Single Family Residence at 48 Burnett St, Melrose
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$1,199,999

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,135 sqft
Year built
1959
48 Burnett St
Melrose, MA 02176
Listed by Lia Carminati

Highlights

Property type
Single Family Residence
Lot size
0.35 acres
Garage
1 space
On market
34 days
  • Fireplace

About this home

Completely reimagined for modern living, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath Melrose home offers approximately 2,000 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed space across two levels, combining contemporary finishes, flexible living areas, and extensive recent improvements. The main level welcomes you with an LED-lit entry featuring stone flooring and opens to a bright kitchen and living area beneath a raised cathedral-style ceiling. Three bedrooms and two baths are located on this level, including a primary suite, along with flexible space for dining and direct access to a new composite PVC deck overlooking the backyard. New 9-inch engineered wood flooring adds warmth and continuity throughout the home. The finished lower level expands the possibilities with a spacious second living area, fourth bedroom, full bath, wet bar with wine cooler, laundry area with machine, and additional space ideal for dining, entertaining, or a home office. Sliding doors provide a seamless connection to the backyard and covered outdoor area beneath the deck. Modern details include LED lighting at the entry, staircase, and shower niche, along with cable railings inside and outside. Major improvements include a new roof, new spray foam insulation, new plumbing, new 200-amp electrical service, new HVAC heat pump with electric backup, new driveway, solar panels, and updated outdoor spaces. Located in Melrose's Mount Hood area with convenient access to Mount Hood Memorial Park & Golf Course, nearby schools, local shopping and dining, green spaces, commuter rail connections, and routes into Boston. A beautifully updated home designed with flexibility for everyday living, entertaining, working from home, and enjoying indoor-outdoor living.

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73584632
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
34
On market date
October 2, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
7
Lot size
0.35 acres
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Nearby schools

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.

Elementary
Winthrop
0.3 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
398
Student:teacher ratio
16.6:1
District
Melrose
Middle
Melrose Middle
1.18 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
844
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
District
Melrose
High
Melrose High
1.13 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
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).

78
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
12.7 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores4
Parks13
Schools8
Transit stops20
Pharmacies4

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Melrose, from live MLS data.

On the market 34 days -- 43 fewer days than Melrose's current average of 77 days.
For reference, the median list price across 162 active listings in Melrose right now is $699,450.

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Est. monthly payment
$7,377/mo
$240,000 down
$959,999 loan
Principal & interest$6,227
Property tax (est.)$1,000
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network. Last updated October 6, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.