Real Estate in Melrose, Massachusetts

Melrose is a small city located approximately 7 miles north of Boston, in the center of the triangle created by Interstate 93, 95 and US Route 1. Melrose is predominantly residential, with charming homes from the late 19th/early 20th century on tree-lined streets. The vibrant Victorian downtown area, found on the National Register of Historic Places, features lovely brick buildings, numerous restaurants, and retail stores.   

Residents value its schools, cultural facilities and affordable lifestyle. A vital component of the quality of life in Melrose is its varied open space and recreation facilities. It contains and is surrounded by open space and a multitude of parks. Boston is an easy commute by car, rail stations or T.

Popular Events/Places:

• Melrose Symphony Orchestra (oldest continuously performing volunteer orchestra in U.S.)
• Annual Victorian Fair 
• Mount Hood Golf Course
• Parks:  Pine Banks Reservation, Sewall Woods, Mt. Hood
• The Middlesex Fells

Recent Press

• BOSTON MAGAZINE ARTICLE: "ICON: HISTORIC CHARM"

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$2,499,333 Virtual Tour 20 North Ave Melrose - Melrose Highlands, MA 7 Beds, 12 Baths, 15,000 Sq. Ft. Extraordinary luxury home custom built with deluxe & glamorous features. Endless opportunities for in-home business or extended family with 5 separate bedroom and full bath suites. Inviting floor to ceiling all glass conservatory welcomes the outside in. There is a sense of seclusion yet all city amenities are just moments away. Lush yard with southern exposure thoughtfully designed with in-ground heated pool,cabana, patio and roof top deck suited for grand entertaining and enjoyment! View Details MLS # 71493371 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$899,900 783 Franklin St. Melrose - Melrose Highlands, MA 1.27 Acres A rare chance at over an acre and a quarter of prime land in one of Melrose Highlands most desirable residential areas. URA zoning affords space for townhouse-type development of seven units (by right with special permit). Historic Gothic Revival resdience on property could be restored, removed, or made part of the redevelopment. Depth of lot affords an unusual seclusion in an area so close to to transportation, shops, and urban amenities. View Details MLS # 71410997 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$875,000 37 Hancock Street Melrose, MA 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,354 Sq. Ft. Absolutely one of a kind.Welcome to"Cloud Nine".Arguably the best panoramic views of Boston from Melrose.View spans from Logan Airport & Boston Harbor to downtown Boston!10 Rooms,4 Bedrooms,3 Full &1 Half Bath.Huge Master Suite with Dressing Room,2 walk in closets and Laundry Room.Balcony with Boston views. Built 1996-1997.All 2x6 construction with Andersen Windows.Hardwood, Marble,and Tile floor on all levels.7 Heating Zones including garage.3 Fireplaces.This home offers so much more. MUST SEE! View Details MLS # 71528101 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$834,900 Virtual Tour 177 Bellevue Avenue Melrose, MA 5 Beds, 4 Baths, 4,200 Sq. Ft. This elegant home has generous flowing rooms, ideal for entertaining! Unique foyer accented with gas fr/plc and amazing wood work.Spacious granite/cherry kitchen.Generous din/rm with exquisite detail. Master suite with sitting room and bath.Third floor billiard room and studio.Numerous updates, heat, roof, siding, paint, walkways,kitchen and baths.Fabulous location,walk to train,bus,schools,downtown & the soon to be Whole Foods Market.Close to Logan Airport and Boston.Move in condition,must see! View Details MLS # 71461069 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$799,900 Virtual Tour 92 FRANKLIN STREET Melrose, MA 20 Beds, 8 Baths, 5,924 Sq. Ft. Elegant, nearly 6,000 SF home with almost limitless potential perfect for the discerning buyer who wants to get creative. High ceilings, fireplaces, great location. Simply, update the property and itas a beautiful single family home or other potential uses include: Physicianas office, Group Home Professional offices, Condos or apartments Major Systems: Roof (10yrs old) 1 boiler (10 yrs old), 1 boiler (15+ yrs old),Sprinkler System, Kohler Power Generator View Details MLS # 71529400 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$799,900 Virtual Tour 92 FRANKLIN STREET Melrose, MA 20 Beds, 8 Baths, 5,924 Sq. Ft. Elegant, nearly 6,000 SF home with almost limitless potential perfect for the discerning buyer who wants to get creative. High ceilings, fireplaces, great location. Simply, update the property and itas a beautiful single family home or other potential uses include: Physicianas office, Group Home Professional offices, Condos or apartments Major Systems: Roof (10yrs old) 1 boiler (10 yrs old), 1 boiler (15+ yrs old),Sprinkler System, Kohler Power Generator View Details MLS # 71529427 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$699,900 Lot B 3 Patriot Way Melrose, MA 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,400 Sq. Ft. TO BE BUILT. New construction Straight Ranch (shown in picture) Adaptive floor plan with the possibility of an in-law suite (contact listing briker for additional info and pricing). 7RM 3-4BR 3 bath on almost a half acre of land. Country setting in a city location just moments to US Rt.1 and just 7 miles to Boston. Vaulted FR, Central AC, 2 car gar., gas fireplace and much more. Have a different house plan in mind? Call us and we will sit and work with you to price and build. View Details MLS # 71489058 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$695,000 301 Lebanon St Melrose, MA 1,230 Sq. Ft. Hard to find property, fully licensed for AUTO SALES AND REPAIR. Includes building and land. Licensed for 11 cars, on busy route. Other usesa' CONVENIENCE STORE, DOCTOR/ DENTIST/LEGAL /VETERINARY office, auto sounds/ glass/detailing. Renovated, well-maintained 1,230 sq. ft. bldg. with 2 bays, 2 lifts, office, 1/2 bath. Lots of parking on site. A unique find for someone wanting to expand an existing professional business or to start their own auto sales/ repair business. View Details MLS # 71232216 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$679,900 0 Patriot Way Melrose, MA 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,500 Sq. Ft. To be built. Granite kitchen & bathroom vanity tops, hardwood floors in living and dining room, crown molding & chair rail in dining room; ceramic tile in bathrooms, kitchen and more. Specifications subject to change prior to construction View Details MLS # 71366303 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

MLS Listing Provided By: Listing Agent: Lesley Smith Listing Office: Waterfield Sotheby's International Realty

$650,000 23 Ellis Farm Lane Melrose, MA 4 Beds, 2 Baths, 2,668 Sq. Ft. Unique 7 rm, 3 or 4 bed, 2 bath home in the highly sought after Bellevue Country Club area. Awesome FR drenched in sun w/ cathedral ceiling, exposed beams & sliders out to fenced yard. Granite e-i-k, fireplaced DR & hardwood flrs. Updates include designer bathrooms, newer roof, heating system, C/A, stone paver driveway & heated 3 car garage. Lower level boasts potential for 2nd master suite along with home office & laundry. Located close to shopping, hospital, park, golf course. View Details MLS # 71536893 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$649,900 822-824 Main St Melrose, MA 2,666 Sq. Ft. Medical zone, GREAT LOCATION across from Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, near Ell Pond and on MBTA line., there are no leases..Main Street location Great for Office or Business walk right in from MAIN street View Details MLS # 71470118 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$639,000 73 Orchard Lane Melrose, MA 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,479 Sq. Ft. Beautifully maintained Oversized Cape located in the desirable Bellevue Golf Club neighborhood, minutes from the clubhouse. Pride of ownership is obvious. This home has been owned by multiple generations of the same family. First floor has a Large Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen & Rear Deck. Upstairs are Three bedrooms including a Huge Master.Two Car Garage, Laundry, & Office on lower level. Professionally Landscaped & Irrigated Yard. Insulated Windows! View Details MLS # 71537773 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$589,000 291 Pleasant St. Melrose, MA 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,796 Sq. Ft. One of the newer homes presently offered in Melrose. Walk to the Melrose-Wyoming Hill commuter rail stop which goes straight to downtown Boston! Great open floor plan perfect for entertaining. Kitchen features beautifully appointed granite and wood finishes, with stainless steel appliances and elegant details. Large dining, living & family rooms all with gleaming hardwood floors. Sizable lot with four parking. View Details MLS # 71510961 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$500,000 144 Mt. Vernon Ave. Melrose, MA 5 Beds, 2 Baths, 2,469 Sq. Ft. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Walk to train & downtown Melrose from this grand Victorian. Hardwood flrs under w/w carpet, bay windows, traditional layout, large rooms, full attic & huge basement w/high ceilings. Great opportunity to restore this much loved home. Mud room; French doors, fireplaced LR; Possible 1st fl. bdrm; 2 full baths; Charming Farmer's porch, rear deck, multi-car driveway & nice yard. Room to entertain, study or work from home. Amazing potential! Bring your decorating ideas!! View Details MLS # 71530054 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$488,876 29 Norman Rd Melrose, MA 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,735 Sq. Ft. Owner will entertain offers btwn $488,876-449,000. Well maintained family home in desirable, quiet East side neighborhood. Large living room, fireplace, hardwood floors with mahogany inlay, beamed ceiling, small den off LR. Dining room has built-in china cabinet, chair rail, crown molding & beautiful chandelier. Original pine kitchen w/ matching louvre shutters, workable, could use updating. 3 season porch. Lg, unfinished attic with insulated door. Lg cement patio, green space on side of house. View Details MLS # 71538327 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$479,900 Virtual Tour 94 Mount Vernon Ave. Melrose, MA 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,640 Sq. Ft. This Charming Cape is a Keeper! Move right in and live it up! This home boasts pride of ownership. Meticulously maintained, and sculpted into a adorable comfortable dream home. Endearingly stylish ferry quartz countertops, and sea glass back splash, adds to the dreamy d'cor for the kitchen dinning combo space. Enjoy evenings entertaining on the 16'x20' deck, with d'cor lighting, and fenced in private yard. Hdwd flrs thru-out. Shed,+ under porch storage. SEE ATTACHMENT FOR LIST OF UPGRADES! View Details MLS # 71533200 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$459,000 16 Plymouth Circle Melrose, MA 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,377 Sq. Ft. Versatile multi-level home on the 2nd fairway of Mt. Hood Golf Course at end of Cul de sac!! A large FP LR. The first floor FR has all new windows (not heated). Lots of nice & newer features in the kitchen. The upper level has a half bath and two bedrooms. One more level up is a large master bedroom and full bath. The LL has an unfinished fire placed play room, half bath and access to the garage. Many Additional features. View Details MLS # 71541944 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$429,900 95 Sycamore Road Melrose - Mount Hood, MA 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,344 Sq. Ft. Perfectly located 7 room Cape features 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, formal living room, fireplace with wood/coal insert, spacious kitchen with island and dining area, great open concept, bright and sunny sunroom, finished lower level, new gas heating system (2012), newer 4 year old roof, replacement windows, large, level yard with sprinkler system, super location. View Details MLS # 71540352 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$425,000 Virtual Tour 354 Upham Street, # 5 Melrose, MA 2 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,234 Sq. Ft. This is a Condo that will appeal to the Single Family Buyer! New construction 2-bedroom, 2 full bath unit offers stunning floor plan. Hardwood floors and in-unit laundry, Complex will be complete end of 2013. Everything you need to know: floor plans, budget information & specs on other units can be found on the Greywood Estates website. Pet friendly. Walk to Mt. Hood, downtown restaurants, YMCA, coffee houses, shopping and bus. Energy Efficient - Green Certified. View Details MLS # 71531902 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$425,000 Virtual Tour 354 Upham Street, # 5 Melrose, MA 2 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,234 Sq. Ft. This is a Condo that will appeal to the Single Family Buyer! New construction 2-bedroom, 2 full bath unit offers stunning floor plan. Hardwood floors and in-unit laundry, Complex will be complete end of 2013. Pet friendly. Walk to Mt. Hood, downtown restaurants, YMCA, coffee houses, shopping and bus. Energy Efficient - Green Certified. View Details MLS # 71532703 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$419,900 38 Porter Street Melrose, MA 4 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,954 Sq. Ft. Lovely single family home awaits new owner. Sold in AS-IS condition. with no warranties, guarantees or representations either expressed or implied by broker or seller. All offers must be accompanied by a current Pre-Approval letter or Proof of Funds if cash buyer. All deposits with P&S must be in the form of certified ck (no personal checks). This property is eligible under the Seller's First Look Initiative through 05/16/2013. View Details MLS # 71531221 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$419,900 15 Grove St Melrose, MA 5 Beds, 2 Baths, 2,082 Sq. Ft. House was remodeled 6 years ago and is in great condition. 1st floor features living room w/hardwood floors throughout 2 bedrooms and recessed lighting throughout, eat in kitchen and large bathroom. 2nd floor living room w/hardwood floors throughout 3 bedrooms (3rd bedroom has no closet) and recessed lighting throughout, eat in kitchen and large bathroom. Group showing 12PM Saturday the 26th View Details MLS # 71474913 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$414,900 420 East Foster Streeet Melrose, MA 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,548 Sq. Ft. Lovely East Side Colonial features yesteryears charm with all of todays amenities and is close to parks, schools and public transportation. Fireplaced LR with crown moldings and gumwood trim. Formal DR with sliders to deck. Newer fully applianced eat in kitchen with granite counter tops and glass tile backsplash. 1st floor sunroom. New tiled bath. Lower level features a large office/game room and a half bath. New granite front stairs. Updated heat, electric & windows. Central Air & more. View Details MLS # 71541503 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$409,000 37 Baxter Street Melrose, MA 4 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,955 Sq. Ft. Fantastic opportunity for 2 family on a quiet side street yet close to the bus line! 1st floor unit is 1 bedroom and has HW throughout, LR, DR, kitchen and updated bath. 2nd floor unit has 3 BR, LR, DR, kitchen, full bath with claw foot tub all on 2 levels! 2 car garage & freshly painted exterior last year! Separate utilities & newer gas heat. View Details MLS # 71525598 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$399,900 15 Ashmont St. Melrose, MA 3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,726 Sq. Ft. Envision barbecues on a beautiful flat yard, Christmas by the fireplace, afternoons reading in sunrm w/ a refreshing drink in hand, family gatherings in the spacious livingrm, fully applianced eat-in kit, formal diningrm, and finished basement. Pride of ownership is evident in this well cared for home owned for 38yrs by same family. New roof and water htr & lots of closets, Bring your updating ideas!! View Details MLS # 71540677 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

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