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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$119,900 0 Walnut Avenue, L:54 Melrose, MA 0.43 Acres Beautiful land! A private lot of land surrounded by beautiful homes and conservation land with views of Swains Pond! This rare find is subject to buyer obtaining all permits and approvals from local/state authorities and is priced as such. The perfect lot for a high end home. Info package attached. Call to schedule a walking tour. View Details MLS # 71240565 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$129,900 43-51 Albion St, # C9 Melrose, MA 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 533 Sq. Ft. Cozy 1 Bedroom Condo at Villa Cordoba! Open Floor Plan, Private Balcony, Well Maintained Complex. HomePath Property! Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! Qualifies for HomePath Mortgage Financing & Homepath Renovation Mortgage Financing.All offers are contingent upon receipt of a fully executed & mutually acceptable P&S agreement including any and all of the sellers addendums. All info gathered from public record and should be verified by buyer. View Details MLS # 71327178 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$132,500 43-51 Albion St, # B2 Melrose, MA 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 533 Sq. Ft. Affordable! Convenient! Move-in condition! Maintenance-free! Rare opportunity to own in Melrose at very affordable price. This studio unit has a separate room for your bed. At 533 sf it feels more like a one-bedroom unit than a studio. Spacious and sunny living room is big enough to welcome guests. Balcony. Quiet street within walking distance of stores, restaurants and public transportation. Pets not allowed. One assigned parking space. View Details MLS # 71334712 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$149,900 53 Melrose St, # 6D Melrose, MA 2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,080 Sq. Ft. Sixth floor 2 bed unit in Melrose Towers highrise, move in condition, new carpet and windows to enclosed 3 seasons room. Amenities include: elevator, in door swimming pool,tennis court, solarium, central air conditioning, deeded parking (#3), laundry facilities, steps from shops & transportation. super convenient location. cheapest unit in the building this size in years! Not a short sale, no waiting, Priced to sell !!! View Details MLS # 71329096 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$169,900 51 Melrose St, # 2G Melrose, MA 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 867 Sq. Ft. Sunny 1 bedroom Condo at the Towers 1 Bdr with southern exposure at desired Melrose Towers Condominiums.Freshly painted and all new carpet. Open flr plan with approx. 867 ft of living area. EIK w/ plenty of cabinets, LR/DR combo ,balcony. Laundry in unit. Full tile bath. C/A. and storage. Complex has indoor & outdoor pools, sauna and tennis courts. Walk to stores, schools and a easy walk to downtown. Close to majior highways, Rte. 1, 93, 95 and convenient to the Orange line, train and bus. View Details MLS # 71339954 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$179,900 53 Melrose, # 6F Melrose, MA 2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,080 Sq. Ft. Can you say "wow" to the value here??? Melrose Towers NEWLY RENOVATED 2BR unit WITH A GARAGE (as well as outdoor assigned spot) and W/ A STORAGE CLOSET for just $179,900!!!. Elevator assessment has already been paid- PLUS- Sellers are offering to pay a FULL YEAR's CONDO FEES! Brand new wall to wall carpeting, freshly painted walls & balcony. Love the newly renovated indoor pool, sunny,warm solarium, & seasonal outdoor pool. Convenience is tops here, too! View Details MLS # 71293893 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$179,900 258 Lebanon St Melrose, MA 3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,332 Sq. Ft. Convenient location. Contractors take notice. Nice home with updated roof, bathroom, replacement windows, skylights, steam boiler. Open living space on the first floor. Nice natural light in the cozy living room with fireplace. Dining room has built in china cabinet and French doors to family room off dining room. Walk in closet in 3rd bedroom. Significant pitch (10 "to 12") from right to left and front to back of both 1st and 2nd floors. View Details MLS # 71212694 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$184,900 53 Melrose St, # 3B Melrose, MA 2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,080 Sq. Ft. Enjoy beautiful sunsets from this 3rd floor, west-facing 2BR! Expansive, sparkling clean LR/DR and bedrooms have been freshly painted with new carpeting. Sliders lead to spacious screened-in balcony overlooking the tennis courts and residential neighborhood. Take the elevator down to the indoor pool and sunny solarium. 2 deeded parking spaces:1 garage/1 outside. $15k below assessed value.This complex is beautifully maintained and convenient to many amenities: transportation, shops, restaurants. View Details MLS # 71316265 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$212,000 53 Melrose St, # 6H Melrose, MA 2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,080 Sq. Ft. Come home to this 6th floor 2BR with new Brazilian cherry hardwood floors in spacious LR/DR and Master BR. Freshly painted-this south/southwest facing home has fantastic light! Wood-framed sliders lead to the lge balcony w/views of Ell Pond and Boston beyond. Kitchen has more cabinets & counter space than most units. 2 deeded parking spaces:1 garage & 1 outside. Take the elevator down to indoor pool & sunny solarium.Beautifully maintained grounds.Convenient to transportation,stores &restaurants. View Details MLS # 71331900 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$214,900 180 Green, # 108 Melrose, MA 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,099 Sq. Ft. Nice 2 bed 2 bath unit at Franklin Manor, New pergo wood floors through-out, Open floor plan with extra large balcony accessible from living room and both bedrooms. Master bedroom has large walk-in closet. Both bedrooms have their own private baths. Extra storage space, 2 raquetball courts and weight training equipment located in lower level. Walk to shops and close to both the bus line and commuter rail. View Details MLS # 71338158 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$219,888 64 Vinton St, # 1 Melrose, MA 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 751 Sq. Ft. Come and enjoy living in the 19th century at Cedar Park Condos formally estate of Congressman Daniel Gooch. Period detailing, crown moldings, chair rails, wood floors, "arch" between Living & Office accents this unit with 12' high decorative ceilings. Granite countered custom, bright kitchen. Pet friendly, free common Laundry. Short distance to Cedar Park Train Stop, city center, & library. Absolutely elegant. View Details MLS # 71333579 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$219,900 180 Green, # 307 Melrose, MA 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 959 Sq. Ft. Filled with morning sun - this unit features beautiful parquet floors, an updated kitchen with white cabinets and all new appliances. Large balcony is accessible from the living room and master bedroom, large living/dining room combo. Great closet space,plus extra storage space in lower level. Very convenient location, walk to stores, bus line and the commuter rail. View Details MLS # 71293617 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$219,900 Virtual Tour 43-51 Albion Street, # A-4 Melrose, MA 2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,200 Sq. Ft. Spacious 2 bedroom at Villa Cordoba that includes a one car garage under to keep you warm and dry this winter! Updated cabinets and ample countertop space in the EAT-IN KITCHEN. Master bedroom with a WALK-IN CLOSET. Large balcony for when the warm weather returns. Close to train, bus, highway, schools, parks and shopping. All this convenience yet located in a residential neighborhood on a quiet side street. Let someone else do the shoveling this winter, just sit back and enjoy. View Details MLS # 71321895 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$219,900 16 Willow Street, # 110 Melrose, MA 1 Bed, 2 Baths, 695 Sq. Ft. Station Crossing Condominiums is a Mansard Victorian Style 48 unit complex located close to stores,parks and public transportation. This steel frame building has concrete floors and elevator. Fully applianced kitchens features maple cabinets, granite counters. Ceramic Tile in baths. Central Air. Laundry hook up in units. Open floor plan. Off Street Parking. Call Listing Office for more details. View Details MLS # 71252936 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$224,900 8 Central Terrace Melrose, MA 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,220 Sq. Ft. In the heart of downtown is a little house, with a nicely updated kitchen, 2 full baths & 3 bedrooms. This little house comes with a side yard and a garage, but has an urban setting overlooking the YMCA parking lot. The owner has meticulously addressed all the walls, ceilings and updated the heat and lots of plumbing and electric. For those on a budget, its a sweet house with a great walkability - score 80. This is the chance to own your own home; we'll help you get financed. Short Sale. View Details MLS # 71333822 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$227,900 125 Lebanon Street, # 1 Melrose, MA 3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,145 Sq. Ft. This is a great location for the commuter, less than 1 mile to Oak Grove "T" station. Hard to come by 3 bedroom with hardwood floors, large eat-in kitchen, and plenty of storage space in the basement. Totally renovated on 2005, 9 foot ceilings, spacious rooms, and lots of natural lights make this a terrific condo purchase. Amenities that most condo owners want: Pet friendly, washer & dryer hook-ups in the units, hardwood floors, low condo fee, and plenty of space. Move in Cond. w/ 2 car garage! View Details MLS # 71223520 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$229,000 29 Lebanon St Melrose, MA 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 941 Sq. Ft. This colonial is the perfect condo alternative. The house has been renovated with an updated eat in kitchen, GREAT pantry, new full bath, new walls, newly painted inside. Beautifully finished floors and newer woodwork. This home has plenty of parking and two porches. Heating and electric are within 10 years of age. Close to public transportation and perfect for commuters. This house is perfectly priced and the house is done. View Details MLS # 71305052 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$237,900 Virtual Tour 27 Ravine Ter Melrose, MA 2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,117 Sq. Ft. Great value & one of Melrose most affordable homes! This 5 room, 2 bedroom Colonial has had many recent updates over last ten years: roof-repointed chimney-heat-elec panel-both brs renovated to studs-bath-siding-deck & more! 1st has large eat in kitchen, lg living w/hardwood floors, big entry foyer, enclosed 3 season porch. 2nd has 2 big bedrooms w/skylights, small rm for office, walk-in closet or sm br, & full bath! Nicely landscaped grounds, park 3-4 cars, near T stop! Hurry on this one! View Details MLS # 71293053 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$239,000 24 Emerson Pl Melrose, MA 2 Beds, 1 Bath, 768 Sq. Ft. Great 4 room starter home with lots of potential. Conveniently located to downtown and walking distance to commuter rail and Library. Newer furnance. Fireplace in livingroom. Located on dead end street. View Details MLS # 71310336 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$239,900 Virtual Tour 45 West Emerson, # 3 Melrose, MA 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,177 Sq. Ft. Enjoy pond views & swans from both 1st and 2nd floor. This condo lends itself as the perfect roommate situation with two separate BR's & BA with individual entrances. Kitchen features granite and brand new SS appliances. Wood burning fireplace in LR with parquet wood floors. Both full baths refreshed. New carpets. Near the library, downtown & Cedar Park Commuter rail, this is an ideal in-town location and yet walking distance to the Fells Reservation, all schools and shops and restaurants. View Details MLS # 71317734 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$249,900 33 Vine Street, # 2 Melrose, MA 2 Beds, 1 Bath, 745 Sq. Ft. Completely refurbished stunning 2-br condo replete with newer appliances & Corian kit, gorgeous HW flrs, French drs & beautiful paneling in kit & living rm. In-unit laundry located in the new bath, featuring double sinks with stylish Corian & ceramic tile floor. Walk-in closet in MBR, new windows, Exclusive use of 16x12 deck. Non-smoking building. 2 parking spaces. Beautiful 19th c. building, quiet street, near Melrose downtown full of amenities, shops, restaurants, YMCA & library. View Details MLS # 71330983 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$259,000 122 W Wyomimg Street, # 2 Melrose, MA 2 Beds, 1 Bath, 708 Sq. Ft. The Lewis G.Coburn House. Perfect blend of modern living while maintaining the architectural integrity of this historic house. Walking distance to commuter rail, T, Fells Reservation, library and elementary school. Unit features: granite counter tops, original marble mantels, high ceilings, newly updated kitchen and bath, laundry, beautiful light fixtures, glass door knobs, sparkling hardwood floors. The unit offers in unit laundry, 2 deed parking spaces, laundry in unit & spacious storage. View Details MLS # 71335225 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$274,500 Lot A Patriot Way Melrose, MA 0.43 Acres Single Family lot in 4 lot subdivision. Peaceful and quiet. Bordering Mount Hood Golf Course and walk/jog trails. Minutes to Route 1. Country living with all of the conveniences of city living. Of the lots available, one is built, one is being built and two lots are for sale. Call listing office for additional information. Colonial home can also be built on the lot for $699,900.00. View Details MLS # 71138298 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$274,900 226 N Forest St Melrose, MA 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,296 Sq. Ft. Cute Gambrel Dutch home in a wonderful neighborhood! Hardwood floors, Eat in kitchen, Open Livingroom leads to formal dining room. oversized gas range. 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms (some with added eave storage) and a full bath. half bath on 1st floor. There is a full LL with an updated Weil-McLain boiler. The property has 4 off street parking spaces, a nice rear yard with a storage shed and side yard with garden space. some new appliance. some minor renovations started but need to be completed. View Details MLS # 71323026 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

$274,900 143 Vinton Street Melrose, MA 3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,130 Sq. Ft. Whimsical charm best describes this historic Colonial home that predates the Civil War. This lovely Col is situated a short walk from Cedar Park T. The kitchen offers two areas, a breakfast area and a prep area. The 2nd fl has two bdms, one passes through the other, it could be a nice suite. Situated in the new Roosevelt School area! A beautiful picket fence and archway greets you. This is the perfect home for the Buyer who would like to downsize, only minutes to the commuter train, and shops. View Details MLS # 71285081 Schedule a Showing Email a Friend

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