Lynn Fells Parkway to Washington Street. Pleasant Street to Washington Street.
Home type
Single Family Residence
Interior living area
2,430 sqft
Year built
1850
Lot size
23,235 sqft (about 0.53 acres)
Parking spaces
2
Price per sqft
$401/sqft
About this home
Reimagine or restore this distinctive mid-19th-century home and create something truly special. This classic New England residence offers the generous proportions and character of a bygone era, with Italianate influences, tall ceilings, an abundance of windows, a welcoming front porch, and a beautifully proportioned façade. Inside, the 9-room home offers more than 2,400 square feet of living space across three full floors, with 5–6 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The flexible layout provides plenty of room to create a spacious primary suite, home office, guest rooms, or additional living areas. Updated kitchen and baths provide a starting point for the next owner to restore, renovate, or thoughtfully reimagine the home to suit their vision. Set on a beautiful 0.53-acre lot with frontage on two streets, the property offers a private, park-like setting with mature trees and plenty of room to garden, entertain, play, or simply enjoy the surrounding green space. A storage shed adds additional convenience.The expansive lot also presents intriguing possibilities. A survey has been completed and conceptual plans prepared for a possible two-lot subdivision. (Buyer to conduct their own due diligence and verify subdivision feasibility and required approvals.) All of this in a convenient Melrose location close to public transportation, major highways, the Middlesex Fells Reservation with over 100 miles of trails and the restaurants, shops, and amenities of downtown Melrose.A rare opportunity offering historic character, space, privacy, and potential—ready for its next chapter.
Listed by Christine M. Rocha · Residential Realty Group MLS PIN #73590422 · Updated 10/22/2026, 10:00:00 AM ET
Facts & features
Home overview
Property subtype
Single Family Residence
Property category
Residential
MLS status
Active
Bedrooms
5
Full bathrooms
2
Half bathrooms
0
Total bathrooms
2
Total rooms
9
Living area
2,430 sqft
Living area source
Public Record
Above grade finished area
2,430 sqft
Building area
2,430
Building area units
Square Feet
Building area source
Public Records
Area includes basement
No
Area disclosures
Room measurements are estimated and vary between listing info and floor plans - buyer to verify.
Interior & systems
Heating
Steam · Oil
Heating available
Yes
Cooling
None
Cooling available
No
Appliances
Electric Water Heater · Range · Microwave · Refrigerator · Washer · Dryer
Flooring
Vinyl · Hardwood
Interior features
Bedroom · Mud Room · Sun Room
Laundry
First Floor · Electric Dryer Hookup
Laundry dimensions
8X4
Basement
Full · Interior Entry · Concrete · Unfinished
Fireplace
No
Fireplaces
0
Electrical service
Circuit Breakers · 200+ Amp Service
Primary bathroom features
No
Room details
Primary bedroom
Level
Second
Area
256 sqft
Length
16 ft
Width
16 ft
Bedroom 2
Level
Second
Area
238 sqft
Length
17 ft
Width
14 ft
Bedroom 3
Level
Second
Area
154 sqft
Length
14 ft
Width
11 ft
Bedroom 4
Level
Third
Area
240 sqft
Length
16 ft
Width
15 ft
Bedroom 5
Level
Third
Area
238 sqft
Length
17 ft
Width
14 ft
Living room
Level
Main,First
Area
238 sqft
Length
17 ft
Width
14 ft
Features
Flooring - Hardwood
Dining room
Level
Main,First
Area
238 sqft
Length
17 ft
Width
14 ft
Features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built · Flooring - Hardwood
Public Transportation · Shopping · Pool · Tennis Court(s) · Park · Walk/Jog Trails · Golf · Medical Facility · Bike Path · Conservation Area · Highway Access · House of Worship · Private School · Public School · T-Station
Senior community
No
Taxes & property records
Annual property tax
$9,122
Tax year
2026
Assessed value
$795,300
Parcel number
651909
Zoning
URA
Registry book
0
Registry page
0
Location & listed schools
City
Melrose
County
Middlesex
State
MA
ZIP code
02176
Listed elementary school
Apply
Listed middle school
Vmms
Listed high school
Mhs
Directions
Lynn Fells Parkway to Washington Street. Pleasant Street to Washington Street.
Listing & disclosures
MLS number
73590422
Listing date
2026-10-14
Original entry date
2026-10-14
Status changed
2026-10-14
Listing modified
2026-10-22
Original list price
$975,000
Current list price
$975,000
List price per sqft
$401.23
Days on market
8
Property market time
8
Disclosures
Please see Seller's Statement. Chimney serves the boiler. Fireplaces are non-functioning. Living room · Dining room · and Primary bedroom photos are virtually staged.
Disclosure indicator
Y
Lead paint
Unknown
Exclusions
Please See Inclusion/Exclusion Sheet.
Price & tax details
Current asking price$975,000
Original asking price$975,000
Listed on2026-10-14
Days on market8
Tax record supplied by MLS
Year
Property tax
Assessed value
2026
$9,122
$795,300
These records are supplied by the current listing. Assessed value is not market value; confirm taxes with the local assessor.
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SCHOOLS & EDUCATION
Schools & performance
2026 MA DESE
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MLS-listed middle
Vmms
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MLS-listed high school
Mhs
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