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36 W Emerson St

Melrose, MA 02176

4 beds
3 baths
3,324 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$382 per sqft
1875 build
– on site

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In the heart of downtown Melrose, this grand 1875 Italianate Victorian offers 4BR, 2.5BA, and over 3300SF of eclectic charm and entertainer-friendly space. Set on an over 16,000SF lot, this home features a wraparound porch, 2 car direct-entry garage, and tons of driveway parking. Inside, the main level is ripe for hosting. A grand foyer w/ soaring ceilings, elegant formal dining room, fireplaced living room, bonus den w/ built-in shelving - perfect for home office or overflow from LR - and an open-concept eat-in kitchen w/ coffered ceilings, and oversized island. A skylit playroom leads to a retro-finished bonus space above the garage—ideal for game nights or creative flex use. Upstairs are 4BRs, incl. a lovely primary suite, pass-through BR layout, & deep closets. Updated baths offer function w/ room for your vision. All just 0.3 mi to the commuter rail, close to Main Street restos, Fells trails, and under 2 mi to Oak Grove. A rare blend of space, history, and unbeatable convenience.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / The Boston Home Team / Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 27, 2025 •

MLS# 73374311 —

The Building

Year Built:

1875
Year Built Details:

Renovated Since
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Victorian
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Stone
Basement:

Full
Exterior Features:

Porch
Window Features:

Skylight(s)
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch
Building Area Total:

3324
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Interior Features:

Lighting - Overhead
Living Room Level:

First
Rooms Total:

10
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Lighting - Pendant
Office Level:

First
Office Features:

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Wainscoting, Lighting - Pendant
Flooring:

Carpet
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

Main Level

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3324
Living Area Source:

Public Record

Location

Directions:

west of Main Street across from Ell Pond and near Melrose Public Library
Longitude:

-71.06483
Latitude:

42.458607

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Parcel Number:

M:0C8 P:0000113,654253
Zoning:

URD
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.39
Lot Size SqFt:

16862
Lot Size Acres:

0.39
Waterview:

No
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Book Number:

62296
Tax Annual Amount:

10388.07
Tax Assessed Value:

1049300

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 Level:

Second
Bedroom 4 Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood

Baths

Total Baths:

2.5
Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

Main,First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Pendant
Bathroom 3 Level:

Second
Bathroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Water Heater

The Community

Community Features:

Public Transportation
Association:

false
Spa:

false
Senior Community:

false

Parking

Parking Features:

Attached
Parking Total:

5
Attached Garage:

true
Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2
Carport:

false
Covered Spaces:

2
Open Parking:

true

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$377/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/27/25 Jun 27, 2025	Sold	MLSPIN	$1,270,000	5.9%
6/2/25 Jun 2, 2025	Pending	MLSPIN	$1,199,000
5/21/25 May 21, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MLSPIN	$1,199,000

House Sold on 6/27/2025

$1,270,000

Listing provided by broker:

The Boston Home Team

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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36 W Emerson St

Melrose, MA 02176