Offer Deadline: 6pm today 07/22/2025. Victorian-era Colonial in Melrose’s East Side offers nearly 4,000 living sqft of elegant living. Once a doctor’s residence, this 6-bed, 2.5-bath home blends original detail—hardwood floors, pocket doors, 3 fireplaces—with modern updates including 2-zone central air & 200 AMP electrical. Flexible layout features double parlor, library, & sun-filled great room with Palladian windows, kitchen with walk in pantry that leads to a formal dining area . Vaulted walk-up attic offers expansion potential. Set in a quiet zone just steps to downtown, Melrose Wakefield Hospital, schools, shops, restaurants, commuter rail, Public Library, Mt Hood & Bellevue Golf Club, Ell Pond, and Tennis Courts. Don’t miss the Hillside Avenue Block Party, a beloved tradition that has been celebrated for over 10 years, bringing neighbors together in community. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Melrose history, beautifully updated for today’s lifestyle, with heritage and heart
Sold for $1,375,000 on 08/15/25
$1,375,000
22 Hillside Ave, Melrose, MA 02176
6beds
3,962sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
8,677 Square Feet Lot
$1,373,700 Zestimate®
$347/sqft
$6,947 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 15, 2025 at 04:59pm
Listed by:
Diane Basemera,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Bought with:
Tanya Doherty
Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73404433
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Half Vaulted Ceiling(s), Decorative Molding
- Level: Main,First
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Pocket Door
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Picture, Pantry, Breezeway
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Balcony - Exterior, French Doors, Cable Hookup, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Pocket Door
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Central, Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Window(s) - Picture, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bathroom - 1/4, Closet, 1/4 Bath, Bedroom, Great Room, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Doors: French Doors, Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Picture, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Bath
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,962
- Total interior livable area: 3,962 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,596
- Finished area below ground: 366
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,677 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: D8 0 73,654991
- Zoning: URB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Melrose
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$1,373,700