Rare opportunity to own a classic center entrance Colonial situated on a level corner lot in Melrose’s sought-after Upper East Side. This home has lots of charm and offers tremendous potential to make it your own. The front-to-back living room features a fireplace, built-in bookcases, and beautiful crown molding. A formal dining room showcases a built-in china cabinet, chair rail, and matching crown moldings. The oversized kitchen includes a well-defined work area and a generous dining space that opens directly to a 16' x 12' screened-in porch. The spacious primary bedroom includes a closet that goes to the attic. All BR's enjoy hardwood flooring. The lower level offers additional finished front to back space perfect for a family room - plus an older half bath ready for updating. A charming yard and garage/driveway parking off Norman Road complete the package. While the home does need cosmetic updates, it is truly a diamond in the rough. Located in one of Melrose's prime neighborhoods
For sale
$829,900
203 Porter St, Melrose, MA 02176
4beds
1,922sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
6,321 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$432/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Screened-in porchOversized kitchenCorner lotFormal dining roomSpacious primary bedroomHardwood flooringBuilt-in bookcases
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 07, 2025 at 01:56pm
Listed by:
John Bulman,
Brad Hutchinson Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73406230
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: Basement
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 8 x 6
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Chair Rail, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Family room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup, Window Seat
- Level: First
- Area: 152
- Dimensions: 19 x 8
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Vinyl, Countertops - Paper Based, Exterior Access, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Living room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup, Crown Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 288
- Dimensions: 24 x 12
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,922
- Total interior livable area: 1,922 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,922
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Exterior features: Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters, Screens
- Frontage length: 70.00
Lot
- Size: 6,321 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Foundation area: 750
- Parcel number: M:F10 P:0000018,660680
- Zoning: URA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Upper East Side
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Melrose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $432/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $831,100
- Annual tax amount: $8,228
- Date on market: 7/17/2025
- Exclusions: None
- Road surface type: Paved
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