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40 42 Tappan St

Melrose, MA 02176

5 beds
2 baths
2,130 sqft
7,048 sqft lot
$410 per sqft
1920 build
– on site

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Calling all visionaries! Here's your chance to write the next chapter of this beloved Melrose two-family, carefully stewarded by the same family since Elvis was topping the charts. While this home might need a refresh (think more "time capsule" than "turn-key"), its bones are as solid as its location is spectacular. Perfectly perched just steps from downtown Melrose's foodie paradise and the commuter rail, this property is also a hop and skip from the wilderness wonderland of Middlesex Fells. Leave your car in the two car driveway and walk to everything that makes Melrose one of Greater Boston's most coveted communities. Amidst the vintage vibes inside lie original hardwood floors, and a generous deep lot outside begs for your garden dreams. The possibilities here are endless, but it's perfect for house hackers: live in one unit while rental income helps fund your renovation vision. Or, reimagine both units for maximum return. Opportunities like this one do not come along often!

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Adam Shulman / Leading Edge Real Estate

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

MLS# 73370664 —

The Building

Year Built:

1920
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Construction Materials:

Frame
# of Units Total:

2
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Block
Levels:

2
Stories:

2
Stories Total:

2
Basement:

Full
Exterior Features:

Rain Gutters
Window Features:

Storm Window(s)
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch
Building Area Total:

2130
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Interior Features:

Pantry
Rooms Total:

11
Flooring:

Hardwood
Fireplace:

false
Laundry Features:

Electric Dryer Hookup

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2130
Living Area Source:

Public Record

Location

Directions:

W Wyoming to Whittier to Sanford to Tappan
Longitude:

-71.074343
Latitude:

42.456522

The Property

Property Type:

Residential Income
Property Subtype:

2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Parcel Number:

M:0B8 P:0000001,653197
Zoning:

URA
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Features:

Level
Lot Size Area:

0.16
Lot Size SqFt:

7048
Lot Size Acres:

0.16
Fencing:

Fenced
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Book Number:

66586
Tax Annual Amount:

7818
Tax Assessed Value:

789700

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Oil
Heating:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Electric Range
Electric:

100 Amp Service
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range

Schools

Elementary School:

Lincoln
Middle Or Junior School:

Melrose Middle
High School:

Melrose High

The Community

Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Senior Community:

false

Parking

Parking Features:

Paved Drive
Parking Total:

2
Garage:

false
Open Parking:

true

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/27/25 Jun 27, 2025	Sold	MLSPIN	$875,000	2.9%
5/28/25 May 28, 2025	Pending	MLSPIN	$850,000
5/14/25 May 14, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MLSPIN	$850,000

Multifamily Sold on 6/27/2025

$875,000

Listing provided by broker:

Adam Shulman

Leading Edge Real Estate

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40 42 Tappan St

Melrose, MA 02176