential
MLS status
Active
Bedrooms
4
Full bathrooms
2
Half bathrooms
1
Total bathrooms
2.5
Total rooms
9
Living area
2,292 sqft
Living area source
Public Record
Above grade finished area
2,292 sqft
Below grade finished area
225 sqft
Building area
2,292
Building area units
Square Feet
Building area source
Public Records
Area includes basement
No
Area disclosures
Measurements are for marketing purposes and Buyers should perform due diligence.
Interior & systems
Heating
Baseboard · Natural Gas
Heating available
Yes
Cooling
Central Air · Wall Unit(s)
Cooling available
Yes
Appliances
Gas Water Heater · Range · Dishwasher · Disposal · Microwave · Refrigerator
Flooring
Tile · Carpet · Hardwood · Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet · Flooring - Hardwood · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior features
Cable Hookup · Lighting - Overhead · Game Room · Foyer · Mud Room · Walk-up Attic · Internet Available - Unknown
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup · Washer Hookup · Lighting - Overhead · In Basement
Laundry dimensions
20X12
Basement
Full · Partially Finished · Interior Entry · Concrete
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace features
Living Room
Electrical service
Circuit Breakers
Security features
Security System
Windows
Insulated Windows
Doors
Insulated Doors · Storm Door(s)
Room details

Primary bedroom

Level
Second
Area
168 sqft
Length
14 ft
Width
12 ft
Features
Closet · Flooring - Hardwood · Closet - Double

Bedroom 2

Level
Second
Area
110 sqft
Length
11 ft
Width
10 ft
Features
Closet · Flooring - Hardwood · Cable Hookup

Bedroom 3

Level
Second
Area
110 sqft
Length
11 ft
Width
10 ft
Features
Closet · Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom 4

Level
Second
Area
108 sqft
Length
12 ft
Width
9 ft
Features
Ceiling Fan(s) · Closet · Flooring - Hardwood · Lighting - Overhead

Living room

Level
First
Area
276 sqft
Length
23 ft
Width
12 ft
Features
Flooring - Hardwood · Cable Hookup · Lighting - Sconce · Pocket Door

Dining room

Level
First
Area
156 sqft
Length
13 ft
Width
12 ft
Features
Flooring - Hardwood · Chair Rail · Lighting - Overhead

Family room

Level
First
Area
126 sqft
Length
18 ft
Width
7 ft
Features
Ceiling Fan(s) · Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet · Lighting - Overhead · Pocket Door

Kitchen

Level
First
Area
483 sqft
Length
21 ft
Width
23 ft
Features
Closet · Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile · Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box · Dining Area · Pantry · Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid · Breakfast Bar / Nook · Exterior Access · Open Floorplan · Recessed Lighting · Stainless Steel Appliances · Gas Stove · Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom 1

Level
First
Area
40 sqft
Length
8 ft
Width
5 ft
Features
Bathroom - Half · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile · Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom 2

Level
Second
Area
54 sqft
Length
9 ft
Width
6 ft
Features
Bathroom - Full · Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile · Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid · Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub · Lighting - Sconce

Bathroom 3

Level
Basement
Area
36 sqft
Length
9 ft
Width
4 ft
Features
Bathroom - 3/4 · Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile · Lighting - Overhead

Price & tax details

Current asking price$1,100,000
Original asking price$1,150,000
Listed on2026-10-06
Days on market22
Tax record supplied by MLS
YearProperty taxAssessed value
2026$11,371$991,400

These records are supplied by the current listing. Assessed value is not market value; confirm taxes with the local assessor.

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MLS-listed high school

Melrose High

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