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  • $829,900

    203 Porter St, Melrose, MA 02176

    4beds
    1,922sqft
    : 
    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
    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
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    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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