$749,000
About this home
Set on a quiet, tree-lined street in the desirable East Side of Melrose, this charming Cape offers flexible living space and a long list of meaningful updates. The inviting living room features a fireplace with a classic mantle, while the dining room offers two built-in cabinets adding character and storage. The eat-in kitchen provides ample cabinet and counter space, complemented by new appliances. The expansive first-floor primary bedroom features beamed ceilings, over-sized windows, and sliders leading to a private deck overlooking the rear patio. Two spacious bedrooms and a full bath are located upstairs. Recent improvements include a brand-new roof, new heating system, air conditioning, upgraded electrical service, and new kitchen appliances. Additional features include a one-car garage, vinyl siding, an irrigation system, and a clean unfinished basement offering excellent storage and future potential. The location is a true highlight. Enjoy the peaceful feel of a residential neighborhood while being just minutes from everything that makes Melrose so desirable. Downtown Melrose offers a vibrant mix of locally owned shops, restaurants, cafes, and community amenities, while nearby parks and recreational spaces provide plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Multiple MBTA commuter rail stations offer convenient access to Boston and beyond. With its charming character, recent updates and sought-after Melrose location, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy all that Melrose has to offer while creating a space of your own.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- MLS Property Information Network
- MLS #
- 73573762
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 45
- On market date
- September 9, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Parking spaces
- 3
- Lot size
- 0.09 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
- District
- Melrose
- Enrollment
- 844
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
- District
- Melrose
- Enrollment
- 923
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
- District
- Melrose
Walkability
Blended score for Melrose's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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